Michigan Blueberries!

Last weekend we had the opportunity to make an impromptu visit with some friends to Michigan.  Between the both of our families we have 10 children, talk about a wild and crazy trip!  When we went to the farmer's market we kinda looked like a daycare, 10 children of varying ages flanked by adults on both ends of the line, funny sight.  We had so much fun and our children are all almost the same ages too so everyone has a buddy.

We had planned on going to a U-pick blueberry farm but they were all closed so we improvised and picked wild blueberries, that was an adventure!  

We have a new name for our toddler, he will hence forth be nicknamed "Dynamite" his counterpart in our friend's family should be dubbed "Matches" as the two together are quite a spectacle!  Here is Dynamite ready with a hat to keep the sun from his eyes.  The day was beautiful just cresting the upper 70's and blueberries in the wild grow in both full sun and partial shade so picking them was pleasant and not too hot.

Wild blueberries are funny things...you cannot see them if you look down from above, you actually have to look under the leaves to see them which makes it perfect for littles.  Also, no thorns...a huge plus!

I am always amazed by how sandy the soil is in Michigan, it reminds me of some of the areas we have visited in Florida.  I am amazed that anything grows there, but it does and the farmer's markets abound with goodies.

So, when it was all said and done, this was what was left (Matches and Dynamite ate all of their haul) we made smoothies and they were delicious!