Today we went with Krista and her daughter Alaithia strawberry picking at a new place I discovered outside of Hastings called Sam Kedem's farm. This place has organic berries and apples, along with a vegetable and plant nursery and a charming farm that the kids can explore. It was an early, chilly morning, but the sun peeked out and we got some warmth. I was glad since I had Gwen in the baby carrier and I'd forgotten her socks. I was holding her little tootsies to keep them warm! I can hardly believe how much a mother needs to pack for herself and three darlings. Change of clothes, snacks, water bottles, camera, money, sunscreen & insect repellent, diaper bag... the list goes on and on. Pretty soon here, I'll be holding these kids responsible for bringing their OWN stuff!
Oh, we had such a ball picking berries!
Cute chickens and roosters, complete with audio track.
Catching butterflies in the strawberry field.
One of the many berries that got re-routed from my box of strawberries to Ian's mouth.
Mmmmm... juicy.
Catching tadpoles.
Strawberry shortcake at home. A sweet reward.
The plant nursery.
Me with my enthusiastic strawberry pickers!
Running through the field... oh what fun!
Those strawberries like to hide.
