The green glow under a canopy of leaves on a sunny day will be gone soon. That glow is good for the mind, body and spirit and it is sad as the end nears for another year. Now, withered leaves are falling from a few trees but the colourful display has not yet begun.
We had a picnic with our daughter and the kids last weekend at Cavendish Grove. It was hot but the trees provided needed relief from the blistering sun. Our time under the green glow was special.
There are several apple trees in the Grove. We shook limbs on the trees and apples fell to the ground. We kept them for snacks.
Everyone enjoyed the apple squishing with the ample fruit already under the trees. There is something almost therapeutic about the feel and sound of squishing apples under foot.
Owen picked up and dropped the same apple numerous times. His mastery of the task thrilled him.
The girls hung off branches, with assistance of course,
and stayed suspended for seconds to their great delight.
Meanwhile, blue jays flew among the trees all around us and called out to each other as we had lunch. They gave us permission to visit their home for a few hours.
Our picnic in the Grove was fun family time in the last of the green glow for this year.
Note: I have been unable to comment on some of my favourite blogs. For some reason, the comments I make don’t publish. I have sent feedback to Blogger but have yet to hear from them.
39 comments:
Another blogger was recently complaining about not being able to comment on Blogger as well, so it's not just you!
I always get your comments, Marie, so it's not everywhere. I love these fall pictures, and the beautiful children warm my heart. :-)
I have never done that apple squishing thing. I may have been missing out. :)
What lovely light, Marie, and beautiful Grandchildren. They make me smile.
The kids look so very happy. Never squished an apple here either, but I am mesmerized by the green glow.
What a lovely place to visit.
I haven't noticed any issues, and I've gotten comments from you.
I love that beautiful light that comes through thinning canopy. Your grands look so happy!
What a beautiful, magical place. When I was in grade school we lived in a farming area with many apple orchards. By fall we were in raincoats often and took the opportunity when walking home from school to throw rotting apples at each other. At least we smelled good when we got home. Mom came out and hosed us off. Such is the life of 10 year olds.
What an absolutely delightful day. Apple squishing is new to me, but I can well imagine the fun.
I have some blogs that make me log in with another email and so I do not comment on them as well! I still read them.
I love the canopy of green overhead. Not that I think about it I don't think I've ever been in the apple orchard. Just another adventure to add to my to do list.
Sounds like a fun day. I love the colours of autumn but I hate the drop in temperature!! Have a good day, Diane
The problem is not resolved yet, Debra.
I posted on your blog, Jan, but after i select “publish” it disappears.
E swuishing is therapeutic, AC.
The light through the trees was wonderful, Barb.
That glow is good for the soul, Mage.
I’m glad the comments are visible to you, William. They aren’t to me.
The kids were thrilled with the park that day, Joanne.
What fun wih the apples, Celia. Such simple pleasures, unlike the electronic “fun” today.
You should try apple squishing, EC. The sound and feel is delightful!
This is a recent problem, Tabor. Something changed though I didn’t touch the settings.
We so look forward to the orchard every year, Barbara. You should try it.
I love the colours too, Diane, but they are slow to start here this year.
You had a fabulous time, I can tell. We should take advantage of this weather, be it warm or a bit chilly. Blustery days will be upon us soon...
Love the story of your family time.
Families are so important and good for the soul.
Love the happy faces squishing the apples. Makes me hungry for some applesauce.
Beautiful green-colors in your area right now! Fun with the cute grandkids and the apples. I wish I could find little apples around here to make pies and applesauce. (growing wild as vs. the store ones that aren't as flavorful). I remember apples falling in our yard, growing up, and then the bees would come around them! Andrea
You are so right, Catarina.
Family is everything, P.
We went to the orchard recently too. Great fun, Andrea.
I love the light among all the green. Great family photos, Marie.
the pictures of the little ones are just fantastic...the one of little owen belongs in a frame!! sounds like a lot of fun, it is always better to be outdoors!!!
Thanks Bill. The green glow is pretty special.
We are going to frame that photo, Debbie.
Great photos, Marie. And I think there is an extra feeling of gratitude for sun and shade when the end of the summer season is approaching.
Beautiful pictures! Your picnics always sound so nice.
The shade was needed this past summer, Jenny.
Danielle, the picnics are soon over for the year. I will miss them!
Oh these pics are so precious and delightful my friend:)
they just made my day:)
must be beautiful family picnic under the lashing soothing glow of green indeed!
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