Every year, Brent makes Deer Jerky. In order to do this, he has to grind up the meat, put the ground up meat in his little gun to make long jerky strips, then place those strips in the dehydrator for hours. This is definitely a process, but the outcome is great! Every year, since Ezra could walk and talk, he has wanted to be a part of the process. Brent is so good and patient with letting him help. Even if it means it will take a little longer to do it. I am so thankful for Brent and that characteristic of his. Well, this year, Ezra is 4 and I just feel like he can do so much more this year already than years past. He has grown up SO MUCH and really has become super independent. Even though, at times, this is so hard for me to accept, it has also been a big blessing and I love watching him do things, by himself, that he hasn't been able to do completely by himself in the past. He can now get up in the morning, get dressed from head to toe, brush his teeth and comb his hair all by himself. This helps me so much, especially now that we have 3!
Anyway, back to the jerky. Yesterday, Brent got out all the stuff to make the jerky and Ezra was so excited. I stood back to see how it was going to be this year. They knocked out that jerky making so fast because Ezra was an actual helper to Brent this year. It was like Brent had another person to help him do it. As I was standing back watching, I was so proud of Ezra and how much he has grown. Brought tears to my eyes!
Ezra grinding the meat that Brent put in the grinder
Emersyn woke up from her nap and had to join in the action
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