Lambs

Our 3 oldest kids are raising baby lambs this summer to sale at the fair.

They have learned so many great lessons and have loved doing it.

1- Responsibility

They have to feed them every morning and night.

It is a daily task they can't take vacation from without getting a substitute.

2- Love

They have named their lambs and they talk and pet them.

They have washed them, applied medicine to sores, etc.

3- Safety

They have learned that fences provide safety and security.

(Just like rules and laws protect us)

They are true shepherds- 

they seek out lambs who escape the fence and bring them back.

It is great training for parenthood.

Their dad has worked with them every evening 

to guide them with firm but loving kindness.

Here is my littlest "lamb" feeding one of their little lambs.

 Myriam was a star at the fair.

She was so good at controlling her lamb and at performing.

She has such great confidence and skills.

She took first place in her class on showmanship.

She named her lamb Spencer, after her cousin.

 Packer loves his lamb. He named him Tanner (after his cousin).

He wishes he could pay him back in some way

 for the sacrifice the lamb is giving for him to earn money.

Packer was so nervous at the fair,

but he did a great job looking right at the judges.

Sadie loves her lamb, Bethany.

Sadie's loving care and nurturing abilities were really brought out by caring for Bethany.

Sadie is going to be a great mother one day.

Thanks to the Ferrins who taught us how to do the whole lamb process.

They are such great friends!