In Case You're Wondering....

If you're around Luke at all, you probably know about his lawnmower fascination. He's really liked lawnmowers since about one year of age. However, as he's gotten older, he can obviously talk about it. Last summer, he started asking nearly everybody about the color of their lawnmower, how it starts, etc. Since going through the winter and there wasn't any mowing going on (despite a very mild winter), I've noticed he hasn't been asking as may questions about other people's lawnmowers. BUT, in case you're wondering, Luke does still indeed have a fascination with lawnmowers. He still notices them when we're driving around town, and he'll notice them in obscure places behind people's houses (stuff I would NEVER notice -- even if I weren't driving). AND, so far, Marc's had the lawnmower out several times this year for our own yard. Yep, Luke's been out to help -- if Marc were to ever mow without him, we'd have one SAD little boy.

And, yesterday was a big day in "Luke's World." I had a routine prenatal doctor's appointment. My dad has been kind enough to come and watch Luke during most of my appointments. Yesterday was no exception. The evening before, my dad called and asked if he could take Luke to my grandparents' old farm (which still remains in the family) in McPherson County (about 30 minutes from here). I didn't care at all...I just had to drive up and get him after my appointment because my dad was going to be there awhile. When I arrived at the farm after my appointment, here's what I got to see -- one happy boy on a lawnmower with his Papa.

After those pics were taken, Luke ended up with a very special treat. A motor grader came up the country road. My dad quickly flagged down the drive to stop (the driver he not only knows, but he's a second cousin). My dad asked Keith (the driver) if Luke could climb in the motor grader for a bit. Keith obliged and even turned off the motor grader to avoid any intimidation (Luke doesn't particularly like loud noises; however, the motor grader noise wouldn't have bothered him). SO, after mowing with Papa, Luke got to climb inside a motor grader....it's TOO BAD I didn't have my camera with me at that point....it all happened kind of fast. After that point, I headed home with Luke. Upon arriving at home, Marc had already gotten home from work. He needed to then mow our lawn. SO, Luke, once again, went out with his Daddy to mow. (and, I didn't get anymore pics....I figured I already had some from not quite two weeks ago -- the ones posted above). What a day in "Luke's World."