Pie and Beer day?
Sunday July 24, 2022 If you live in Utah like we do, you know that today is a holiday, or is it, since it’s Sunday and Utah does not generally celebrate holidays on Sundays. Hmmmmm. But for the rest of … Continued
Taking a little break
Sunday, July 17, 2022 The house is ready, the pantry and frig are both jammed with food. Let the family reunion begin. No farm tours for the next few weeks as we reunite with our family. It looks like the … Continued
Sheep Camp Trailer
Saturday, July 16, 2022 A bit of Utah history for you: Sheep production was the dominant livestock sector in Utah at the start of the 1900s, reaching a peak of nearly three million sheep and lambs by 1930. The … Continued
Getting ready
Friday, July 15, 2022 I spent almost the entire day in Salt Lake City yesterday shopping and getting prepared for our big family reunion. Shopping to feed 13 is sure different than than it is for 2! It actually was … Continued
It’s over?
Thursday July 14,2022 One of our visitors last week said to me “I bet you’re so glad the pandemic is over!” Ummm, honey, it ain’t over yet! I understand about 8 out of 10 Americans have had a covid infection, … Continued
Little king of the hill
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 A few days ago we had a load of dirt delivered to be spread over some low spots in front of the girls barn. But the alpacas and dogs are having such a good time with … Continued
Happy Barn Cats and a stinky dog
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 I wonder if Odin was waiting for the hay delivery to return home? All 3 barn cats are so happy when we get the new hay stacked and their perching places increase tenfold. Nooks and crannies … Continued
Little Benjamin
Friday, July 8, 2022 Our only male in the girls barn is tiny Benjamin. He’ll be one year old this month month and so far isn’t showing any signs of male type behavior. He’s far too tiny to be in … Continued
Keeping it wild
Thursday, July 7, 2022 To lawn or not to lawn, that is the question. Once growing season starts here there is a perpetual debate about mowing lawns, pruning trees and keeping growth under control. Can you guess who is on … Continued
Summer beauty
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 As I’m watching my alpaca friends post photo of their new crias, I’m happy to be enjoying the beauty of our maturing herd. Babies are sweet of course but the no stress summer is suiting me … Continued
Quiet Tuesday
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 A nice quiet Tuesday is just what our dogs need. Actually it sounds pretty good to me too. I can barely stand to read the news today. I do and I will because I feel it … Continued