Blackberries and spiders

We have had a relaxing week back from the country. Each of the kids have had the opportunity to have a "special" day out with Granny this week and we have had a good amount of time in the pool.

The lawn was in need of a mow so yard work was on the calendar one morning and this is what was found on a branch by our oldest....

Little E, the little scientist he is, immediately asked for a jar and captured it. Luckily for the critters he captures, they are released quickly after their visual inspection. We are not sure what type of spider is was. Hopefully my entomologist sister will be able to identify it in the photo.

GPop planted blackberries this season and the harvest has been plentiful. He is picking around a gallon each day. One morning we went to help. Everyone used their blackberry spotting vision and we cleaned those bushes of each ripe berry we could find. So sorry birds, none for you today!

I'll just leave you with this thought.

Blackberry cobbler each night after dinner...Mmmmmm.