Babies?
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Visitors often ask when the babies will be arriving this year. Sorry my friends, none for us this year. We have had hundreds of births here and it is definitely the most intense, exciting, wonder filled … Continued
It’s all good
Monday, August 9, 2021 The smoke is still with us but seems to be better than when it came in on Friday. This too shall pass. The babies are doing great, I saw all 3 of them racing at first … Continued
Friday night in the barn
Saturday, July 31, 2021 When our afternoon rains came yesterday I decided to sit in the barn with Blue to convince him that the thunder was OK. I also thought Ciara was acting very uncomfortable and wanted to keep an … Continued
Keep your eyes on the skies.
Thursday, July 29, 2021 We’ve been having brief but welcome rain most afternoons lately. But yesterday the clouds were fading and I announced, “it’s not going to rain, I’m opening the gate to the new property”. The alpacas including the … Continued
He just wants to play. 🐾
Friday, July 23, 2021 We enjoyed a bit of unexpected rainfall last night and this time I was so pleased to see that the new moms and babies had tucked themselves in the back of the barn without any interference … Continued
Taking care of babies
Thursday, July 22, 2021 Both babies are gaining weight, Yay! Bottle feeding baby alpacas might sound like fun, but trust me it’s not. It’s been too hot for them to do much running yet but I have no doubts they … Continued
They have names!
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 After great discussions and much deliberation we have come up with names for the babies. It used to be a hot topic of conversation for Ed and I, but now we also need to involve our … Continued
But wait – there’s more!
Tuesday, July 28, 2021 We were outside checking on baby boy and I said to my grandson, “Get ready for round 2, Aspen is in labor.” Of course now he’s experienced so knows what to expect. 😉 But #1, this … Continued
We have a baby!
Monday, July 19, 2021 We have a baby! Ava started labor about 9 am yesterday morning and had delivered her baby by 10:15. And our alpaca lovin’ grandson got to see the whole thing. The whole event consumed every minute … Continued
Just keep waiting
Sunday, July 18, 2021 I must admit, It is quite fun to have someone just as focused on the births as I am. This 11 yr old boy checks alpaca butts with more frequency than I do! Yesterday he ran … Continued
And we wait
Friday, July 16, 2021 Ahh birthing season. I wish I could take a more casual approach to it all and go about my normal life but I have not been able to do that, ever. It’s true that most … Continued
Gathering hay while the sun shines
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Well we found a bit of hay. And now I can add getting hay out of a field to my resume. The farmer is actually a friend of my daughter and we are hoping he will … Continued
A little good news
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Well, I did find some hay and we’re going to pickup 50 bales this morning. The only catch is we have to load it ourselves. ugh. But we’re going early this morning so it won’t be … Continued
Park City perked me up
Sunday, July 11, 2021 When we’re waiting for babies to arrive I’m pretty much glued to home. But a quick trip to Park City for a bite to eat is good for a change of pace and helps me remember … Continued