A bike ride around Williamsburg, breakfast with Amy on the deck, feeding the birds, and paying the bills was the way I started the day. This all occured before lunch and the day only got better.
After lunch, we loaded up the kids and headed towards the ferry that crosses the James River and connects Williamsburg and Surry. Happily, we arrived right before they left. Once the ferry left shore, we got out of the car and watched the great variety of gulls, cormorants, and ospreys. I don't know who had the most fun on the ferry, me, Sam, or Amy...we were all excited to be on the water and watching the birds.
But watching the birds was not the purpose of today's trip. We were on a mission...to go pick strawberries. After the 15 minute ferry trip, we drove 4 miles to get to College Run Farms. It was a great little farm. And the weather was awesome...clear skies, warm, and no humidity. The kids all had fun picking their own berries. Of course they became somewhat competitive on who had the most strawberries, who had the biggest find, and who had the most RED strawberries.
After returning home, Marti and Sarah got ready for a girl's night out with a couple of the college girls we have adopted. While they did that, the boys and I went out to the baseball field for some batting practice. Both boys did well getting wood (metal) on the bat. My arm will be sore tomorrow I am sure.
Still needing to eat, Ben and I decided to try a new recipe on the grill (our new Big Green Egg). We made an orange and chipolte marinade...with fresh orange zest, squeezed orange juice, fresh oregano (from Ben's new herb garden...more on that some other time), fresh minced garlic, basalmic vinegar, chipolte pepper and a bit of salt. Man was it delicious. We had grilled corn on the cob as a side and for dessert...fresh strawberries which Ben described as the best he has ever tasted.
Needless to say, I am bushed as I write this. But I am so content...God is really good. His plans for marriage and family bring such delight...if properly understood and cherished. I thank Him for the great weather, the great nature and wildlife around us, and the great memories made today.
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