My cousin and her family were in town this weekend for our aunt's 75th birthday party (Happy Birthday, Aunt Rose Marie!), and we were lucky enough to have them, along with her brother/my cousin, visit us before they left the area. It is times like these that I think we get our perspective back for our life here...we have definitely had our ups and downs, but there's nothing like giving the tour to help remind ourselves of our accomplishes this year. In one year we've gone from apartment living to raising 2 alpacas, 2 dairy goats, 2 fiber goats, and 2 sheep. And a garden. And home ownership. There's so much to do that it will take years, but the look back on our achievements lets us see how far down the road we've traveled!
One of the fun activities we can offer guests is the opportunity to milk Mabel, and, of course, the reward of drinking our goat's milk (usually the milking before, fresh and cold). My cousin's whole family (her, her husband, and their two children) tried their hands at milking, and everyone tried and liked the milk :) The teacher me loves that we are able to offer this experience to people who do not normally harvest their milk. How awesome would it be to be able to teach about animals, milking, and cooking with that milk?? So, thank you, Mabel, for letting us share you today. We love sharing your gift, the gift that amazes us every day and makes us feel like successful farmers. You give us the milk that sustains our family, and you help spread the word about the joy of family farming. So cheers to you, my friend!
One of the fun activities we can offer guests is the opportunity to milk Mabel, and, of course, the reward of drinking our goat's milk (usually the milking before, fresh and cold). My cousin's whole family (her, her husband, and their two children) tried their hands at milking, and everyone tried and liked the milk :) The teacher me loves that we are able to offer this experience to people who do not normally harvest their milk. How awesome would it be to be able to teach about animals, milking, and cooking with that milk?? So, thank you, Mabel, for letting us share you today. We love sharing your gift, the gift that amazes us every day and makes us feel like successful farmers. You give us the milk that sustains our family, and you help spread the word about the joy of family farming. So cheers to you, my friend!
Im still waiting for my goat milk soap. Hello?
ReplyDeleteOh and make that "Full Time Teacher" not just a wanna be.