Yup, that time of year again, so off we headed to the berry patch for some picking. We tried a new patch this year. Well, not really new because we picked at a patch on the farm where we go to pick apples each fall. They had a lovely large field that is close enough to home that Katrine was able to bring a friend with her. That was really nice as the pair of them went off by themselves down one row while I was able to focus on helping Elspeth fill up our basket. Even though they were off by themselves picking and giggling in the sweltering sun, I was able to keep an eye on them. Not sure how much ‘quality control’ they carried out but I know that Elspeth ate about as many berries as she picked.
After a short tractor ride back in from the field, the older two went to play with a water pump (“Hey look mom, just like pioneers!”) while Elspeth prefered the swings and slide. The morning drew to a close with a snack of fresh made strawberrry rhubarb cruellers. These left all three in a sticky mess and led to another visit to the pump. All in all a very fun morning made all the better by a return home to air conditioning.
Oh! Check out the baby apples. It looks like it should be a better crop than last year. Already looking forward to that fall outing.
