New BFFs 💙
Monday May 11, 2020 It’s always a good Mother’s Day when I hear from all 3 of my kids. And even more special because our Salt Lake City family came for a Mother’s Day visit! We were mostly outside, chairs … Continued
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday May 10, 2020 Happy Mother’s Day! To new moms and old moms, adoptive moms, step moms, moms in heaven, moms to animals and 4 legged moms – thank you for taking care of the ones you love. ❤️ Alpacas … Continued
Best mask ever! 😷
Saturday May 9, 2020 As many of you probably are, I’ve been trying to find a mask that I can wear if I go out in public these days. I ordered a few on line, one didn’t fit at all, … Continued
Learning new things 😁
Friday May 8, 2020 In between chasing puppies and caring for the alpacas, I’ve enrolled in 2 on-line classes this month. One is a photography class from my favorite teacher, Kim Klassen and the other is a new venture into … Continued
The puppy boys
Thursday May 7, 2020 Oh those puppy boys sure do keep me busy. And their personalities are emerging in such different ways. They are both purebred pups and both showing signs true to their breed. Blue, the Great Pyrenees is … Continued
New pasture!
Wednesday May 6, 2020 We finally decide to let some of the alpacas enjoy the new property and they were so excited running all over they forgot to eat the grass! Ed has worked so hard to get the perimeter … Continued
Just be kind
Tuesday May 5, 2020 For everyone who is weary of staying home, there are others weary of risking their health every day to keep things working for us. Medical staff, grocery workers and all who are considered “essential”. And the … Continued
Woodland birds
Monday May 4, 2020 The colorful birds have returned to Woodland to cheer us up. Just in time! We’ve seen the hummingbirds, the tree swallows, evening grosbeaks, orioles, house finches, redwing blackbirds and more. And my favorite blue heron that … Continued
Rainy Sunday ☔️
Sunday May 3, 2020 Thunderstorms and a steady downpour of rain woke us early this morning but since we had barely a trace of rain for the whole month of April, we need it. The grass will really take off … Continued
Ultimate recycling
Saturday May 2, 2020 I’m hoping to get the barn finished today, and what a lovely pile of compost we have right outside the barn from what I’ve already moved! And this morning it’s steaming already! That earthy smell of … Continued
Are you open? (not yet)
Friday May 1, 2020 So today the state of Utah has relaxed restrictions from red (high risk) to orange (moderate risk). Does that mean we’re open? I’m sorry, but No! The event we had originally planned to host tomorrow would … Continued
Puppy teachers
Thursday April 30, 2020 We have more bagged beans ready and they are selling well! I guess I have found my pandemic product. Some how it fits. 💩 I’ve also started chipping away at the barn winter bedding and I’m … Continued
Spring clean up
Wednesday April 29, 2020 Today I plan to start the clean out of the winter barn bedding. It won’t be finished today but once I start I know it will eventually be finished. The Kubota and I both get tired … Continued
A Big day for Blue
Tuesday April 28, 2020 Blue passed a major hurdle and I gained several hours back in my day! He spent the whole day unsupervised out in the pastures, barns and all over the property. I told Charlotte and Chief they … Continued