Monday, October 6, 2008

farmers

We (meaning the munchkins and I-Chad had to go to Chicago) just got back from a beautiful weekend at my Grandma's farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Yes, the land of Laura Ingalls Wilder. The farm isn't too far from Plum Creek. Jealous?


My GrandPa Sam was a farmer. My Uncle Jeff is a farmer. My kids want to be farmers after this weekend. Here is why:


You get to sit in a combine wheel well.



You get to ride in a gigantic combine and learn all about corn and beans.




You get to spend time with Uncle Jeff.




You get to harvest 8 rows of corn at one time in this beast.





You get to drive a John Deere. What could be better than that?





You get to harvest corn in the fall.

The kids had so much fun! Uncle Jeff was so gracious with his time and taught the kids all about farming. They got to ride in the gigantic combine (I have never seen a combine that was as big as this one. The pictures do not do it justice.) and in the big John Deere tractor. He taught them about corn and harvesting and then they got to pick a few ears and pick off the kernels. Madeline's thumbs were raw she plucked so much corn off the ear. When Uncle Jeff was busy or at home, they spent their time catching bugs and just enjoying the country air. It was a fabulous weekend and we can't wait to go back!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I can't get over how old Eli looks in these pics!! Glad you had a great weekend...it certainly was beautiful weather!