Market Berries

I set off this morning to enjoy a rare solo farmer's market trip. But, dear friends the closer I got to market, the heavier my heart grew. I found a shady parking spot just as the tears began to roll down my cheeks. Moving, really is not easy at all, despite my previous sunny post. I have really come to love our dear friends here in Sacramento. Oh big dear friends, I will miss you.

I have even come to love these wonderful farmers who have shared so much food, and so many smiles. I feel a responsibility to say goodbye to them, so when they miss me next week and the week after that they wont feel like they have fallen out of favor. The work they do is just so important and I feel so greatful. And, wow when I showed up to pick up our eggs today I got a great big hug from Kristy (the Chiken Lady). She could see I needed it, she knows we are moving and has predicted chickens in my future. I simply couldn't say goodbye to my farmers today, I have only one more market day and I hope my heart is lighter and I will tell them just how much I love them and all thier veggies, and berries, and meat, and fruit and eggs!


Usually I have Sylvan on my back and Clio by my side while I push our stroller full of market booty through the crowds. Well today they had to wait for berries until I got home. And they were oh so sweet (both the berries and the kids).
Cliona picked all the BIG berries for herself and piled them onto this little bowl. Thank you dear for the photo inspiration.