Papaw's Helpers

It has been no secret that Landon is a little farmer.  He LOVES the farm and everything about it...the cows, the pig, planting, harvesting, equipment, boots, belts, hats, bib overalls.  Of course part of this could be because his bedroom has always been John Deere green and yellow.  He has a John Deere quilt on his bed, and his collection of John Deere tractors, combines, and other equipment is massive.

Over this fall break Hilary and Blaine planned to camp at the Tippecanoe River State Park , then asked if they could just set up the camper in our back yard so Blaine could hunt, we could visit more around the campfire, and Owen could sleep inside the house.  This gave Landon more opportunities to 'farm' with Papaw as well,.

His first time in the field this fall  was on Saturday.  Hilary had a photo shoot in Indianapolis and Blaine went along as her assistant - plus it was a 'date day'!  Tessa also had the chance to ride along that afternoon.



*Landon kicking stalks while Tessa is taking a ride with Papaw.


Landon waiting for Papaw to return with Tessa.


Look at those bibs!


Tessa in the combine.


And posing after her ride.

Then Cooper had his chance on Tuesday (today).  All he talked about was wanting to ride in the combine with Papaw.


Cooper in the combine.  Gary said the biggest difference in the three was that Cooper yelled at the stalks, much like he yells at the baseball players during the game.  That's our Cooper!  Tying sports into picking corn!

Spanning the generations.  The family farm.   Three generations of the family farmers working on repairs on the combine. 



 

Many memories made this week, memories to cherish.