Strawberries and Water!

I know you are all going to laugh at me, but I think I could be a country girl. That is, when a big city is only an hour away and you get to do all of these fun things. Seriously, we love it out here. For those of you who have never been to the Texas hill country, you are totally missing out. It is BEAUTIFUL!! No tumbleweed out here.

So, today when the everyone was up and moving, we packed up all three girls and headed to the strawberry orchard. You get to pick strawberries until your little heart is content. It is prime season right now and there are so many berries on the plants. The girls each had a box to put them in. You are told that you are welcome to sample the strawberries, but to please not make a meal of them. Lucy did not quite understand that and ate almost every single one that she picked. Her little chin was totally red when we went up to pay. They said she was the best advertisement for the orchard that they had ever seen! It was a little cold and windy, but that didn't stop us from having a blast. Lucy and Taylor both kicked their shoes off and ran in the mud!! Silly girls.

Then we came home, played in the yard for a bit, ate some lunch and the girls took a nap. Once everyone was awake again, we loaded up again. First we went to the small local airport where only small planes fly. The girls could go right out where the planes are parked and examine them. We saw several land and take off. Then we headed to Elizabeth's parent's house. They live on this amazing land that has a creek running behind their house. It was warm and the wind was gone, so the girls went straight for the water. Taylor was so happy that she just eventually laid down and rolled in the water. It is seriously the most perfect creek for small children to play in. The water is barely moving and is about a 6 inches deep. The shores are sandy. It is narrow and they could run back and forth. Lucy's favorite thing to do was throw rocks in the water. Her and Taylor both "cooked" us a lot of things in the pots and cups with sand and water. So cute.

And then to top it all off, Liz's mom made this beautiful tea party for the girls. She had out REAL silver and all of these cute snacks. The girls wore hats and high heels. Again, Lucy was in heaven because her ideal meal is snack food. We finally headed home, scrubbed the girls down and they were sacked out within minutes. I want to brag on Lucy that she has been so easy with sleep even though we are in a different place. She lays right down in a big girl bed and goes to sleep. I can even leave her when she is awake and she does not get out of the bed. She just wiggles around a bit until she is comfortable and passes out. She is definitely ready to move to a big girl bed. Also, she has been so social and happy. I love it when she shows others how much fun she is all of the time with us!!

Now, when we head back home, this girl is going to be so bored without all of this excitement to fill her days!

The pictures from the creek are some of my favorites I have ever taken. Again, it is so beautiful, peaceful, and fun here.




Barefoot and covered in strawberry juice. Does she belong in the country or what??









This is Taylor. Can you tell she loves the creek?


LOVE THIS!



Heading back to get cleaned up for the tea party.

Lucy was the first one seated. She waited patiently for the other guests to get ready.

Here comes Taylor, the tea, and the food.

Another friend has joined in on the fun.

Ladies, don't forget your hat!


Who knows what fun tomorrow will bring........