Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this website.

Even though the temperature is still pretty darn warm here in Virginia, we have now officially seen the first signs of fall in our neck of the woods! It’s harvest time…

DSC_0094

Our property is almost completely surrounded by these beautiful rolling hills full of corn. Every year we spend the summer watching the stalks grow tall and playing in the rows.

photo-7

Like the farmers, we patiently wait while the hot summer sun dries out the feed corn until it’s finally ready for harvest. And by late summer and early fall, we know that the tractors will really get to work!

DSC_0079

Over the past few days, we’ve been watching what seems like a constant stream of John Deere tractors and trailers on parade, as they drive up and down the road outside of our fence. Even baby Spence has enjoyed sitting in the shade on the front porch swing and looking up bright-eyed when he hears the sound of another one rolling past.

DSC_0072

These tractors are making constant trips back and forth between the corn fields and the silos, depositing the silage into the silos at the farm up the street.

DSC_0091

You might remember a few months ago when we visited the dairy farm with our babysitters to check out the inner workings of the place. Since the boys loved that trip so much, Catherine and Rebekah suggested that we come back this morning to get an up close look while the local farmers filled their dad’s silos.

DSC_0071

My older two boys threw on their John Deere caps and headed off to J.D. Heaven!

DSC_0075

They obviously loved the tractors and trailers,

DSC_0070

but my favorite was this little guy, who was hanging out in the shade of a nearby tree.

DSC_0078

DSC_0083

The farm really is a special, beautiful place and it’s experiences like this one that remind me of how blessed we are to live in Madison!

DSC_0086

DSC_0095

DSC_0092

DSC_0076

Have a great holiday weekend, friends!

 

blair

Hey, I’m Blair!

Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!

Read More

Square overhead shot of hands serving a chicken pot pie recipe with biscuits
Overhead image of a bowl of chili mac on a dinner table with cornbread
Hands serving a platter of sheet pan sausage and potatoes

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.