Crest Fest

Mary climbed the rock wall for the first time at Crest Fest.

She did a great job.

The kids also enjoyed the hay ride, playing with friends on the green, and making ornaments in the craft condo.

We had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of Lakeview Lodge.

Dave and Gayle came up for Crest Fest, and Gayle brought window crayons, so the kids had fun drawing an autumn scene on the back door with her.

 I love the black oak trees.

Miwok Village

We hadn't been to Miwok Village for awhile, so we decided to hike over there.

The kids enjoyed the grinding stones as usual.

 

Autumn in the Woods

I love this time of year. Beautiful walks and happy snackers.

 

Joshua's Birthday

Most of my family came up to Oakhurst for a fall vacation. We had dinner with them the first night they were here, then met up with them again on Friday when we rode the Sugar Pine Railroad.

After the railroad, everyone came over for lunch and apple picking.

 

Photo: Michelle

Mary got to lead a group to find apples by the lake, which she thought was great.

Photo: Heather

After picking, we pressed the apples to make cider.

We finished the day off with birthday dinner for Joshua, Manhattan clam chowder in bread bowls with blueberry pie for dessert. 

Apple Snacks

We've been enjoying beautiful fall colors on our walks lately.

 We've also been picking and eating a lot of apples. The kids love to find apple trees when we are out and eat an apple for a snack.