Produce anyone?

One of the greatest things about our new house is our yard, or Barnhisel Park, as some have called it. It is huge, sunny, and came with mature apricot, peach, pear, and apple trees. There was already a spot for a garden and with no time to spare, Randy threw some seeds down toward the end of June. We were hoping for a pumpkin or two, maybe some corn stalks for decorations, and peas and tomatoes. I'm sure it was just dumb luck, but we have quite the feast of produce just a few steps out the door. The kids go out almost every evening and pick apples and pears. I usually have to pry the sticky mess away from them and drag them in screaming for a much needed bath.
Although I've never really been a fruit and veggie girl until I had kids, I do have to say it gives me satisfaction to see the little tykes go crazy over such healthy treats.



Sean loves the apples....

Randy loves his prize winning pumpkin....


Kate loves her pears......

and Sean loves hunting for the "little baby corns".

Mama loves that the fruit provide a healthy snack, and much needed break at the end of the day.