Burnin' through the berries

A hot summer day. Two restless kids in a house with a somewhat stressed dad and a couple of super friendly plumbers. What is a mom to do? Pick berries of course. We went to our beloved fruit and berry patch to see what summer delights were ripe for the picking. Two and a half hours later we left with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, some bug bites and a big sunburned neck for me. The kids enjoyed the treasure hunt of finding the ripe berries, especially the blackberries:



I hope to make some pie or some other delights with our bounty soon. The hub worked all day to get the dishwasher and stove reinstalled so we could actually use the kitchen soon. He is a saint. He continued working on the kitchen while I took the kids to soccer practice. They worked awfully hard in the sun and strange winds that I can only guess are a residual effect of the hurricane activity on the coast. Speaking of which, prayers and positive thoughts are appreciated for my cousin and his family who live on Virginia's coast, right on the water. It is a scary thing for them and for us as we wait to hear of what might happen.

I wish all of you a very happy and safe Independence Day. Enjoy time with family and friends. Eat yummy food and watch pretty fireworks and be so very thankful for the freedom we enjoy each day. Night all!
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