The Castle Keeper Girls Go Fruit Picking

This time of year the citrus is plentiful here in Arizona so the Castle Keeper girls took advantage of it and spent a morning picking as much as they wanted of lemons, grapefruits, oranges and tangerines.

We first obtained permission from the home owners and then we got to picking. It’s been wonderful having fresh squeezed grapefruit and orange juice every morning for the past several weeks.

Besides juicing the fruit, I sliced oranges and lemons and flash froze them before placing them in plastic bags. When I want to use them I cut them in half and add them to glasses of water. The other way I will use them is in drink dispensers. I’ve never tried this idea before of freezing slices but I’m liking it.

It was so nice having my nephew visit for a few days.

Wesley captivating this sweet little girl with his juggling skills.

We even wrangled a few guys that were staying at our house to come along. What a great help they were!

A little time at the park for a picnic, Ultimate Frisbee and volleyball.

The boys figured we brought home 400-500 pounds of citrus. Wowza! I knew I had a lot but that much?! It’s all been juiced with the exception of a bit more grapefruits. It’s amazing how much a few families can use.

Lots of Vitamin C and yummy goodness we’ve been enjoying.

I’m curious. In the state you live in, is there any fresh citrus available for you to juice and drink?