Wheat. In Randon's family, this is important stuff. It is not just what makes bread or crackers or cereal, it is what provides income. It is a business. Being a city girl most of my life I didn't think much about wheat until I met Randon. I have learned a lot of things about farm/country life from him. Like the difference between a cow and a bull and a steer. They were just all cows to me before. I love going to the country and the peace it provides. No hustle bustle of the city. It is nice.
But back to wheat. Here in Oklahoma it is typically planted in the fall. Farmers can put their cattle on it in the winter time to provide a source of feed for them. If you drive by a really green field in the winter, it is probably wheat. The golden color we associate with it doesn't occur until just before harvest, sometime in the end of April or May, depending how hot it is. Harvest usually happens in June and a couple of weeks ago we went to watch it. This is one of those times I love to sit and watch my husband and his family with our kids. They are teaching them what has gone on in his family for generations.
This is on Randon's Uncle's land. They have a Centennial Farm. Randon's great great grandfather staked this in the land run and the family still lives on and works it today. This is so amazing to me! I just love the history.
Randon spent some time cutting wheat and taking our kids around to do it too.
Cadon was so excited to ride the combine. He pumped himself up to do it and when he got off he was proud. He was scared last year. I can't blame him too much, they are HUGE!
He fits in the tire!
Emily spent most of her time in the tractor that pulls the grain cart. Cadon got to drive. What fun!
I had to play with my camera too, so they were subjected to photo ops in the fields. I took 295 pictures of harvest. Maybe I went a little overboard. I did have a lot of fun though.
The one above and this one were some of my favorites. I have so many that I like. Maybe over time I can share more. I can't wait for next year!
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4 comments:
Love those two last shots!
Great pictures! My Grandfather and dad have land and harvest wheat and a few other things along with cattle and I am glad my kids will get that experience of being on a farm. I have already volunteered Charlie to send him for a few weeks in the summer when he is a little older so my grandfather and dad can put him to work!
Neat post... love the pictures. This reminds me a lot of Charlie's family and living around Hennessey, one of the things I've come to appreciate about this place :)
What wonderful pics Andrea! 295 WOW! What a great tribute to our farm life...thank you so much!! I would love to see more of your pictures.... Are they on picasa?
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