pea picking weekend

We had a great weekend at Mema's. It was the last hoo-rah of the summer as far as traveling. Cindy and kids and Tammy came and we met my parents there so it was extra fun this time. Above is a pic of our 104 degrees at 6 p.m. picnic in Post, TX.

We got 58 pints of black eyed peas and 14 pints of green beans. The green beans were kind of done already so that's why we didn't get much off them. We also brought home corn, cucumbers, and apples. So yum!

The kids had fun playing in the sprinklers....except Kelsay. She hates water spraying on her so she just watched for a little bit and then went inside.

She like chilling in the little chairs.

We ended the weekend with rain!!

Not too interested in picture time on Sunday morning.

Ah well, they get it honest

I've been putting up aplmes today. 10 pints so far and many more to go.

Made some applesauce for dinner tonight. I don't want to say goodbye to summer!! But I am ready to kick the 106 degree days out of here.

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bee said…

It was a fun weekend ---except for the heat. I still have my apples. Maybe an apple cobbler is in store for this weekend.

August 12, 2015 at 7:50 PM

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