pears, pears, pears....

we have had LOTS of pears around these parts lately. and when i say lots i mean LOTS. 

we went pear picking... it wasn't quite the nice lovely saturday afternoon activity i had hoped for. the orchard was less then maintained.. not quite the nice soft just mowed green grass with beautiful pear trees everywhere that i had envisioned. it had thistles knee high every 2 inches and way to may flies to make mention. it was very interesting to say the least. the kids were crying. we were trying to hold them, walk, dodge the thistles, pick pears, carry buckets of pears.. it was a treat. but its over.. and now i have 23 quarts of pears sitting in my pantry.. i got in touch with my domestic side. 

i totally could of been a pioneer... NOT.

 

 

 

 

 and this right here could be the best picture ever.. wow. cute my.