Swimming, combine fires and more!

Aunt Brenda's combine caught on fire yesterday, burning a small part of a corn field. Luckily, no one was hurt, the fire was put out right way and it did not get any of the corn that hadn't been harvested yet. Best case scenario, really, but I'm sure it was not any fun for Aunt Brenda! Quite scary! The problem was a return fuel line had gotten a hole in it and spurted diesel all over the motor. Uncle Jim went out and got new parts - fortunately the John Deere mechanic was already out on their farm fixing one of the tractors' air condiditoners! Aunt Brenda's combine should be up and running in no time!

Meanwhile, the kids are quite busy, swimming like fish and playing. Will swims across the entire length of Aunt Brenda's pool now - front and back stroke! Xan is exploring EVERYTHING, including the ketchup Grandma Peggy put on his lunch plate. Will is pictured sitting on the concrete pig bench the family got Aunt Brenda as a thank you for letting them all use her pool over the summer. Aunt Brenda has a thing for pigs. I must remember to contribute to the bench fund since it is clear my boys had a blast in it.... Plus, as an added bonus, I have included a beauty shot of Uncle Jim's new semi truck for hauling grain. As you can see, it was parked safely far away from where the fire broke out!