Mission Me Mama: Peyton's First Harvest

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Peyton's First Harvest

Farming is a way of life in my family. That is all my dad has known. My grandpa Sprinkle was a farmer and it was in my dad's genes to farm. Whenever he was old enough to help, my grandpa let him and he has been doing it ever since. My dad is smart, frugal, and so inspiring! He has worked with others, but lately has been doing most of the work by himself or with one other helper. My dad is my families rock and he stands for what he believes in. I love you dad and I'm so proud to call you my dad!

Ok enough of the mushy stuff, one of my favorite memories growing up was harvest time in the fall. My dad would work long hours to get all of the crops out of the field, my mom would stop her day to take my dad and helpers lunch and supper, and in the evenings, my cousins and I would get to ride in the combine, tractor, and play in the corn or beans. After school, I always remember begging mom to take me to dad so I could play with my cousin Rob in the corn or beans after they were harvested from the fields. We would ride in the combine for awhile, then the tractor, then we would climb the top of the semi trailer, which was loaded with corn or beans and play in there. Not sure what we played or anything, but it was always fun and is one of my favorite farming memories.

Because this is my families way of life and one of my childhood memories, I couldn't wait to take Peyton for her first farm harvesting experience. She was just over 2 months, so no, she didn't get to play in the corn (which is what my dad planted behind my mom and dad's house) like I did, but I'm sure that will come one day or another. It was very windy this day, so we hurried and took a few photos and got her back inside. No riding today either, which I'm sure she will love just as much as my dad will! I'll leave you with these precious photos that we will treasure!