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Apple picking in the Autumn

apple picking basket

A few weeks ago we went apple picking.

And I think it is the beginning of a new family tradition.

Ruby picking apples

There was something about been out among the apple trees.

With the light filtering through. And the children munching their apples, before running to play.

teddy eating an apple

We took our own basket {I happen to have a few baskets *wink*}

And when we arrived Max got straight to picking. While Ruby and Teddy were more interested in tasting!

Max and teddy at the apple orchard

I was rather tempted to sing one of our playgroup songs {I restrained myself, but will share it here}

Way up high in an apple tree

Two little apples were smiling at me

I shook that tree as hard as a I could

And down came the apples

Mmmm they taste good

ruby eating an apple

We met our friends in the orchard, where they had been for a little while. Buckets full to the brim with apples.

Such a lovely way to spend a morning.

children at the apple orchard

Next year we shall take a picnic and linger among the trees.

??? And here are more ways to celebrate Autumn ???

Blessings, Kelly

May 16, 2016 by

Playing with bubbles

Ruby blowing a bubble This is a sponsored post

Bubbles are one of the most joyous ‘toys’!

There is something super lovely about creating these magical light capturing baubles. Then watching them float in the air, caught in the breeze.

Little {and not so little} hands reaching to capture them.

catching bubbles

And these lovely bubbles from Sweet Elephants are the best!

The bubble mix lasts a lot longer than usual ~ you simply tip what you need into the little solution holder. Then the children can dip their bubble wands and start blowing!

Teddy with bubbles

The bubble wand is also really easy to use, especially for the littlest children.

It helps that is is more solid, so easier to grip. And it is easier to blow through too.

close up of Ruby blowing bubbles

Even little Teddy had success ~ which he was thrilled about!

Look at him go! He was walking around the garden blowing bubbles everywhere *grin*

Ruby and Teddy blowing bubbles

And these lovely bubbles you can touch and even stack.

Max worked out that blowing really slowly made the biggest bubbles.

Max sitting and blowing bubbles

And then Ruby and Teddy waited patiently to catch the bubbles Max made.

It was lovely watching them all play together like this.

getting ready to catch the bubbles

And would you believe the bubble wand itself is biodegradable?!

{I must admit to feeling a little guilty about all those plastic bubble containers we have added to landfill ~ so was pretty pleased to find these!}

Ruby blowing bubbles

Even the bubble mix is more eco friendly… made from natural cellulose extracted from trees.

So I don’t have to worry when Teddy inevitably eats some!

bubbles

You can find these lovely bubbles at Sweet Elephants ?

To happy bubble filled days, Kelly

May 9, 2016 by