One of the best parts of my line of work is getting to travel! Recently, the girls and I traveled to this gorgeous little island called Mirth where I ran into this amazing woman who introduced herself to me as Heather Adams. We hit it off almost instantly! We decided to stay another day, we were actually scheduled to head home later that evening, so we could get our children together at the park. It was a beautiful day, the girls got a long great and major plus, I’d made a new friend! Fast forward to almost a month later, Heather called me to tell me that she and her children would be in the states and would love it if they could come and see the farm!
I was so excited! I just hoped our little slice of heaven could measure up to how much I gushed on about it! Farms are not for everyone, so, I wasn’t sure how she’d like it! I felt silly after seeing Hunter and Luna Rose’s eyes light up when they saw all the different plants and of course Kevin (our three legged cat) caught Luna Rose’s special attention. Of course, he jetted off to goodness knows where before anyone could touch him, lol.
Thankfully the kids were easily distracted. We’d just had a batch of egg’s hatch and the baby chicks were out soaking up those vitamin d rays! Hunter seemed a little bored by it so while the girls petted the baby chicks, I introduced him to Mertle. Our milk cow. He was amused by her, but then Duke had caught his eye. I am fortunate enough to own a horse that is extremely patient and tolerant of small children and loud noises! Hunter wooped and hollared as he ran over to Duke’s fence and immediately reached out for him. Duke was delighted to have attention though and of course he was searching for his candy (he has a think for gala apples). I showed Hunter how to properly feed him and he helped me clean his hooves (from the other side of the fence). It took some convincing to get Heather on board with it, but she finally agreed after 15th millionth time of looking into the big blue eyes of her sons, to allow Hunter to ride Duke as long as I accompanied him.
The girls were restless though so after a bit of time had passed, I told her to take them inside and make them lunch. Hunter and I would join them in a spell. Of course, I wasn’t realizing this meant 2 hours of riding Duke. He seemed out with it though. We were sad to see them leave, but are looking forward to our next visit with the Adams’ Family <3