Picking strawberries with the Budds

Sarah invited us to go strawberry picking at a farm that is actually really close to us. It was my first experience, and I loved it. I mean, when I pick them, they're all good (theoretically), and I can get as much as I want. It was only $1 something per pound, so we got a pretty good deal. Plus in a few weeks they have boysenberries, raspberries, and blackberries. I can't wait to go back!!

Okay, so this really was full when we came home. It cost my mom a whopping $2 and some change for roughly a gallon of strawberries.
Oregon strawberries are funny-looking, but delicious.
So since I don't have pectin to make freezer jam, shortcake was the next best thing.
Mom also bought us some local honey--always good for fighting allergies.
Emily got tired of picking strawberries pretty quickly, and got my dad to take her back to the goats.
There were two goats, a rooster, and a hen. Not quite a petting zoo, but Emily's first goat experience.

Feeding the goats a little grass...
Emily was particularly excited to hold Ellen's hand.
Sneaking a strawberry...