Wheat Harvest

 

Going with Uncle Matt and Grandpa to take the last load of wheat to the Whiteside Elevator.
 

Wheat harvest was late and short this year. We almost missed it completely. But we made it just in time for the boys to help take the last load of wheat to the grain elevator. They didn't seem to be too disappointed in not getting any combine rides. Riding in the big grain truck with Uncle Matt and Grandpa seemed to make them happy. Hannah wanted nothing to do with the giant truck and chose to stay at home with Grandma. Someday she might be in a wheat picture or two.

Family time!

Love Adam's cheese!

Matt was in town a couple weeks ago and so we had a family dinner so we could spend a little time with him. Unfortunately, I only thought to grab the camera when Grandpa was holding the babies, who aren't really babies anymore. If you look closely, you can see Matt and Sondra in the background of the bottom photo. Now I just wish I knew what Sondra was trying to explain to Matt!

More Harvest Pics

Sondra took some pictures of the boys in the field, so here are some more harvest pictures...

Jonathan and Luke in the big wheat truck with Uncle Matt.

Grandma explaining the action to Jonathan and Luke.

Luke, Uncle Matt and Jonathan in the tractor.

Andrew in the combine with grandpa. He looks likes he's doing some sort of crazy dance, but I think he's just trying to get the best view of the wheat being "eaten" by the combine.

Andrew posing in the wheat truck.

Jonathan in the combine with Grandpa.

Harvest

Jonathan giving Adam a little love.

Luke wanted to hold Hannah, but she's not really into that anymore so he agreed to sit next to her instead.

My view out the side mirror as we dumped wheat at the co-op.

Luke and Andrew watching the wheat dump at the co-op.

Andrew and Jonathan in the tractor with Matt.

If you look closely, you can see Jonathan pretending to talk on the CB radio.

Why are the best photos always blurry?!

Hannah slept through most of the experience. It was way past her nap time. But she woke up right before we left and took a little picture in the field to show she was helping with harvest too!


Harvest came early this year thanks to the incredible heat and wind we've been experiencing. We loaded up and went to "help" with harvest last Friday. To say the boys LOVE harvest is an understatement. And what's not to love - big trucks, tractors and combines, Uncle Matt and Grandpa. What more could a boy ask for?

Christmas Eve

Andrew showing his Bookreader to Luke, Sarah and Jonathan

New clothes!

a new Thomas shirt!

Aunt Sondra and Hannah

Matt built this amazing bean bag toss game for the boys. It's slightly dangerous, but super cool!

DANGER: Notice the bean bag to the left of Luke's head. It's a good thing Andrew's aim was a little off!

Hannah sporting her new headband from Aunt Sondra.

Grandma and Hannah

Grandpa with his new magnetic flashlight

Matt got an Atariflashback game

Hannah, Grandpa and Luke

Luke with his two favorite people.

We had a great night Christmas Eve opening presents and spending time with family. Mom and dad made us a delicious dinner of smoked pork loin, sweet potatoes, bread, banana pudding, and creme brulee. The kids were in heaven as the presents kept rolling in. They opened their presents so fast that we didn't even catch any of it on film. They may have set some new records!

Hannah and her family

Hannah has a had a busy month of meeting her family.

3 weeks old and checking out daddy

Meeting Grammy at 3 weeks

Hannah meeting her Great Aunt Ruthie at 4 weeks old. Such a special treat to have Ruthie and Dave here!

Grandma, Grandpa and the kiddos

(5, 2 1/2, and 4 weeks)

Meeting Uncle Matt (4 weeks old)

Grammy and Hannah (4 weeks old)

Look at that cute little flower bottom.

Meeting Grandpa at 4 weeks old.