The Best Time of the Year

There is just something about harvest that makes it one of the best times of the year.  Maybe it's the hustle and bustle of getting the wheat cut as quickly as possible, or the wind rustling through the dry heads of wheat.  Maybe it's the camaraderie of working with family and seeing everyone everyday and the laughter and joking that takes place, or the smell of wheat in the air.  Maybe it's the hauling meals to the men and then heading back to the house to start preparing the next one, or helping move the machines to the next field.  Maybe it's the night sky lit up with combine and truck lights in every direction as far as the eye can see, as farmers cut as late into the night as possible.  Maybe it's simply all of the above.  Whatever it is, it's a special time of year that started again in Pretty Prairie over a week ago.  Justin and I were down there this past weekend and were able to get in on a little bit of it.  I must say I miss the days of being out there each and everyday. 

My older brother's semi 

 The first combine he bought

 The second combine he bought

 His tractor

 The older brother

They were having some problems with the fuel tank and none of their arms were small enough to fit down into the tank, so I got to stick my arm in! 

My grandfather, uncle and older brother all work together during harvest and help each other cut the wheat. 

The older brother and uncle's combines 

Unloading on the go

My dad drove the L2 the day we were down 

I was able to ride with the brother for awhile.  Such good times!  There's nothing like bouncing along in a combine together!! 

As we were riding along my uncle came over the radio to tell us we needed to turn around and take a look at the L2.  It turns out the back axle busted.  My ride was quickly over as I became a gofer for my Dad and Husband as they fixed the axle.  It made for quite an exciting afternoon and evening, but as a result I didn't get any sunset pictures of the machines cutting.  I may just have to drive around up here and sneak some pictures of the local farmers.