Linvilla Orchards!

Today was incredibly busy!  And fun!  First, we got the dreaded school shopping out of the way (they dreaded it, but I was sooo excited...that was one of my favorite things to do as a kid, who doesn't love new markers?!?).  Anyways, we knocked that out super early and as a reward for being awesome and patient, we went to Tee's again (which the enjoyed).

In the afternoon, we headed over to Linvilla Orchards to pick some fresh fruits to make smoothies tomorrow.  I knew that this outing would be a hit or miss.  I am dealing with three boys who are all very sportly and "boyish."  When I first brought the idea up, the four year old told me it was for babies.  I asked him, "Do you think babies pick the fruit and veggies in the grocery store?"  His argument soon changed to, "I think I am too young to go."  Anyways, this was something that I really wanted to do and I needed to see it through.

We get there and instantly their defiance turns to excitement.  First of all, the farm is huge (so large that the only way to get around is on a flat bed truck covered in hay--itchy but fun).  Also, and much to my surprise, a majority of the kids there are adolescent boys.  PHEW!  We started picking apples, then moved onto raspberries, then peaches, and ended with strawberries.  The pricing is pretty fair (you might end up paying a little more than you would at the store, but it did supply almost two hours worth of entertainment).  The fruit is super delicious too...the apples and peaches are really at their prime.  It even got the kids discussing how farmers and migrant workers should be paid a lot and how they aren't.  It was really interesting.

Final Say:  While this isn't the most stimulating or entertaining environment, it is certainly a sensory experience and a great opportunity to show kids the hard work that goes into getting their favorite fruits (and have fun while doing it!)

Rating: 7/10