Strawberry Girl

To say Miss Lilly loves strawberries would be a huge understatement. She would eat them at every meal for the major part of her meal if she could ... despite any discomfort or unfortunate side-effects. J.D. picked up a flat of them at Costco the other day so I could make some jam ... I know, I'm a little crazy, but I love it homemade - there just isn't anything else like it, and there is such satisfaction from having jars of it sitting on your counter! So, I make a bunch every spring, throw it in the freezer and have it for toast, ice cream and strawberry shortcake the rest of the year. YUMMY! Miss Lilly was old enough this year to help out. It was her first time attempting to use a knife and she did a fabulous job, and she loved every minute!

There is nothing in the world like good, quality mother-daughter time! Love it! (I look really tired in this pick ... thinking I need some new make-up or something ...)

And 6 batches later, 18 pints, a very sticky kitchen, and a beaming Miss Lilly ...