Kimmy's House

Saturday night we went to Kim and Kent Jackson's house in Weber County. Kim, who we call Kimmy, just got 5 baby cows and the kids wanted to see them and help feed them. When we got to their house the baby calves were very hungry and the kids were very excited. Well, Harley and Hayden were excited, Hunter was not sure this is how he wanted to spend his evening. But he warmed up quickly to the idea and was soon bottle feeding a calf all by himself. Kent was a great teacher and helped the kids with the bottles. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and it was well worth the drive.









Harley ended up being the one to stick with the bottle feeding project while the boys ran off to discover other corners of Kim's property. Harley helped Kim and Kent finish the feeding and absolutely loved it!
After the cows got their dinner, we BBQ'd hamburgers and hot dogs, had watermelon, and pie! The kids ate as fast as they could because there was so much for them to do.
There was basketball,

There was feeding Kim's horse Shayla,

There was ripping out bushes and leveling the horse pasture with the four wheeler. Kent was very patient and each of the kids got a turn to ride with him. The boys especially thought this was a fantastic project. The can't wait to rip out the rest of Kim's bushes...

And last but not lease, making friends with Gunner and Wrangler, Kim's 2 Blue Heeler dogs. Harley took a particular liking to Wrangler and begged us to take her home with us. Kim and Kent thought that was a great idea. Dave and I said that Harley could stay with Kim and then she could be with the dog!

At the end of the visit (10:30pm) the kids were happy and the adults were tired. Harley was promised a summer of staying with Kim and her new baby and the kids all fell asleep in the truck on the way home. It was a great time and we will definitely go back and visit if the Jackson's will have us! Thanks Kim and Kent for opening up your home and letting the kids explore your farm.