I had wanted to take the kids blueberry picking this summer, but we didn't get around to it. Lucky for us, Grammy and Grampy have a couple of bushes right in their backyard. Dreary weather over our weekend visit had kept us from playing outside until the evening (which is why my kids are in their pj's). Basket in tow, and grass wet from an earlier shower, we headed outdoors to see what we could find.
Ethan was so excited, directing us where to pick and carefully plucking ripe berries himself to plop into the basket. Olivia was only too happy to hold the basket, every now and then popping her pacifier out to stuff a few berries into her mouth. There weren't tons of berries, and certainly when Liv was done snacking there weren't many left for 'Gammy and Gampy,' but it was a fun few moments. Those are the moments we sometimes miss when we rush... the excitement in Ethan's voice, the grin on Olivia's face - just a few moments to tuck into my pocket for another rainy day when I need it.
Of course, you know me, I had my camera in tow... some of these are a bit fuzzy (kids move fast!), but I thought I'd share these - just a few lovely memories.
Awe! We love blueberry picking! Glad you guys got to go!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the pictures!!! I was hoping to take the boys blueberry picking too but the season was sooo short here. I am hoping to go when we are up in Maine visiting my dad in a few weeks.
ReplyDeletei had hoped to do lots of PYO this summer (kind of like your ballpark challenge) but it didn't work out... maybe next year when Liv is a bit older :)
DeleteYour little ones make blueberry picking look so fun! Thanks for stopping by today and leaving me a sweet comment on the Sunny Seed Oatmeal Cookies. Hope you have a fabulous week!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nici
It's great to teach kids this way! :)
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