On Saturday, we took a drive up to Mustard Seed Ranch in Cookeville. What a beautiful place! They were hosting an event for JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship). NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) was also there. There were stations set up with lots of information on wild animals. One station had a live owl that the kids loved petting! Also at that station was a little corn snake that all the kids held. Jacob was apprehensive at first, but toward the end of the day, held it for a while. :) He is working on facing his fears. Me, not so much. :) We picked up a few brochures and posters with lots of pictures and information on our native animals here in TN. I am going to include it in a study on our beautiful state later in the year. Also, the kids were able to talk with members of the THP, Rescue Squad, fire fighters, and paramedics. They had a petting zoo with an ornery little donkey, a llama, and a baby buffalo, to name a few. AND, a rock climbing wall. They were so busy and had so much fun!!
We were able to tour the girls' and boys' homes. They are beautiful! It is amazing what so many caring folks can do for children who just need someone to love them and show them Christ. Some of these children have never been in church or seen the love of Christ displayed in their homes. The Ranch is working on several projects, including building more homes so they can take in more children. You can check out Mustard Seed Ranch
here.
All in all, it was a great day!
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| Look at the size of those tires! |
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| My boys :) |
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| Jacob being Hawkeye. |
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| Lexi pulled off a couple of Bulls-eyes! |
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| Made it to the top to ring the bell. |
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| Madi's first time shooting a bow! |
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| Looks a little scared. :/ |
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| Even Josiah tried it out. |
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The beautiful owl.
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| Siah and the snake. |
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| Donkey rides! |
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| We now want to add a Llama to our farm! |
