Talk about a fantastic weekend!
The weekend got to be an extra day long, thanks to my friend Eileen’s wedding that was on Friday (I’ll tell ya, that totally threw me off all weekend, but in a good way!).
I was so excited to be a part of the festivities and, honestly, there couldn’t have been someone more deserving of an absolutely perfect day.
A HUGE congratulations to my college roomie, Eileen, and her new hubby, Dan!
She was a stunning bride, right?!?
Bridesmaids, watch out!
After a short and cute ceremony, the reception began and I finally got the chance to meet up with this stud.
Since the bridal party did pictures before the ceremony, that meant that we were able to take part in the cocktail hour, so we all hung out, scarfed down food, and had a few beers.
Of course, there was fun on the dance floor as the night went on!
And plenty of delicious food that I was too hungry to take any other photos of.
(sorry for the funky lighting…it was a total dance party up in there with all sorts of changing colored lights!)
It’s kinda crazy to think that here we are, 8 years after college, and all five of us are now married, three of us with kiddos. Out of our fivesome, first it was me, then it was Joelle, then it was Rachel, then Kathryn, and now Eileen.
It was bittersweet to know that that was the last big “hurrah,” but I guess that’s what happens when we all grow up. I love these girls and so wish I was able to get to see them more often. College BFF’s! <3
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Saturday morning, Jay and I woke up at the amazing hour of 8:30am. Ahhh yes…it is quite a treat when Lucas stays overnight with his grandma and papa! We eventually mosied on out of bed, had some donuts, and sipped on our coffee while watching the news.
This never happens. It was fabulous.
The rest of Saturday wasn’t anything too crazy. We picked Lucas up in the early afternoon then hung around the house the rest of the day. We did have a delicious tilapia dish for dinner that really knocked our socks off.
I ordered us another week of Blue Apron meals (*This was not a part of my original collaboration with the company. I decided to purchase the meals on my own because we were that impressed with them.), and this was the first one we’ve had so far. We were all quite impressed with everything, minus the black beets. Jay and I didn’t care too much for them.
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On Sunday, we all got up and out the door shortly after breakfast to bring Lucas for his first trip to the apple orchard.
For anyone that is even slightly close to the Kinderhook area, you absolutely MUST go check out Samascott Orchards. I decided we should check it out at the recommendation from one of my coworkers, and I’m so glad that we did. It was about a 35 minute drive for us, but totally worth it.
Not only is the place HUGE, but it’s also not nearly as packed as some of the other popular ones in our area. Plus, the amount of items that they have available to pick far surpasses anywhere else I’ve seen near us.
So we decided to check out the pumpkins first. Lucas helped us pick out a couple that he liked and we wound up coming home with four. Like we really needed four pumpkins, but whatever.
He was a super big helper, obviously.
My little buddy.
Next, we hit up the apple trees, and I’m pretty sure this is where Lucas was most excited to be.
Maybe?
We loaded up on a bunch of Macintosh apples, since they’re my favorite to bake with, and of course, we also had to snack on a couple while we were out there.
We also picked up some Macouns and Golden Delicious, since those are my absolute favorite.
And, eventually, we finally found more people amongst the trees so we could ask someone to take a family photo for us (for the longest time, it was just us!).
So maybe I know nothing, but I was shocked to see that they still had raspberries to pick. I had no idea they were harvested so late in the season?
But the bushes were plentiful, and wound picking about a pound of them to bring home with our apples and pumpkins.
Honestly, I couldn’t pick them fast enough to keep up with this guy. He was obsessed with the raspberries!
Of course, you can’t visit an apple orchard without picking up some cider and cider donuts…
Mmmm, mmm. Deeeee-lish.
Aaaaand, that’s finally a wrap to this long and totally awesome weekend! How about you guys? Do anything fun or exciting?!?
Brynn says
What a beautiful bride and bridesmaids. That’s so special to share the day with all of your best friends. My highlight was bringing home out little guy!! We welcomed out son this week and are enjoying our new life as a threesome.
Heather @Fit n Cookies says
You look gorgeous for the wedding! I love your hair and dress! What a treat, too, to not have to get up early and could savor the morning. I am obsessed with Lucas in that vest! It is so adorable!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
That shade of red from the bridesmaid’s dress is SO your color! You look gorgeous!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Your bridesmaid dress is so pretty! Love the color!
What a fun family outing! I keep seeing everyone going apple/pumpkin picking…and I really want to! I haven’t in years :(
Andrea @ Pencils and Pancakes says
I did my pictures before the wedding too, best idea ever. Hello happy hour! Love the bride’s dress and you look great!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
you look gorgeous!! we did an apple orchard a couple weeks ago but william slept the whole time haha maybe he’ll be more excited at the pumpkin patch?!
Torry @ A World Without Wheat says
I need to start out by saying how pretty you look at that wedding!! The color of the dress is beautiful and perfect for fall :-)
Looks like you had a good time at the pumpkin patch – I’m hoping to get to one next weekend!!
