For family.
For nature.
Our holiday weekend was full of firsts. Joy burst from simple moments, and memories were made.
Shucking fresh corn
Grasp, peel, pull, toss.
![Photobucket](http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad142/julies_AB_pics/July%204th%202011/4th_corn.jpg)
Learning a new skill from an uncle
Choose, hold, aim, snap.
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Catching lightning bugs
Seek, point, reach, scoop. Giggle!
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Picking wild blueberries – and blackberries too
Search, select, stretch, pluck. Smile.
![Photobucket](http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad142/julies_AB_pics/July%204th%202011/4th_blueberries.jpg)
![Photobucket](http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad142/julies_AB_pics/July%204th%202011/4th_blackberries.jpg)
Everyday life can be monotonous. Motherhood doesn't come with a lot of verbal thanks. But the rewards are weekends like this.
What did you do this weekend?