Finishing Fall Harvest

Dad and Tate walking across the field.  I love seeing Greg and the boys on the farm together.  It will be special memories for them.  I'm even happier that I caught it on camera. 

Tate was the first to ride with Papaw Barry in the combine.  Devin and Dad had taken a semi load off to the grain elevator.  Tate loves riding with Papaw in the combine.

The boys busy harvesting the last of the soybeans.

This is the switch getting ready to happen.  While the combine is stopped to unload, its a great time to switch riders.  

This face says it all!  Two thumbs up from Tate.  He loves spending time at the farm.  

Dad and Tate headed to the grain elevator with a semi full of soybeans.  

Devin is getting his farming lesson from Papaw.  

Sun setting on another fall evening and fall harvest.  

The very last load of soybeans being harvested.  It has been a long Fall.  Dad and Papaw have both worked very hard.  We are glad to see the fall harvest come to an end.

The evening started with an amazing super moon on the rise.  It was huge and the color was so brilliant.  

Tate wanted to make sure he got his picture taken with the moon.  

Tate's Fall Soccer

Tate working hard as the goalie.  That is his favorite position to play.

The mandatory picture with the big soccer ball.  Devin even thought he needed one too.

Patiently waiting for the kickoff.

Attacking the ball.

Tate was on the Green Grass team.  I'm pretty sure they picked that name themselves.

Fall Farming

We had our first opportunity to make it out to the farm this Fall.  The boys have been busy with their fall sports.  Devin has been running cross country and Tate playing soccer.  Papaw Barry is combining soybeans.  

We had the perfect day to visit Dad and Papaw at the farm.  Perfectly clear skies on the last view days of the harvest.  

I love this little smile.  

Tate loves being at the farm.  It is definitely in his blood.  

Love his smile!

Little body - BIG Personality.  

Tate is constantly cracking us up.  Today while we waiting on Papaw and Dad, he propped up his feet and relaxed awhile.  Tate loves to be comfy.

Devin is checking out all of the harvested soybeans.  

Devin loves driving the Gator around.  

Not sure this mom is ready to have a driver on her hands.  

Where has all he time gone?  Before long, Devin will be right out there helping Dad & Papaw.  

Camping, Hiking & Trick or Treating

Fall was out in full force with some beautiful colors.  We decided to head up to the museum and nature center.  Then we headed out on a hike around Audubon State Park. 

Such a beautiful building and fall setting.

The leader of our hike.  He was mapping us all the way.

Yep, it was already time to take a little rest!  It was definitely a well placed bench.

Cousins enjoying their time out in the woods.  

Xavier, Tate, & Devin

The cousins found the perfect climbing tree.  Also made a great photo opportunity.

The leaves and surroundings were absolutely amazing.  Fallen leaves covered the bridge and trail, and those left in the trees where a perfect golden yellow. 

Favorite Picture from the weekend!  We had to pick up the pace of our hike towards the end.  The rain was staring to move in on us.  

Trick or Treating at Audubon.

Back Row: Uncle Eric as Mario

Middle Row: Grandpa Wolsing as Swamp man

Grandma Wolsing as Creepy Doctor

Stacey as Princess Peach

Greg as Wario

Front Row: Addy as Mal (from Disney's Descendants)

Tate as Luigi

Devin as Mario

Xavier as Luigi

Family picture before Trick or Treating!

I think our Mario was having a great time out snagging some candy.

Little Luigi was loving every minute!

Greg is an amazing Dad.  Don't know to many Dad's willing to dress up for Halloween and go Trick or Treating in the pouring down rain.  Definitely the most memorable Trick or Treat experience we have ever had. 

I just love this picture! 

My Mario and Wario making the best out of a pretty crummy situation. 

(My purple pants look pretty amazing too!)

Devin , Addy, & Tate

Fall Harvest Complete - Check

It was a beautiful Fall day for harvesting.  Papaw Barry was busy in the combine, working hard to hopefully finish the Fall Harvest.  

The only fields left to combine were the few down in the river bottoms.  Luckily it has been a very dry fall, which made it easier to get all the harvesting done. 

The boys absolutely love spending time on the farm.  There isn't much they don't like about it.  It loud, there are big trucks and a combine, and lots of dirt.  Who doesn't love pulling the air horn on a semi-truck.  The kid inside me, even gets a kick out of it.  Nothing better than scaring an unsuspecting person with a loud burst from the semi's horn.  I got the kids a few times today and they got me a time or two. 

Up first to ride to town with Dad, Tate.  They get a kick out of hauling grain to Cargil.  I'm not sure if it has to do with the actual ride or the candy once you get there.  Either way they love it!  They get to make special memories just them and their Dad!  I get a kick out of that.  

Devin, literally hanging out in the corn. 

I don't think these boys got their Dad's fear of heights.  I couldn't even begin to count the number of times they climbed up and down those ladders.  They like to watch the combine un-load from those spots.  They just laugh when a few pieces of corn hits them on their heads.  (I found a few of those pieces still stuck in their hair this evening, right before shower time)

Tate hanging out in the corn.  I know....insert corny joke here!!!  :)

Hot, sweaty and dirty - just the way the boys like it.

Finally their turn to ride in the combine with Papaw.  The smile says it all!

Beautiful Harvest.  

Always glad to be nearing the end of the fall harvest season.  

Tate and a semi-load full of corn.

Here comes Devin & Papaw in the combine.  They absolutely love the time they get to spend with Papaw in the combine.

Tate's turn.  Running up that ladder.

All smiles.

I know....corny selfie!!  

It's just what Mom has to do to be in any of the pictures.