We have good friends in Richmond who own about 10 acres. On Mondays, we try to take the day and go to their house to visit. They have all boys but are the same age as my girls and have grown up together over the years. Each day we visit is usually an adventure. They have several animals there-chickens, 3 llamas, 3 sheep, 2 alpacas, 4 horses, several goats, 4 dogs, 3 cats, 1 rabbit and pet rats. It has been nice because we all participate in the work as well as the fun.
Today, we rescued overheated animals, helped with the plants, swam and watched a baby chick being hatched. I am so thankful that my children get this small piece of farm life. It is good for them to see the miracle of new life as well as the finality of death and know that it is a natural part of life. Before we started into gardening, they saw where fruit and vegetables come from and the labor used to grow them. They gathered and ate eggs from their chickens. They have helped train animals and care for them.
You will see more posts of our adventures at their farm especially during the warmer months.
Today, we rescued overheated animals, helped with the plants, swam and watched a baby chick being hatched. I am so thankful that my children get this small piece of farm life. It is good for them to see the miracle of new life as well as the finality of death and know that it is a natural part of life. Before we started into gardening, they saw where fruit and vegetables come from and the labor used to grow them. They gathered and ate eggs from their chickens. They have helped train animals and care for them.
You will see more posts of our adventures at their farm especially during the warmer months.
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