My friend F, who comes to help me with my French every week, helped me harvest the rest of the cherries that were left on the tree. My neighbor spied her climbing the tree and me trying to reach the branches to pull the cherries off. He and his wife were very distraught at this, so they brought over their very tall ladder with a hook to hang the basket on. It is kind of hard to see in the picture. Anyway, F had a hard time getting all of the cherries off the tree, because they were so high. She resorted to shaking the tree at the end much to my neighbor's dismay. Apparently picking cherries is an art over here. One must have all the right equipment and never shake the tree as cherries are "not like apples" he kept reminding us. Well, the result was delicious, as I was able to make cherry muffins, cherry cobbler, "clafouti" (a French dessert, i.e. cherry flan), and F took home some cherrie as well!
SA and Daddy harvesting strawberries. They have been deliciously sweet and SA loves to eat them with "chantilly" (whipped cream)!
SA and Daddy harvesting strawberries. They have been deliciously sweet and SA loves to eat them with "chantilly" (whipped cream)!
My first strawberry harvest! I was so proud!
Little Miss Sunshine, the big sister. We are thrilled to announce that we are having a girl! I am in my 27th week, so the third trimester is here already. I am so thankful for the weather we are currently having. It is 63 degrees farenheit right now- very comfortable! Thankfully our small plug in airconditioner is set up and ready to go when we need it. So far I have only needed to use it one day. I am hoping that now that I know when to open and close the shutters that I will be better at "climatizing" the house this summer.
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The text around the pictures is driving me crazy! I have edited this post several times tring to get it like I want it, and every time I think it looks right, it looks different when I publish it. AAAAAGH! Any of you blogging gurus have a suggestion for me?
Congrats on Baby Girl!
I would love to be there to taste some of your cherry baked goods...yum! I hope you've found some Blue Bonnet over there!
You are quite the baker...I am impressed that you made flan and Patrick will be too! SA is getting so big and she can wear a bow in her hair...too cute! Skype you soon.
HOORAY!!! Another sweet girl to love!! We are so excited for you guys!
I have to say also that I am very impressed with your bountiful harvest. And I love that picture of SA peeking from behind the flowers... too cute!!
Love you guys,
Tracy and Jesse
"she looks like trouble" (that's what george said when he saw that picture of SA- we are both cracking up at how cute she is)
Two girls!!! What fun for a girlie girl like you! I hope you are feeling well. The second pregnancy is always a challenge, at least with energy level. Take care and congrats!!
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