With summertime in full force, I have to admit that it’s been hard to set aside time to write. Between the projects going on in the office, travel and the craziness of summer schedules, I have a feeling that this season is going to be over before we know it! But, before it is, I wanted to share with you a fun summer activity that I stumbled upon recently.
I am often asked when I travel, “what is it like in Alabama?” I typically get a good laugh out of it, and ask the question right back, “what do you think it is like?” Or, I make something up and deliver it with as straight of a face as possible to see their recation. The truth is, I love living in Alabama. It is a beautiful state, with super nice people, and the slower pace of the lifestyle offers a good balance to the deadline oriented design industry. We are also fortunate to have a number of unique events and happenings around the state that occur throughout the year. One of these such events is the Black & Blue Berry Festival hosted by Petals from the Past, a nursery and farm in Jemison, AL. I took the kids down with some friends to Jemison to experience the annual festival for the first time this year. We were on the road by 9 to beat the heat, and we were picking blueberries, riding ponies (much to my daughter’s delight) and listening to the bluegrass band and hour later.
Pinterest Affiliate Connect
Enter your email address and we will tag it to the end of the URL to convert it into an affiliate link. You will earn monies when your referrals visit our website and take action.
http://tammyconnorid.com/blog/?p=2976?u=you@email.com
No thank you, pin it without converting it into an affiliate link. |
Pinterest Affiliate Connect
Enter your email address and we will tag it to the end of the URL to convert it into an affiliate link. You will earn monies when your referrals visit our website and take action.
http://tammyconnorid.com/blog/?p=2976?u=you@email.com
No thank you, pin it without converting it into an affiliate link. |
Pinterest Affiliate Connect
Enter your email address and we will tag it to the end of the URL to convert it into an affiliate link. You will earn monies when your referrals visit our website and take action.
http://tammyconnorid.com/blog/?p=2976?u=you@email.com
No thank you, pin it without converting it into an affiliate link. |
The berry bushes were full of fruit for the pickin’- they literally fell off by the handfuls! This experience was quite different from the blueberry picking we are used to doing at home in the backyard! Instead of picking a small handful at best, we left with basketfulls. And, the ones that were spared during the car ride home, were part of a yummy cobbler we made for desert that night!
Pinterest Affiliate Connect
Enter your email address and we will tag it to the end of the URL to convert it into an affiliate link. You will earn monies when your referrals visit our website and take action.
http://tammyconnorid.com/blog/?p=2976?u=you@email.com
No thank you, pin it without converting it into an affiliate link. |
Pinterest Affiliate Connect
Enter your email address and we will tag it to the end of the URL to convert it into an affiliate link. You will earn monies when your referrals visit our website and take action.
http://tammyconnorid.com/blog/?p=2976?u=you@email.com
No thank you, pin it without converting it into an affiliate link. |
Pinterest Affiliate Connect
Enter your email address and we will tag it to the end of the URL to convert it into an affiliate link. You will earn monies when your referrals visit our website and take action.
http://tammyconnorid.com/blog/?p=2976?u=you@email.com
No thank you, pin it without converting it into an affiliate link. |
For more information on Petals from the Past, visit their website. They have events throughout the year that I’m sure are just as enjoyable as the Black & Blue Berry Festival.
You are certainly a busy lady these days, based on what I have read on facebook – can’t wait to see your space at the Hampton’s Showhouse!
What wonderful memories your children are making. I remember picking blueberries in the mountains of Virginia as a child – although they were certainly not as plentiful as what I see in this picture! My kids (and husband) would be in heaven!
I am shamefully late in updating my blog roll, but just added you to it!
Have a great weekend-
Holly