Raw Milk

     Yesterday we finally fulfilled a dream of ours. We bought our first 3 gallons of raw milk. Fresh from the cow that morning. We packed up the kids and went to the farm . They were so very excited to be going to a real farm with cows. We pulled up and they saw cows, chickens, cats and dogs. One of the "Littles" even started crowing at the rooster. We walked into the building with our empty mason jars to be filled. The kids watched with such excitement as the farmers wife filled each of our jars. After we got our milk we went outside to pet a few animals. First a lovable and very playful dog then a cute and cuddly kitten. After saying goodbye we checked to make sure we had four kids back in the van and no extra animals. To home we went to enjoy our delicious milk.
     Raw milk has amazing nutrients. We are very lucky to live in a state were it is legal. Our Oldest son has been lactose intolerant  since birth. We have read many things about people who are lactose intolerant being able to drink raw milk. We have been very excited to see if he can drink the raw milk instead of all these lactose free, soy and coconut milks.  So far he is tolerating the raw milk well. No adverse reactions yet. Normally if he drinks regular pasteurized milk the effects are almost instantly. I pray he can continue to drink it and it nourishes his and our bodies.  
    A few fun facts I found out about the raw milk. The taste, well there is nothing like it! It to me literally tastes like cow smells. Not the yucky manure smell just good clean cow smell. Also cream, oh yummy cream. I have been skimming the tops of the jars in hopes I get enough to make some homemade raw milk butter.