Sunny Slope

I remember going to Sunny Slope with my mom as a kid. You just knew Fall was in the air. The air was starting to get cooler, the smell of apples, and pumpkin flavor everywhere. And we would make a trip to Sunny Slope. Apple cider was a must. Maybe even some sliced cheeses because who doesn't love cheese.

Firsts off Happy October!

I decided to make a trip to Sunny Slope now that I was back in the area. Sunny Slope is only a short trip west. It was drizzling out, no sign of sunshine, and the temperature changed drastically. It was cold. I wouldn't realize just how cold until later.

I had a few errands to run that day but Sunny Slope was the first place on my list. I jumped in the car and headed towards Millersburg.

The front of this store is just so welcoming.

Sunny Slope just happens to be an orchard with a variety of different apples.

After doing my shopping indoors I headed outside to pick through those different varieties.

There are about 20 different apple varieties all with descriptions on if they'd be good in sauces, pies, for eating, for salads. This was very helpful since I was on the hunt for some apples to make apple sauce. I wondered up and down the rows reading each description carefully.

I ended up about 4 different varieties of apples and 1 pear.

Twisting the branches of these apple trees is known as topiary.

I walked around the small property and snapped a few more pictures of my surroundings.

One last look at Sunny Slope's welcoming entry.

My haul: Sunny Slope apple cider, Sunny Slope apple butter, sweet hot mustard, joint relief cooling jell, apples and pears, and two different cheeses - Munster and a lacy pepper cheese. 

I was happy with my haul and I was ready to head to my next destination. I got into my car. Went to start it up and it would not start. I started to panic a little. It was cold outside, something I am not used to and it was raining. I was freezing. I called my aunt. She sent her son to my rescue. I had fortunately got my car started right before my cousin's arrival, but I still had him check my battery.

I had almost made it home when my car stalled out again. This time I called my aunt, called my mom, and then called AAA.

It was a bump in the road, my plans got changed around, but I am so very thankful for family. My aunt had come to my rescue.

The rest of my night went off as planned and Ohio State won! Go Bucks!

Apple sauce in process.

*Shine like glitter*

I am thankful for family.
Just because there is a slight bump in the road shouldn't mean we loose faith.
I sometimes forget this.
I always have my mom who pulls me back to reality and keep me calm.
I am so lucky to have her around.
I felt better.
Today is a beautiful day and the sun is shinning.
I am still not sure what is wrong with my car.
Have a wonderful week.
Namaste.