Saturday was a Sweet Day to pick Strawberries

Sweet Berry Farm. Marble Falls, Texas

For years I obsessed with going to this sweet, little farm nestled in Marble Falls. Years passed. The desire to go lingered in my heart.  My Facebook feed would be filled with fellow homeschool families, co-op groups that made the trip every year.

STRAWBERRIES. SWEET STRAWBERRIES. 

When Emily was a baby she loved to eat strawberries.  Days later we would notice her cheeks were red and she would have a rash. She loved eating them and she didn't stop. The allergy soon went away and now a vibrant 15 year old, she can eat all the strawberries she wants without causing her a rash. Our fourth child Hazel would enjoy them as well but this little girl never developed an allergy or a rash to them so everyday since she was 6 months old I bought her a pint of strawberries. Every morning, afternoon and sometimes as a late night snack, Hazel would gobble them up.
Avocados, Strawberries and Bananas were her absolute favorite.

And so, I woke up one morning and decided to head out to Marble Falls. We went on a Saturday. There were heavy rains the days before and the day we went turned out to be a beautiful day to pick strawberries. Afterwards we ate at BlueBonnet Cafe.  Zach loves home cooked food. We even took a Lemon Meringue pie home.

Things to consider 

• If you have little ones, who like to jump and run, then pack an extra pair of clothes and shoes
• Wear Rain Boots!
• Dress Comfortably and maybe pack some extra clothes for yourself as well. 
• Go Hungry and pick a nice place to eat: Blue Bonnet Cafe Address: 5703, 211 US-281, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Phone: (830) 693-2344 Happy Hour is from 3pm-5pm and they have daily specials.          Bill's Burgers Address: 307 Main St, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Phone: (830) 201-4481
• Let your little one take the Train Ride: It only cost $4.00 and it will make the trip back home so much easier. 
• Get the Strawberry Smoothie!!
• Take back a souvenir:  We bought a fridge magnet. They have t-shirts as well. 
• Take plenty of pictures. Thankful for Zach who is my Photographer. 
• Take it slow when driving. The roads are winding. 
• Look out the window, put the phones away, enjoy looking out at nature. It's beautiful. 
• Check out their Facebook Page before heading out to get updates on the crops that are ready for picking. They also have Blueberries and Peaches when in Season.

                                                   Sweet Berry Farm Facebook Page

ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY ZACHARY SALAS. 

Zachary Salas Photography
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Until Next Time, 
Eat Organic, 
Eat Gluten-Free, 
Don't Eat the Animals!

Jennifer

Friday Family Day

"We've only been here for 30 minutes."  She then looked at me and concluded that the screaming, crying child named Hazel was tired and hungry.  No, I said, she wanted to come out and that's why we were here.  In my mind all I kept thinking was, "Please don't judge me." 
I then quickly paid for the items I was able to throw into my basket and out we both went. Hazel still crying. Me: I felt defeated. 

And maybe she was tired and hungry. But, aren't all 3 year olds always hungry and tired.

It's when you wake up and realize that 1) you need more sleep 2) if you don't get up and tend to the 3 year old who is jumping up and down on the bed and telling you constantly, "Good morning Mom!". Your husband will have a nervous breakdown and you will be left alone trying to care for this little, demanding human being.

Lately its been non-stop with Hazel. Sometimes I wish I could send her off to a daycare and get some rest. Sometimes I wish my Mom was here. Sometimes I wish that I was a stay at home mom and could handle all this energy she has.  But for REAL. Parenting is hard.  I never realized how hard it was until Hazel was born. She's the fourth child. 12 years apart from my last child, Emily. She's precious. She's smart. She saved us all and gave us a purpose in life.

Do not let her Die!

We had a nice breakfast at Casa Costa in Leander. My absolute favorite little quiet spot. If you haven't been, what are you waiting for? Free coffee refills, gluten-free quiche and the prettiest display of treats. Hazel got her own quiche and afterwards a chocolate chip cookie, which she managed to throw at Emily as we were on our way to the Bookstore. Poor Emily!

Afterwards, we tried to go Thrift Store shopping and after being in the store with a screaming, crying child for 30 minutes, it was time to go. 

Sometimes just going to the Bookstore makes the day much better.  

And Spending an hour at the park does it too.
And getting a hug from your 15 year old who tells you that you're a good mom. 

Hazel loves books!

Until Next Time, 

Eat Organic, 

Eat Gluten-Free, 

Don't EAT THE ANIMALS, 

Jennifer