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When we had our first child, Rob's Dad gifted her with her very own calf. Now, to a non farming family that may sound odd, but to this farming family it was an honour. When our second daughter was born she too was given a calf. This was an extra special gift since Dad passed away suddenly a few months after his second grandaughter was born. The girls have been able to raise their calves into full grown mamas and been able to see them start their own herd. Often we will ship the girls' calves in the fall and we tuck the money away into a special account for the girls. This year, we reserved one of their calves to give to our son so he can start his own herd. We know Opa would've done this if he had been here. These are his farm grandkids, continuing his legacy. Up until this year our cows have always lived over at the main farm, but this year we have brought them home! We are so excited to have our own herd here at our acreage. Rob spent some time getting all the fencing up and strong as I do NOT enjoy chasing cows all over the neighbourhood! So our cows are here and happy. They are growing nice and fat on the fresh green grass and any compost scraps I throw their way! The best part is seeing the kids run to the fields and call...'Come on, Come on, Come on!' and see their cows run up to greet them. Opa would be proud.
A big shout out to 'Zomar'..our favourite cattle moving man!
Here come the Herefords!
Home at Last!
