I'll take you for a ride on my big green tractor...

Ok, so this weekend I was going home to visit my parents (as I've done nearly every weekend since JS deployed).  I got a new sewing machine a few weeks ago, and my Mom was going to teach me how to use it.....but my Dad had other plans for me.

My Dad informed me that he and his buddy are thinking of starting a "Wife Bootcamp".  Its a course that will teach new wives how to do many things that will keep their husbands happy.  These things include being able to take care of the lawn in the husband's absence, as well as being able to buy the correct beer for the husband.  (Please note, my Dad and his buddy are really silly sometimes, and just like to have fun).

So, my Dad decided that it was time for me to learn how to mow the lawn....something I had NEVER done before.  My parents have a large front lawn, as well as a HUGE back lawn, so there is a lot of mowing to be done.  My Dad took the picture below to send to JS....he thought that he would be very proud of me!

After I was finished mowing (which, to tell you the truth wasn't too bad.....but JS informed me that I must learn how to use a push mower because he doesn't have a riding tractor like my parents;-) ), I helped my Dad split wood.  My parents live in the forest, so there are a lot of trees that have fallen over, and my Dad harvests that wood to burn during the winter.  He used to split it all by hand, but it is just too difficult of a job, so this year he purchased a wood splitter.  That thing is amazing!  However, it is still a TON of hard work.  Dad and I worked the entire day (well, until after 6:30PM), and needless to say we were pooped!  A bonus for the day, I got some sun!  Unfortunately, I'm now sporting a modified version of a farmer's tan.  Looks like I'll have to hit the tanning bed before I head down to the shore!