The other day, I took the kids to go do one of my all-time favorite activities --- Blueberry Picking! I had heard about a family-owned farm in Watertown, and I really wanted to go. I think blueberry picking is one of the most relaxing activities there is. We used to go to a little farm near us in New Hampshire to pick blueberries, and I swore I could have stayed there and picked all day long. There's something so meditative about it. So on Tuesday morning, we all jumped in the car and headed out to get some blueberries.
Forty minutes later, we ended up at Evergreen Berry Farm, which was one of the cutest places in the world. Even the little old couple running the place were super cute.
The kids and I went up to the old wagon, grabbed some buckets (that hung around our necks with a piece of ribbon!), and set off to the huge blueberry field.
Even Max enjoyed being there. He was very content in his backpack. He was especially happy when I passed him back an occasional blueberry or two....
Both Stella and Colby really enjoyed picking blueberries. I think it's important for kids to see where our food actually comes from; it doesn't just magically appear in the grocery store. And I think they liked having a role in getting the food they eat. (Plus, they thought it was great to eat about every other berry they picked!)
A few minutes into blueberry picking, Max got smart and realized that if he reached hard enough, he could also get some blueberries. It was pretty funny to see his little fat hand reaching around me.
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| Max with a mouthful of blueberries |
At the end of our time at Evergreen Berry Farm, we had about 1 1/2 pounds of blueberries (not counting the countless berries the kids ate!). By the next morning, all of the berries we picked were in our bellies. We might need to go back next week.....
Jen! I am soooo excited about your event. I KNOW that meditative feeling. I pick blueberries too. MY FAVORITE berry picking event. The family owned farm I go to is located in Amish territory, so I hear the clip clopping of horse hooves on the pavement and neighing.....and birds and wind in the trees on a warm summer afternoon. There is nothing better than a warmed, juicy sun riped blueberry eaten right from the tree. My girls and I have done much berry picking together and jam canning and feezing, baking, etc....
ReplyDeleteI LOVED seeing the little fat hand going for the berries.
Blueberry blessings, always!! <3 <3