Another busy week ...

Sometimes it feels like I'm awfully busy for a guy my age. Oh well, I get to meet new people, do fun things and generally have the run of the place so I shouldn't complain.

Wednesday I got to spend time with my new friends Kiersten and Zach Maertens. Kiersten works with Dad at Flynn Wright and Zach is an elementary school teacher. Mom and Dad went out to dinner and I showed these two the ropes. (Hopefully they had as much fun as I did.)

Friday after school the rain once again interrupted my playtime. Mother nature must be mad at me ... everytime I want to outside it is either raining or too hot.

Saturday we packed up and headed to Chariton to help Uncle Chris and Katie work on Grandpa Mike's house. Grandma came along and brought Millie! It was fun to ride in the car with her ...

After a long morning of hard work we had lunch at Great Grandma and Great Grandpa's house. I've often heard Dad, Uncle Chris and Uncle Matt talk about Grandma's "magic bed" and never understood ... uh ... wait ... I'm so sleepy ... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ... oh, okay, now I get it. What a great place for a nap!

I didn't realize that the first tractor on the farm was purchased after Great Grandpa was out of high school (a brand new Farmall B). All of us learned a lot this trip thanks to some great story telling.

After the tractor talk I felt the urge to spend some time on the 4020 then Dad gave me a ride on the lawnmower. It was pretty cool but I don't think you could plow or move hay with it.

Saturday night Uncle Chris and Katie spent the night with us. The next morning we hung out and I was able to show Katie my AC hat. (She liked it.)

Yesterday afternoon Dad unloaded the car and I got to play with his wooden train set from way back in the early 1970s. (That was a long, long, long time ago.) Mom helped me put it together and we enjoyed ourselves!

Given Grandpa Mike's interest in photography it is no wonder that I too like to have a camera in hand. This is the first picture I've ever taken on my own! (I call it "Daddy Blur". Prints are available for sale through my agent and gallery.)

Mom also took a photo and had a steadier hand than me.

After a long afternoon of playing Dad was getting sleepy and started rubbing his eyes. That made me tired and the two of us rubbed our eyes together. I then noticed that he needed help so I jumped right in. (He was appreciative.)

To wrap up the weekend we went to a bar-b-que at friend Mary Day's house. The Dillons were there and I played with Maguire in the yard.

Until next time, my friends ...

Much love to all.

Pierce.