Ah, Spring......that wonderful time of year in Austin when the weather is absolutely perfect. It usually lasts about four days, and then WHAM you are hit with triple digit temperatures. We soak in our spring and spend as much time outdoors as we can in preparation for our summer hibernation.
Yes, I know it is now summer. This post is a little dated, but let's just all close our eyes and think back to those days not long ago when we needed a jacket in the evenings and long pants were still doable.
Are you there?
Great. Now, welcome to Sweet Berry Farms.
We just love this place. My future farmer of America loves the beautiful drive out to Marble Falls to pick yummy goodies. Each spring we head out for strawberry season, and then later hit the blackberries and potatoes. Fall brings pumpkins. But we are in spring mode, spring mode, spring mode. You back with me?
The drought (oh, I just hate that word. It gives me cotton mouth just saying it.) really hurt the crop this year. There were still plenty of berries, but they were much smaller.
Our usual caravan of friends came along. Last year, the kiddos trekked through mud and muck. This year, we fought a mighty battle with wind and dust.
This being mom's first trip to the farm with 2 kiddos, dad was nice enough to take the day off and help out. We loved having him come along. He is tall and makes great shade. AND he is kinda cute.
The littlest McBrayer was sleeping in the stroller. We decided to let him nap out of this photo op.
Next year, the farm will be much more exciting for him. He will get to enjoy the berries, get his face licked by the goats and donkeys, and run wild in the fields, just like his daddy did.
We always end out trip with a fresh strawberry Popsicle or ice cream. Delish!
Strawberry waffles, strawberry shortcake, strawberry smoothies.....we made them all!
Don't think I won't take Kaelan out of school next year to make our farm trips!
I am not messing up this good thing.
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