I've never been one to ask much from my birthdays. I don't need special surprises or extraordinary events, just a nice day sprinkled with a few festive touches and I'm happy.
Today is shaping up to be one of those simple and festive birthdays and I'm loving it. After waking from 9 hours (!) of sleep, I started the day with these pumpkin pancakes (I followed Amanda's adjustments and added a few* of my own) and then left to pick apples with Leif's preschool class. The sun was shining, the air was crisp and cool and we spent our morning enjoying fresh apples, donuts and cider at the Apple Station.
Today is shaping up to be one of those simple and festive birthdays and I'm loving it. After waking from 9 hours (!) of sleep, I started the day with these pumpkin pancakes (I followed Amanda's adjustments and added a few* of my own) and then left to pick apples with Leif's preschool class. The sun was shining, the air was crisp and cool and we spent our morning enjoying fresh apples, donuts and cider at the Apple Station.
Locals might like to know that the Apple Station opened an attached winery in September. I didn't sample any wines this morning, but it sounds like anyone who likes their wines fruity and sweet will especially love what they have to offer (think: apple blends and even one with blueberry).
Leif loved feeding the animals. I know the sheep, but we were all wondering, is this an alpaca?
Now I'm off to tidy up the house in preparation for tonight's birthday dinner (don't worry, I'm not cooking that one). Cheers!
*I swapped the sour cream for plain, full fat yogurt and topped them with cream cheese, apple slices, toasted almonds and maple syrup. YUM!