Connor and I had plans that fell through Wednesday morning which gave me a good bit of time while Micah was at school to do whatever. Connor had been in a cranky mood for a few days before that and that day included because he was waking up way too early. This meant going home just meant I'd be holding a sad pitiful sometimes angry boy so we made the best of already being out and went to the Monastery. My plan was to get some magnolia leaves to make a wreath I had seen on line and I also remembered them having some huge trees and were hoping they Oak trees so I could collect some acorns for a free fall decoration. Turns out that those huge trees were chestnut trees and you could pick them for $1.98 a pound which is still pretty cheap and it helps raise money for monks which I'm not against ;) Connor would occasionally pick up the ones I pointed to and throw them in the bag but preferred to run around like a loon and throw dirt on himself. Either way it was a fun, and very hot, time. Apparently they do this every year so I'm going to have to remember to bring Micah next time since he will be a little more helpful in the actual picking process.
fyi- the pods the chestnuts grow in are SUPER spiky and VERY owie to touch!!
Connor and I had plans that fell through Wednesday morning which gave me a good bit of time while Micah was at school to do whatever. Connor had been in a cranky mood for a few days before that and that day included because he was waking up way too early. This meant going home just meant I'd be holding a sad pitiful sometimes angry boy so we made the best of already being out and went to the Monastery. My plan was to get some magnolia leaves to make a wreath I had seen on line and I also remembered them having some huge trees and were hoping they Oak trees so I could collect some acorns for a free fall decoration. Turns out that those huge trees were chestnut trees and you could pick them for $1.98 a pound which is still pretty cheap and it helps raise money for monks which I'm not against ;) Connor would occasionally pick up the ones I pointed to and throw them in the bag but preferred to run around like a loon and throw dirt on himself. Either way it was a fun, and very hot, time. Apparently they do this every year so I'm going to have to remember to bring Micah next time since he will be a little more helpful in the actual picking process.
How FUN! I didn't even know you could pick chestnuts from the Monastery! I'd love to see your wreath once you make it too!
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