Kelsey says
Looks like such a fun weekend! You totally rocked that red dress, you look amazing! Love the pumpkin patch and apple picking – I can’t wait to do that later this month!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I went apple picking with my family a couple weekends ago. To this day it’s still one of my favorite fall activities!
Stacey M. says
Friday was definitely a great day for a wedding, and I must say you looked absolutely gorgeous! I also love the bride’s dress … might have to keep that in mind when I go dress shopping for the first time next weekend! :)
I too picked up some pumpkins this weekend. My parents neighbors grow and sell a bunch of different types (orange & white pumpkins, gourds, and even cornstalks) so we always support them and buy a bunch. I just love this time of year!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Beautiful wedding! Glad you had a fun time. Love Lucas in his vest at the farm. He is so, so cute!
Brittany says
Both of those pictures of you and Lucas in the orchard are so wonderful! Awesome photography from your husband. And it didn’t help that his subjects were so photogenic!
Brittany says
And by help I obviously meant hurt. Whoops!
pieceofcait says
Love that BM dress color, perfect for the fall. AND love that pic of you and lucas <3 <3 <3 <3 gaaaaah :)
Monica says
That looks like such a fun weekend! Your family photo is lovely.
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Quite the fun filled weekend! We don’t have any apple orchards open to the public that I know of here but my friend has a bountiful supply in her backyard!
Ellen says
I went apple-picking this weekend, too! Looks like the weather was much nicer to you, but it was still a lot of fun. Glad you had such a fun weekend!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I adore Lucas’s cute little plaid/vest combo! Adorable!
haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine.com says
Lucas is such a cutie pie I really can’t get over it! And you look absolutely gorgeous! What a fun wedding weekend!
Furonda says
Thanks so much for posting pics of the wedding and the lovely couple! You look stunning! The family pics totally belong in Home & Garden :-)
Courtney says
Awwww, you are too sweet, haha. Thanks, Furonda!!
Amy says
Love all those pictures of Lucas at the orchard…looks like y’all had a fantastic weekend!
Ashley Pitt @ A Lady Goes West says
Love the pictures! It was super hot in San Francisco this weekend, which is not the norm. I went to an outdoor music festival, taught some group fitness classes and even took my hubby to yoga with me. It was a good weekend for sure! :)
Courtney says
That sounds like so much fun! I love outdoor music festivals!
Erin M. says
I love your bridesmaid dress! I just found out this year that raspberries have 2 seasons. ..summer and fall! Lucas is adorable!
Courtney says
How funny, I had no idea?! Good to know…love me some fresh raspberries! :)
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says
You look stunning! Great pics!! Ethan and I brought family out to the pumpkin patch this weekend, and it was a blast. Seriously, so much fun! I plan to find an apple orchard soon.
Courtney says
Yes, you totally should! Such a great fall activity :)
Jasmine @ a cupcake for my thoughts says
Your friend looks gorgeous, love her dress! Sounds like a fun weekend, I’ve never been apple picking or anything like that and it looks like so much fun! My little sister is around the same age as Lucas, so she would love it!!
Marielle says
Your little man is too cute!! The pumpkin patch looks like so much fun, great you had some nice sunny weather too! :)
Koryn @ High Heels & Healthy Alternatives says
Hmmm, why have I not brought the family to pumpkin patch or an apple orchard yet?! What an excellent idea – thanks! :-) P.S. You have one of the most photogenic family ever! The Lucas/fam pics are all frame-worthy and you & the other bridesmaids looked great! Glad you had a really good time! P.P.S. Ahh, can’t WAIT for this moment w/ hubby myself –>”We eventually mosied on out of bed, had some donuts, and sipped on our coffee while watching the news.” You’re so right – with a little one, that hardly Ever happens. Haha :-)
Koryn @ High Heels & Healthy Alternatives says
**P.S. You have one of the most photogenic families ever!
Yikes – typing too fast clearly. :)
Carrie (This Fit Chick) says
What a beautiful wedding! I want to visit an orchard! That’s such a fall and festive thing to do!
Amanda @ A Latte Learn says
What a fun day at the orchard!My favorite weekend event was being snuggled up around a bonfire eating homemade chili and sipping hot apple cider with people I love :)
Emily @ Sweets and Beets says
Aw, so lovely!! The wedding looks like a good time — and your fall festivities photos are gorgeous! :)
Kelly @ The Fit SKool says
Isn’t it the best to sleep in a bit after weddings! I am so thankful for grandparents and having them babysit for big occasions!
You looked great!
Julie F says
The dresses are gorgeous! Love the color & your family is just as cute as can be!
Alex says
I had no idea raspberries were still in season this time of year! What an added bonus and nice surprise while Apple picking.
Laura says
I got Blue Apron this week too and ate the Tilapia tonight…. we weren’t fans of the black radishes either!
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says
My boyfriend and I got that same tilapia meal with our last Blue Apron order, and we didn’t like the black beets either!! Everything else was great though :)