Rainy Night...

As much as we would like the weather to remain nice so we can wrap this harvest season up, it's still nice to have a "break" every once in a while because of rain (and not because of break downs).  Rain began late yesterday afternoon and continued into late evening so Brad was in for supper and that was definitely a nice change of pace.  It's been a while since we actually sat at a table.  I was worried Jo had forgotten how to eat at the table, but she surprised me.  I think she was just as glad to have Brad home as we all were.  Most days during planting and harvest, Brad leaves the house at around 6:30 in the morning and returns home late at night...some nights it's been 12:00.

While we all missed him, I think the middle missed him the most.  These two definitely share a special bond...

 Most nights during bed time, she would start crying because Brad is always the one to put her to bed and read her a story while I put Jo to bed (B is self-sufficient and can read her own bedtime story ;).

Mel purchased a locket at a holiday craft expo over the weekend and she has been begging me to take a picture of her and Brad.  So, last night was the night, but she was already in her PJs when I decided to snap the photo, so she had a meltdown and I told her to put her other shirt back on.  I assured her that the picture would be a close-up so no one would see her My Little Pony shorts;)  Now, the locket holds two photos...like most lockets do.  And she wants both pictures to be of her and Brad.  I don't know how I feel about that!;)

 B had to be in a photo also..

 Or two..

 And Jo was being ornery and decided to pull all the Diego Little Swimmers out of her closet and insisted she wear one, so I did what every good mom would do and put it on her....on the outside of her pants.  You know, for double protection:)

We are back in the fields today, even though it's a little soggy, but they are eager to find out if the combine is fixed.