My Gram always called the cold snap in May when the blackberries are in bloom "Blackberry Winter." Sounds poetic, doesn't it? It seems that a "berry winter" has fallen on us yet again. It feels like the fall of the year! My sister and I worked out in the front garden until the cold rain chased us back in, and then we worked on our menu for our Fourth of July festivities. It will be typical summer fare--grilled and chilled. :-)

It's just as well that we didn't pull many weeds today. I did so much gardening yesterday that I've been very sore. Oh, and we got the first taste of sweet fresh snow peas today! Now that makes everything so very worth it.

We received a call today from our neighbor who has the orchard and the cherries are ready. I can't wait to make cherry jam; it's my favorite. I plan to make some pies to accompany our homemade ice-cream on Friday. I also received a call from a friend who wants to give us a puppy! I have always wanted a Yorkshire Terrier, and she just so happens to have just one little guy left who needs a good home. We're going to have a family meeting tonight to discuss this possible addition. Our youngest, of course, is all for it! I'm not quite sure that I'm ready for the "baby stage" again (unless of course, it would be of the human variety) but we'll see. :-)