July

 July is always a crazy month for us, as we pick, ship and sell a lot of raspberries and blueberries in a short time!  Here it is in review:

Canada Day - we enjoyed a parade despite a lot of hungry mosquitoes.  Gramma had bought these adorable hats and all of these kids were decked out and CUTE!

 The kids loved the horses...

 and the marching bands are always my favorite :)

 But this princess was definitely the cutest thing! ;)

 A stop afterwards for playtime and ice cream :)

 Grandpa had a big birthday!  We're thankful he could turn 60 and that we could enjoy a lovely evening with him.  His youngest granddaughter (and her parents :)) even surprised him with a visit!

And then we have

LIFE ON THE FARM

We were there daily, sometimes staying until after 8...a couple nights we camped on the yard as it was easier than going home!  These kids have so many amazing memories...Now that berry season is officially finished, here are some pictures :)  Pictures of the farm and fruit are found at www.berrybountyfarms.com.

Skelter rides

 Lunch on the Farm - a day where visitors were welcome to buy lunch,

 pick a few berries,

 ride the skelters,

throw a wet sponge at a target or two,

 enjoy a hay ride,

sit on an old tractor,

see the juicer working and buy some jam or fruit :)

 Chilliwack Opportunity Society also came for a visit and enjoyed the farm :)

 Several evenings were spent like this...

 with hockey or soccer,

 snuggle time,

 kitty time,

 scary goal tenders,

 field hockey,

 hanging out,

 more kitty time,

 more snuggle time,

even more kitty time :)

 and more snuggle time...

 And after eating a LOT of blueberries every day, this one needed to get clean.  She always manages to get the floor and counter cleaned too!

We can thank and praise our heavenly Father for an abundant raspberry and blueberry harvest!  While it's a crazy month, we enjoy the family time very much, and can enjoy our 'summertime' of August even more :)

 Another special birthday in July :)  This fuzzy young lady turned 4!  We love her daily energy and sparkly eyes, smiles and delightful accented English :)

She had decided she wanted a doll with hair and we were happy to please her :)

 These two enjoyed a picnic at her birthday party :)

 Little Miss Sunshine got a sunshine birthday party :)

 complete with helpers for blowing the candles!

And in all things we can praise Him, for His goodness and mercies were new every day!