Momma's Birthday Road Trip

So we celebrated my birthday a couple days ago with a road trip to the Fruit Loop.  But first we did a short hike to Elk Meadows.  It was a bit wet!  Fortunately it cleared up for our lunch break at The Gorge White House.  They have this podunk-looking food cart parked on the property, but the food that they make is AMAZING!  We love the pear quesadilla and the sausage & blueberry flatbread. I also happen to love the winery's local, pear and blueberry wines and their sensational, locally-brewed cider beers.  After lunch we visited another favorite stop on the Fruit Loop: Packers Orchards and Bakers.  The girls always get ice cream, and I always get homemade cookies & scones.  It's a win-win!  Our last pit stop was Kiyokawa Family Orchards for some apple-picking.  The girls did a good job filling our bags with honey crisp and crimson crisp apples.  All in all, such a fun day to celebrate turning 38!