Let the fall harvest begin!!

Fall is here and harvest is underway. I went to South Carolina with some friends for our dear friends Rose & Anthony's wedding. We were gone 5 days from the end of September to the beginning of October, and when we got back I couldn't believe how many acres of soybeans had already been combined!





We had a fabulous time celebrating with them! Now it is back home and back in gear. At this time we are mostly done with soybeans we custom combine for farmers in our area and probably about 1/2 done with our own soybeans. It feels great, being only the 9th of October and having so much done. As last year we had this much done by about the 9th of NOVEMBER! Oh that was a rainy October last year, and we are ever thankful for this beautiful weather to harvest the crops in. Yeah there may be those darn beetles and some annoying breakdowns, long lines at the elevaters, and allergies to deal with(me-ugh); but we just love this time of year. The cooler air, the breath-taking colors, working together with family and friends, and the feeling of thankfulness as we reap the crops that were sown not so long ago. We hold these days near and dear.

Here are a bunch of pictures taken within the past week:
A picture perfect day!


These 2 combines are hungry!




The semis...they have often been waiting patiently in the long lines at Mankato this fall.




Lunchtime!


Jon & Andy enjoying the harvest at home :)


It was a beautiful 80+ degree October Saturday! We'll take it and love it while it's here!


It's a lovely sight




On to the next field!


There is a harmony in Autumn and a luster in its skies...