Sakuranbo update

We have been harvesting Japanese cherries since Monday and so far have collected about 15 kg as near as I can figure.  About half that we have given away.  I cooked some and dried them in the oven.  So delicious.  In the process of getting these cherries, Henry has taken over the tree cutting.  The tree is getting its pruning but we will probably trim and shape it up later this summer.  There must be at least another 4-5 kilos on that tree. Reminds me of the abundance blessings of God.  This harvest will need to be completed by Monday as the fruit will start to rot shortly.  The ones at the top are really sweet.

New Dress

Sara is wearing the royal blue bridesmaid dress for big brother's upcoming wedding.  It was custom made and fits well.  Big sister Teresa will wear the same style.  Mom will have the same color, but a Mother of the Bride style that currently needs a little neckline adjustment.  Just a few short weeks until the big day.

Flowers in my yard

This is a large peonie I think

Don't remember the name, but they are about 2 feet tall and look like firework balls

This iris looks blue, but is actually a lavender like the ones above

One of the many purple flowers in the garden--similar to an orchid

This is the center of our Japanese cherry tree or sakuranbo. There must be 8 kilos this year; the most we've had ever.  These cherries are more pit than cherry, but the reddest ones are especially sweet.  Matthew planted this tree back in 1999 or 2000. It's on the back slope making it difficult to reach the top branches; however the tree is in need of a good pruning...