More Japanese Beetles

Well, I guess I found the reason why there did not seem to be as many Japanese Beetles on the grape vines, they have all congregated on the cherry tree and seem to be making quick work of it although these pictures are a little blurry.  I think I will try to shake the branches with a rake and see if they take the hint and leave!

Ice Cream Time!

We went out for some expensive ice cream.  The kids used their lemonade stand money to help pay for it. A once a year treat:)

Lego Time

After a morning at the playground and playing in the pool after lunch, its LEGO TIME!

Saving the grape vines

Yuck, these beetles are going down!

God's Sprinkler

The kids (except Naomi) enjoyed playing in a  warm, summer rain today.  There was no thunder and the sun was out in 10 minutes.

Cherries from our tree!

           A bountiful cherry harvest! I feel so blessed to have a cherry tree in our yard. Now I need to get pitting!

Cherry Picking

   Yes, the twins were making me a little nervous on the ladders, but they actually hung on pretty       well.  The kids all loved finding the red ones.

Strawberry Picking 2018!

 Abbey and Isaac were also picking but the camera died before I could get a picture of them.  They were all good pickers.  They are learning to only pick the good ones and they did not eat too terribly many!