Summer Berries

Oregon has had an unusual spring and summer in terms of weather. It was incredibly warm and dry for several weeks when it should have been cool and wet. Any time the weather patterns change there's the opportunity for some interesting occurrences. This year crops are coming on early and fast.

On Saturday, June 1 my mother, aunt and I picked strawberries. I don't ever remember picking that soon in the summer. Last year, we picked strawberries on June 20. In 2010, we picked on June 24.

Picking berries in 2010. No pictures of strawberries this year!

Today, my mother, sister, niece and I picked raspberries. Thirty pounds of raspberries that will be eaten fresh and frozen for winter consumption. It's really nice to have "fresh" fruit during those long, cold, winter months.

Father's Day Weekend

My last day of the school year was Wednesday, so on Thursday I headed to the lake with my parents for the weekend. We did some fishing, and some visiting. We also took a boat ride when my sister arrived with the kiddos. It was a good three days of sun and water and no cell service! Happy Father's Day Dad!

Rodeo!

It was a beautiful weekend for a rodeo. We made our annual pilgrimage to the Sisters Rodeo.

Erin's Shower

Today was Erin's bridal shower. I think we all had a good time. A huge ~THANK YOU~ to Mary for her hospitality!