I had to do some run some errands today while my husband and our friend accomplished some home repairs. My son was eager to join me on my outing since it entailed a home repair store and I was happy to have the company, especially his.
On the ride to the store, I noticed some antique tractors and equipment lined up at a farm and immediately pointed them out to my son. He, of course, thought they were awesome! While at the store, I used my phone to look up the events calendar for the farm (don't you just love technology these days?!), and was able to see that there was an antique tractor show going on there today. We would just have to stop by there on the way home! The fellas at home would just have to wait an extra half hour for their goods...
I love photography. I would love to be better at it, but more than that, I would love for my son to take it up as well and he has shown a lot of interest in the art. I gave him my phone, since I didn't think to bring my camera along to the store, and let him take pictures of all the things he loved with it today (there's that wonderful technology again). These photos posted are all his images.
We had such a good time looking at everything and talking about how the machines worked and what they were used for. He took pictures, and I gave him some tips as well. We had a great time. I have to say, that this farm field was a bit unwieldy for me. I just so happened to wear cute little Ralph Lauren plaid peep toe wedges today. Not exactly pasture wear. But I dealt with it just fine.
One of the machines, was a saw that cut large tree trunks. The guy running it had a bunch of the round slabs of trunks splayed out onto the grass with a sign reading "Garden Steps Free". My son thought we needed about seven, I talked him down to four. We carried the steps up to the fence by our car and dropped the over the side so we wouldn't have to carry the up the hill, around the gate and then back down. As I did this, I hear my son yell out "Last one there is a rotten egg! Hahah!"
He was already half way up the hill!
He still won, but we laughed heartily! Then, we checked our shoes for not so pleasant cow patty remnants. Phew! We were extremely lucky there! It was bad enough my son was a little stinker with his head start, but I certainly didn't want any thing else stinking us up!
When I pulled in the driveway and stepped out the car, the first thing I did was kick off those shoes! Right by the car! Ahhh, that felt much better. What a great day!
Oh my gosh! My one friends son would have loved that! He has John Deer gear for everything! The tree trunks steps sound amazing! When you put them in, post a pic!
ReplyDeleteThat would be such an amazing event! I wish they had those around here, but really all you have to do is go to a farm and say, "hey, can I see your equipment" lol. I grew up on a Grain farm in Wyoming, so I appreciate seeing all those amazing photos of older tractors! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI Love special days like those with the sons! I have 2 and it's been a while since we've had a really special day like that. I miss it! I'm so glad you got to do something so unique and special with your son!
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What a special day. I LOVE these pictures too :0)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! There is nothing better than time alone with one of the kids - and I'll say it here - I LOVE time with my son - he is so much fun. I love my daughters, but there is always a little drama involved or shopping (ugh.) i hate to shop. Tractors? I love tractors and I especially love to listen to my son talk about tractors, etc. If only we could bottle those moments!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post. My grandson LOVES anything with an engine. As soon as he even hears 1 he gets a huge smile. He's not even 2 yet. It's awesome. I love the pictures.
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Great post and awesome pictures. My son would love something like this.
ReplyDeleteI can tell you had a lot of fun out there.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh when I read about you running up hill with your toes squeezing through the peep toe holes! So funny!
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