Perfectly Peachy Family Outing

A few weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon we took the kids out to pick peaches.  They have been to pick blueberries before but this was our first time to pick peaches.  My friend, Suzie and her husband Rick recently opened Wagon Wheel Orchard in Gardner. The kids were excited to pick the peaches but they were equally excited to see Suzie and Rick's kids as our kids are the same ages.  As soon as we got there Rick took us on a hay ride out to the peach trees.  The kids quickly filled two bags and then explored the gourd maze.  We then took a hay ride back to the barn for apple and peach flavored slushes.  It was a very hot day and the slushes were very yummy!  They then spent some time playing with  their friends and visiting the animals.  They have 3 goats, 4 ducks and lots of chickens.  It was a great family outing and there's nothing quite like a peach straight from the tree that you picked yourself!  Now we are anxious to go back when the apples are ready!  You can find out more about Wagon Wheel  Orchard here.   If you aren't in the Kansas City area and would love to enjoy a family outing like this visit here. to find an orchard near you.