Sweet Strawberries

Last summer, we started a new tradition that has become one of my favorite activities...strawberry picking. There is nothing like the taste of fresh strawberries!

The weather wasn't ideal for the day, {nor is it ever anymore it seems} but Stef, Tracy, Amber and I decided we were going anyway! So, a drizzly day with lots of mud, and off we headed to the strawberry field at a local orchard.  Soergel's is a place we've all been for a variety of different activities and events, but not for strawberry picking until this year.  I know I talk about this often, but we are blessed with a wonderful group of friends and so fortunate that our children all get along and are friends, as well.

Andrew was in Tennessee, Violet and Liam were in carriers, Dylan and Audrey were doing other things that day, and Amy and her girls were out of town on vacation, so 7 more kids are missing from this group!

We rode out to the field in a little trailer, stepped off into the mud and the kids were ready to go!

The Lilys found their perfect place to get started and stayed together almost the entire time.

Violet didn't want to be set down, so there were a lot of tears from her when I did put her down to try to take some pictures. 

Lily came over to sing "You are my sunshine" to make Violet feel better.

This was another first for Violet and Liam that they got to share together!

The babies were pretty interested in the straw. :)

You never know what you're going to get with these two girls.  I think they ate their weight in strawberries while we were picking them and then found themselves underneath an apple tree to take care of their business.

After we were done at the farm, we all headed to eat lunch together.  Strawberry picking is hard work. 

What a bunch of lucky kids to grow up creating incredible memories! 

Can't wait until next year! 

Strawberry Picking

Every week, we try to get together with our mom friends and kids for a playdate. Some of us work, some of us stay home, but we try to get together at least once a week for the kids to play and let's be honest, for the moms to have some adult time. 

This week's activity was new to us. We decided to go pick strawberries.  My mom was in town still so it was fun to get to do with Oma too!

Sweet friends.

 The mamas.  And 3 babies growing inside. ;)

It was a muggy day, but we all had so much fun! The only exception was the grumpy lady who worked at the farm.  Despite her attitude, we decided this was an activity we want to do again next year! We just may be looking for another place to go. ;)

After we all headed our separate ways, Oma, Lily, and I went to eat lunch and then to visit some family friends.

Strawberry picking is hard work.