Cherries, Berries and Other Finds in our Backyard

There is so much to find strolling around our new backyard. As I have said before, we had no idea what to expect when we moved in last September. There are so many cherries and berries including some wild salmon berry, huckleberry and maybe a few too many blackberry bushes. The flowers continue to surprise me bringing cheer and pops of colour all over the yard. We have yet to see the bear that made a few appearances last fall but I'm sure he or she will around eventually.  Birds, slugs and the odd snake come by to say hello as do too many weeds. I don't know how the previous owners managed them or how anyone does really. What I do know is how grateful I feel for all of it. What a treat it is to walk outside your front door and find all this joy, annoying weeds and all! 

Joining in again with beautiful Annie at Fable & Folk. She's an amazing photographer. Go see her stuff here. 

Berry Picking on Canada Day

   

On Canada Day we picked blueberries. We are proud Canadians, grateful for our beautiful country and our freedom but more than thrilled to spend the day quietly together and away from crowds.  Neil had to work a bit so it made my decision easier to stay away from the couple big celebrations in town and head to pick some berries.. The farm was dead other than one other family that left soon after we arrived.  My dad joined us so it was just the 4 of us and ripe berries for as far as the eye could see with sunflowers dotting the  rows of bushes.  We ate and picked and ate and picked some more. Eventually the kids got too hot and headed for the shade while my dad and I filled our three large buckets. The berries are perfect right now - big, juicy and delicious and the sunflowers huge and happy against the blue blue sky. It was a perfect hour or so in the hot sun. We left with full bellies and enough berries to last us many treats into the future. Another round of picking may be necessary sooner than later. ☺

Joining in with beautiful Jen  again today.

Happy Birthday to my other Mom

Today my beautiful Mom-in-law turned 62.  We showed up at suppertime with pizza and cake to help her celebrate. Lily made a card (and helped with the cake), we picked some cherries, played some badminton and enjoyed the night. I LOVE YOU Jane and feel grateful all the time to have you as my other Mom! Cheers to a happy healthy year ahead!