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July 7, 2005
Blueberry Hill (0)
As the sun came up Sunday morning, we got the kids and the grandparents ready and headed out for Blueberry Hill Farms. In atypical fashion, we did not look up directions the night before, but waited until we were rushing out the door to grab them off of the farm's site.
I of course read the map incorrectly and took us out east on the wrong freeway. There is nothing like making an hour and a half navigational error just outside the city you live in. We had left early to beat the scorching heat that we were able to experience in full after this delay.
Once we got on the correct interstate, we found the place without much effort. It was hot, but there was a small breeze, not to mention, some great blueberries. Sophia was a good fruit picker, but she did manage to eat about 40% of her take. Francesca is responsible for all of the under ripe berries that made it into the bucket. Her favorite activity was swinging her bucket until blueberries started flying out.
After the girls had had enough, Karen and I retired to a shaded porch outside the country store for some blueberry lemonade-- delicious! Grandpa wouldn't quit picking until the big bucket was full. We ended up with just less than 6 pounds for about 8 bucks!
Francesca Scopes Out the Berries
The Berries
Sophia Eating and Picking
Hot and Tired (after only 30 minutes!)
Posted by Rich at July 7, 2005 9:12 PM
