Blueberry Picking!

A couple of weeks ago we took the kids to pick blueberries at one of our local u-pick spots.  It just so happens to be only 5 or so minutes from our house!  It was a great family home evening opportunity to talk about how our Heavenly Father provides so much for us on this earth. 

Here are a few snapshots of our first blueberry picking experience.

 Avery caught in the act.....and then posing for the camera.  Doesn't she look ornery (and cute as a button)?

My favorite two moments from blueberry picking (besides the above picture of Avery)....

• Wyatt trying to eat a green, very unripe blueberry off of the bushes that we told him numerous times not to pick from.  It resulted in a sour face with some major gagging.  I don't think he'll do that again.
• Avery telling me about 5 minutes into picking "Thank you so much mommy for the blueberry picking!"  It was so enthusiastic, heartfelt, and then repetitive throughout the whole evening. 

We have such grateful children and I'm so grateful to be their mom! 

 Our spoils!

In the end my mom and I made cinnamon blueberry jam - YUM!  We all had such a great time, I can't wait to do it again!  Here's to next blueberry season.