Pickin' Plums

Tis the season to harvest. So today the kids, Ardelle and I ventured all the way to our front yard to pick our plum tree clear. The kids had been sneaking them for the past couple of weeks when we'd hang out in the front, even when they were more tart than sweet. Sofia really really wanted to climb the ladder, so this is the first year that she actually climbed up and picked. I enjoyed her confidence and her willingness to help out. Even Isaac was willing to help out, by picking up the ones that fell to the ground, even though what he really wanted was his turn on the ladder.

All the credit for this activity goes to Ardelle, because this was all her idea. Just one of the many blessings of having grandma live right next door.