Enduring Summer

We had forgotten all about going blueberry picking and while I was browsing facebook several weeks ago I came across a PNW article stating that blueberry season is almost over. What?! That's when I told Jacob that we had to go that following weekend.
It wasn't the ideal day to pick, at least not for us. That Saturday that we went picking got up to 94 degrees! I would have never thought that it would get this hot here in the PNW. But we got there, we were mentally prepared, had sunblock on and a cap to block the sun from my face and we had cold drinks. So we were prepared to spend some time here.

Riley remembers this place from last year. He had a lot of fun picking then and was looking forward to doing this again.

The biggest blueberries were found on the top branches and there was plenty. Every time we go to u-pick farms I always remember to thank God for all that He provides for us when I'm taking something I didn't grow myself.

We picked a little over an hour. Sweat was running down our faces. It was so hot! We had planned on filling the bucket at least half way this time but we couldn't stand the hot sun so after an hour we called it quits.
Riley's cheeks were red and his hair was matted down with sweat.

We picked a total of 6.6 lbs. Not too bad. Sure will last us for a while.

After picking we had lunch then we took Riley to a spray-park. Perfect way to cool off. We brought our canopy. So glad we remembered to bring it too.

It was still hot when we got home later that afternoon. The house was too hot so we hung out at our front porch for a while.

We are seriously considering investing on getting a/c in our house next year ... it is a complete necessity!
I don't know how people could stand the heat during Moses' time. When he lead the Israelites out of Egypt and walked through the desert to reach the Promised Land. I'm pretty sure I would have perished.

Anyway, even though the heat was somewhat debilitating, it was a good day. We've been enjoying eating the blueberries in pancakes, smoothies and in oatmeal. I didn't used to add blueberries to my oatmeal but now I do and I just love it even more!