Strawberries

I picked the first real batch of strawberries from our strawberry patch today. The children have been picking a few early ones for a couple weeks, but they are really coming on now. When I walked outside however, I scared two robins out of it and while they got away with a big fat juice berry, which they ate in the middle of the road where they dropped it, I am currently making plans to protect my investment. Even if it means posting a child outside all day, (Actually, I think our cat has taken up a pretty strategic spot next to the box.) "I'm not raising bird food" I exclaimed to Dennis, who wasn't as completely offended at this blatant robbery as I was. He has enough of a sharing spirit not to see anything wrong with letting them have a couple. I am of the opinion, though, that once they know they're there, they'll pick it clean. I'll keep you posted on my war strategies once they are in place.

So what are my plans for this delicious looking hoard you may ask? Well, let's just say that those of you who find yourselves in our company this Sunday will be enjoying an icy cold, creamy, dairy delicious treat! YUM!!!