Wow, I thought the museum last week was cool. It had nothing on Papa and Grandma's farm during harvest! I rode several tractors, spent about 3.5 hours in the combine, ate lunch in the field, helped set up an auger and had a blast!
We arrived late Friday night and I was ready to hit it Saturday morning! (Apparently nobody else is ready to farm at 4 a.m., which surprised me.) After the adults stalled for a few hours and we had breakfast Dad gave me a ride while Papa and Uncle Tim prepared to harvest.
After what seemed like HOURS the show began! I volunteered to help Papa get the combine to the field and he seemed appreciative. My seat was all ready to go, the corn head was on and we were ready to work. 
After driving to the other farm Papa and Tim needed my help to get the auger set. I was in the tractor ...
... while they were on the ground. Working together we "got er done"!
Dad wanted in on the action so he rode with Papa and I for awhile. Here we are unloading into the wagon. Fascinating.
So ... very ... tired ... Apparently Papa used to take Mom and Uncle Eric in the combine and they would sleep too. Combines are magical kid sleeping machines!
After you work hard you get to eat lunch in the field. Boy, I tell ya, I was really hungry. That PB&J hit the spot.
Back to farming! I rode with Mom and Papa in the afternoon and, after a brief period of instruction, got to drive the combine!!!!!
What a fun day. Up early. Two quick cat naps in the combine. Hard work. A bath. Sleep. Then came Sunday.
I slept a little later (because I knew the adults were tired) then was ready to go. Here I am modeling my A-C wear to show that I'm serious about farming.
Before combining Dad, Papa and I went to the old house and I got to explore and play with even more farm equipment. (I like to think that I'm in pretty good shape but I just didn't have the upper body strength to work the uni-loader. Hmmm ... more pushups for me!)
Tractor!
You know, I kind of hit a wall Sunday. I'll admit it. Thankfully Grandma was right there. (There isn't anything better than a cuddly Grandma nap. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours.)
Back at it! Before leaving Denmark Mom and I wanted to get one more round in. Papa and Tim were working on beans and I was very curious about how a bean head worked. Interesting.
Wagon!
Well, that's it for this week. I had a great weekend and saw lots of family. Rode lots of equipment and even got a new toy out of the deal.
It's good to be me ...
After you work hard you get to eat lunch in the field. Boy, I tell ya, I was really hungry. That PB&J hit the spot.
Back to farming! I rode with Mom and Papa in the afternoon and, after a brief period of instruction, got to drive the combine!!!!!
What a fun day. Up early. Two quick cat naps in the combine. Hard work. A bath. Sleep. Then came Sunday.I slept a little later (because I knew the adults were tired) then was ready to go. Here I am modeling my A-C wear to show that I'm serious about farming.
Before combining Dad, Papa and I went to the old house and I got to explore and play with even more farm equipment. (I like to think that I'm in pretty good shape but I just didn't have the upper body strength to work the uni-loader. Hmmm ... more pushups for me!)
Tractor!
You know, I kind of hit a wall Sunday. I'll admit it. Thankfully Grandma was right there. (There isn't anything better than a cuddly Grandma nap. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours.)
Back at it! Before leaving Denmark Mom and I wanted to get one more round in. Papa and Tim were working on beans and I was very curious about how a bean head worked. Interesting. 
Wagon!
Well, that's it for this week. I had a great weekend and saw lots of family. Rode lots of equipment and even got a new toy out of the deal.It's good to be me ...
Pierce
1 comment:
Pierce, you have an awesome life on the farm!! Does Grandpa take the keys out of all of his farm toys before you get in? Love you! Aunt Sherry
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