Strawberry pickin'!

Look at the color!
Mom picking berries

Katie and Abigail doing some taste testing

Isn't this the perfect picture of summer joy?

My work crew! Sure made it go faster!

Nothing says summer like going out and picking your own strawberries! Yes, you could go to Costco (and we do often) and buy berries on steroids, but there is something about going out and bending over for hours to bring home your own fruit! We went with the Gustins, the Allens, the Greenwoods, and Dani and her kids to pick berries at Harvold Farm in Carnation. We go here every year for raspberries and wanted to try the strawberries. They were so yummy! After picking, we came back to Tracie's home and cleaned and prepped them for jam. There is something so sweet and satisfying working with good friends. It was the perfect summer day!