1. My mom, Logan, and I picked 78 pounds of strawberries! Yikes!

2. I am so glad that we went early in the morning before it got too hot.

3. Logan was miserable, but he managed to do a pretty good job of picking. He sure earns his allowance. <3

4. The nice and funny ladies that checked us out after we had finished picking…They were impressed with what we picked!

5. Strawberry jam…We made two batches. For some reason strawberry jam doesn't agree with me…Today I am going to try it again and I WILL figure out how to get perfect jam!!! I do have some delicious strawberry syrup, though. Lol

6. My husband helped us get all the berries prepared. What didn't go for jam or get set aside for eating fresh (and shortcake :) ) are already in the freezer.

7. Strawberry Shortcake…Such a treat!

8. Planning ahead…I try to eat seasonally, so I am grateful that we are able to put up fruits and vegetables when they are in season. I do complain about the work sometimes, but I will be happy in the winter. I will be happy in the winter. I will be happy in the winter. I have to keep reminding myself! :)

9. A friend with chicken wants to barter for vegetables. AND her kids like okra…That horrible, prolific little vegetable.

10. Dealing with strawberries for 10 hours and still getting a nice dog walk in, just before dark. Yay for both of us!