WW: Buckets O’Berries
June 12, 2012 in Wordful Wednesday
For the past few years we have traveled to local farms to pick a few buckets O’berries. Well….DeanO and I picked two buckets this year with the help of our neighbor and her daughters. As we were walking to the field, the lady at the farm yelled out to the kids, “Make sure you eat some berries!” At that moment Sissy and Monkey completely forgot that the purpose of the trip was for harvesting berries, and they immediately shifted their focus to consumption of the berries.
Each year I struggle. Should I just buy the berries already picked? It would be easier. It would be a lot less turmoil and stress than taking four kids to the field and hoping they won’t be the opposite of angels. In the end, it is either my frugality or my motherly memory making side that wins out. This year they had their moments–and there was one temper tantrum on the straw between the rows of berries–but we all had fun and we did make some fun memories amid the buckets O’berries.
How about you? Do you prefer to pick your own strawberries?
As soon as DeanO sees my camera, he is either asking to use it, or showing me all the good shots he sees. I got it set up for him and let him take a few pictures. Below is one that he took at the farm.
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oh I love these, how fun! Makes me want to do a whole strawberry themed portrait session!
That’s a fun idea!
I love picking berries and have fond memories of doing so each year with my mom. Sadly, my kids won’t eat berries, though they do like to go picking.
Great shots. Looks like they had fun!
I’m content to buy mine at a roadside stand or farmer’s market. If I had those cute little helpers, it would make it worthwhile to pick them myself. They are adorable!
what wonderful photos and a wonderful time for your kids! I wish I were growing strawberries. I really want some! My favorite photo is the one of their feet from a low angle. SO GREAT!!!!
I love how that strawberry is peekig behind the leave in the first photo.
Nice capture!
Love berry picking, especially blueberry picking – its much easier on the back!! ha ha
great post! my friend and I were just discussing this very thing and buying them at a local market won out this year! i do miss the time picking them with my girls though. beautiful photos!
Oh, these are amazing shots! I am falling in love with your photography!
Wow! That is so sweet. Thanks!
Hi sweet friend!! I featured your amazing strawberry shots in this week’s Photo Show Off! Check it out!
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Amy@
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