A lovely chill in the air!
Sunday, September 6, 2015 It’s 29° here this morning! If that’s not a perfect morning for a big pot of coffee and some knitting I don’t know what is. Lucky for me I have enough yarn to last quite a … Continued
Very special dogs
Friday, September 4, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions on finding a helper for Chief. Our local shelter is unique in that they will allow dogs into situations like ours, most shelters require that the dog be a house pet. … Continued
BFF’s forever …or until the next girl comes around
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 We saw a little rain over night and it looks like more is on the way. I had hoped to bring a boy or two over today to check on the pregnancy status of some of … Continued
We’ll be open this afternoon!
Saturday, August 15, 2015 Yes today is the day for friends and neighbors to come visit the babies. We’ll be open from 1-4 this afternoon. We have news soaps, yarn and roving in Yaya’s Yarn Barn too. Our fall shipment … Continued
Friday, August 14, 2015 Last night the thunder moved in, the alpacas all ran for the barn, and the house dogs convinced us that happy hour should be moved from the deck inside the house. But if even a drop … Continued
“Criations” of the day
Thursday, August 13, 2015 Today will be another breeding day. A long long time ago, when we boarded our alpacas, I’d say to the woman who boarded them, “will you please get that girl bred!” Having absolutely no idea what … Continued
Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head 🎶
Saturday, August 8, 2015 We had quite a storm come through here last night and it is so very nice when all the babies are old enough to follow their mamas into the barn when it rains. For the first … Continued
We’re soapin’ again
Thursday, August 6, 2015 The Blue Moon soap factory is back in action today. 😉 Oatmeal Milk and Honey is one of my most requested scents so that is on the list for today. Do you have a favorite that … Continued
Do you want to see the babies?
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 I hope to find time today to work on the August newsletter – but I’ll let you in on a little secret that will be in the newsletter: The babies are inviting you to an open … Continued
August 4, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Our newest baby is doing well, and we’ve named her Aspen. Our nephew and his girlfriend are here visiting from Chicago for a few days, so it’s been a fun family week too. One son came … Continued
Grow fleece , not tomatoes!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Another chilly morning at Blue Moon Ranch – 34° !! This is why I should not be trying to grow tomatoes here. Tomato plants like warm nights, but I keep trying to grow them every year. … Continued
Any day now….
Monday, July 27, 2015 Angelica should be the next to deliver, but her “due date” is not until Early August. She is looking HUGE and getting rather uncomfortable. She’s eating non stop all day – which I see often right … Continued
Fussin’ over the wee ones
Thursday, July 23, 2015 Our evening thunderstorms always make me concerned about any of the newest babies wandering out of the barn and getting soaked, so I have been putting little coats them at night. Why all the fuss you … Continued
Another baby!
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Yay! Smiley finally delivered her cria on a perfect day – right at noon. This is the first cria out of Stetson that we’ve seen here and I am thrilled. Packed with blinding bright white fleece … Continued