Pickles and Rufus had a fun time playing outside this past weekend. Now it is back to school for Pickles but in less than a month, school will be out for the summer! Rufus will be very excited to have his best friend around all day, every day!

Pickles and Rufus have big plans for the weekend! Tomorrow, Pickles and Mom are going to plant their summer garden. They will plant tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, okra, basil, and eggplant. On Sunday, the family is going to take a drive out to the country to visit their friends who own a farm…chickens, pigs, dogs, cats,…

Pickles and Mom picked strawberries on Saturday while Dad and Rufus ran errands. Mom made strawberry shortcake with the fresh fruit. Yum! Now it is back to school for Pickles on this lovely Monday morning.

Pickles, Rufus, and Mom are spending the rest of the afternoon at the beach on this warm and beautiful spring day. Pickles loves building sand castles and Rufus loves digging a nice hole in the sand to nap:)

Pickles and Rufus are enjoying this beautiful afternoon. Mom and dad are going to cook dinner on the grill and everyone is having dinner at the picnic table. Rufus always sneaks under the table just in case someone drops food:)

The Pickering family had an enjoyable weekend working a little and playing a little. Back to school for Pickles. Her class is going to the Virginia Marine Science Museum today. What a beautiful day for a field trip!

Pickles and Rufus are still asleep this Saturday morning but the day ahead brings big plans. Dad will till the garden with Rufus while Mom and Pickles plan what they will plant this year…spring is in full swing!

Pickles and Rufus had a fun time with Nana and Papa this weekend. They always do! Now it is back to school for Pickles and nap time for Rufus as he sleeps by Mom while she works from home.

It’s Friday! Nana and Papa are visiting this weekend and that is always good news for everyone in the Pickering family. Nana always has a special treat hidden away in her suitcase for Rufus:)

Pickles and Rufus had a great time playing outside all day yesterday. Today, Mom and Pickles are going to the nursery to buy kale and swiss chard. It’s time to plant their spring garden. No digging in the garden Rufus!