Forts and Berries

This morning before it got too hot we set out to the "back 40" (aka, the back 1) to explore and string a fort together. We were pretty excited to discover a TON of blackberries (or black raspberries, there's been some debate) about ready to become a pie in my kitchen. There were enough little suckers ready now so the kids got an unexpected treat.

Ripen quickly little berries!  Also - in case you haven't noticed - this girl of mine is gorgeous
(and this is her favorite shirt). 

Getting down to business

Sweet little hands helping

Hiding in his new fort

This boy has the best little messy-faced grin!

Crossing the threshold

Counting rings

This tree (we decided) was 65 years old!