Our time with the Rose's

Okay, so you see, life has this funny way of getting way from you.  We have been keeping busy - very busy, but you won't hear a single complaint!  Mike has a friend who proudly declares he will sleep when he is dead... lately, we have been living that motto,albeit to a much softer sense.   So, it is time to update on some of our whereabouts when this blog seemed to slow this soggy April in Ohio!  

Farmer Lincoln in heaven

Early April we were given the opportunity to visit with the Rose's.  This is our surrogate farming family, for those of you have not heard us go on and on about Farmers Bob and Saundra, in person. Mike and I believe this may be the most warm and welcoming couple we have come across in our lives so far.  I would even venture to say, that we hope that as our home continues to establish itself, it is our hope that some day others will speak so highly of us.  Any time spent in PA at Golden Hill Farms, with these friends, is always something the kids talk about for days on end! We all come home with new knowledge, fascinating stories, and simple, yet awe inspiring experiences. 


[Making mental note to learn how to post our video of Linc baling hay with Farmer Bob this past year.]

Ella combing the calf

 This recent visit we got see a newly born calf - that I believe will be named Yogi, in the days to come.  (There was some brainstorming of Yahtzee and YMCA(thanks to Ella.))  The name needed to begin with a Y, so our ideas were slightly lacking!  It was magnificent to see this young calf be released to pasture for the 1st time!  


The kids were also given the opportunity to brush and feed a calf, that was several months old.  (I will post pics tomorrow.)  Lexi and Ella were fascinated by this and Ella will still randomly bring up this experience on occasion.  Truly, these trips are memory makers and keepers!  =)

Lexi feeding the calf

We came home with 50 #'s of grass fed ground beef, that will take us through grilling season, taco nights, and numerous sloppy Joe meals and crocks of chili.  If you are looking for grass fed beef, we highly recommend Golden Hill Farms.  http://www.goldenhillfarms.com  You will struggle to buy grocery store meat again, after tasting the difference!


The kids learned how to play Chinese Checkers with Saundra, and are itching to play here at home as well.  Only, one little problem - I can't find our game set.  I know I own one, but since the flock moved into the basement, I can't access all the shelving like I used to be able to.  The rain won't stop long enough to allow us time to complete construction of the run for them, so the shelves and Chinese Checkers will have to wait a tad bit longer.  After all, patience is a virtue, right?


Bob and Saundra if you are reading this - thank you!  Thank you for letting us take your time on a lovely Saturday.  Thanks you for the delicious warm meal, the time spent with the us, the great conversation, and the memories we created!  We look forward to future visits and we look forward to attempting Maple tapping like we spoke about! The Adams5 will try anything once - how else will we be able to say to the kids "Oh, remember when we ....?"    Mike and I have so many good laughs thanks to this motto that leads our life! We have gotten into our fair share of mishaps, yet have experienced no regrets, and almost always make life altering discoveries when it comes to finding our lives' passions!