Wild Blackberry Picking at Grandmother's

On Friday evening we had such a nice time in the "Enchanted Forest" as the children call it. We picked some early blackberries at my parent's wild blackberry patch out in their woods. The Dischers and G & G joined us. I have been fascinated with every kind of berry since I was young. I have attempted to grow everything from the yellow raspberry to the mulberry -- some with more success than others! But no one can do it like our Creator -- those wild blackberries just thrive in their natural surroundings!! I just love everything about them -- especially the white blossom of the blackberry! We had a blessed time with our dear family. How we realize the time we have taken for granted only when it may not be ours in the near future. We went back to Mama's and I made some blackberry crumble (?? it had a crumb topping :) Mary and Sarah made some blackberry fillo. They were delicious! I thank the Lord for the wonderful memories we can make while our family is still here! We are praying and trusting the Lord for many more!
Contemplating...
Molly

Little Tubber discovers blackberry thorns

The three amigos

Smile, Eddie!

Pals

(yes - Peter is posing for his Aunt! and CJ knows the drill)Can I have a ride?
"I'll take that one riiiight there "
I thought this log was particularly pretty

Callie and Sarah just loved the natural arch of this wild grape vine
Sweet cousins - Best of friends

Forever friends :)

My Daddy -- Always enjoying God's creation

The eldest and quite lovely
My little Deeda She's so sweet!
Beautiful
Not so easy picking while lugging the little rascals around

The sun is setting -- it is time to head back

Enjoying the fruits of our labor :)

Hmm, what's this I see? Some drops of java left here just for me

Guzzle, Guzzle, Guzzle

I think I got away with it -- anybody looking??

Can you say - HAMBONE??

Yum - Yum

And a little more, please

Alright, enough with the pictures!