The Fig Tree at The Land

There’s a tree on the land that has brought us (and the kiddos) so much joy this summer.

It’s a fig tree that was planted who knows when by the previous owner, I’m assuming. We were able to get a few figs from it last summer, but this year it seems like it’s going wild and producing so much more. The kiddos eat them like candy, and I love watching them (and PJ) try to find the ones that are ripe enough to eat. PJ surprises them with fresh figs when they least expect it and they always get so excited, like they’re eating them for the first time every time.

This past weekend we were roaming the land when we all got caught in a quick downpour. The kiddos jumped and laughed while it rained (their DREAM is always and forever to play in the rain) and after it all calmed down, PJ started pruning the fig tree while picking off a few for them to eat. The rain was fun and refreshing, but the best part was the color of the sky once it finally stopped:

Does it get any better than this? I have to admit, I started getting a little emotional looking at the beauty of nature all around us. The sky, the clouds, the trees, the grass, the bugs and animals making all kinds of noises. It was a lot to take in.

But in the best way possible.

Update! Tonight’s goodies 😊: