A beautiful sign of spring is the blooming of apple trees. I have never seen the blooming trees in Washington, D.C. (in person) but I would guess it is a sight to see. I will have to settle for the blooming apple trees at The Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge, TN.
This quaint but impressive orchard has been a family favorite with the "world of all things apple".....apple pie, Carmel Apples, apple cider plus a candy kitchen with tons of different kinds; dark chocolate almond clusters(my personal favorite) and taffy ( my daughters one and only want...peppermint!) so need I say more, apple Mecca!
Our visit today was short, our usual on the way out of town stop...we never go back home without our treats for the kids. No matter how old they get...it is still expected. But we spoiled them with that one! As a parent, it is comforting to know they still want that small treat, my boys love Carmel apples the most, nuts and without or both they are happy and easy to please.
As time ticks away the kids get older, mature, finally begin to show signs of what awesome people are to come. I knew they would tun out winners. We raised them right, no matter what propaganda they have tried to fabricate! It is their job to try every way in the world to defy us...kids will be kids ya know....but I see the edge of the rainbow. I see a glimpse of what is to come and it us so much fun!
Just as the apple blossoms return every year, kids eventually get a clue, begin to evolve into the people we know they can be.
Whew!!! Thanks Lord for allowing me to see the day it happens. Too sweet.....sweet as apple pie!
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Yes, Rose, it is as sweet as apple pie to watch my girls now taking on their roles as Moms - and doing it in such a healthy way. Thanks for the reminder!
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