Early snow ❄️
Tuesday November 7, 2023 The ground is turning white and we’re hunkered down for the day. Last night we celebrated with a fun birthday dinner for my daughter and the 50th anniversary of me becoming a mother! How can I … Continued
Fall shadows and a special gift
Saturday, October 28, 2023 We had our first snow this week, and as you might guess it’s all melted now. Just a little nudge from Mother Nature to remind us that time is running out to get those outdoor chores … Continued
Out and about
Tuesday October 24, 2023 We’re just back from a little road trip to Boulder, Utah to visit our youngest son and his wife. Considering this is a remote type location, we had some of the best meals of our lives! … Continued
Super Blue Moon!
Wednesday August 30, 2023 A super Blue Moon seems like a good time to drop in with some updates. The gentle boy was here for a week and we made more memories of course. He is handling the big change … Continued
Farm Fresh Yarn
Friday, June 23, 2023 I managed to wash and dry my winter handspun just in time to get it hung in the store before the afternoon rain. No rain was in the forecast but that means nothing any more. I … Continued
Do they like shearing?
Thursday, June 15, 2023 Visitors often ask me if the alpacas like shearing day. Umm, absolutely not. They do not like being confined the night before, they do not like being restrained for their turn on the shearing mat, but … Continued
Harvest of fleeces
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Our kids from Boulder are coming today for a little visit visit and I have tours all week long. But as soon as I have a minute, I’ll start on the the fleeces. I examined many … Continued
We did it again
Sunday, June 11, 2023. Shearing day 2023 is behind us. yay! The forecast promised us rain at noon, but by some magic it held off until we were finished shearing the last alpaca. And even then it was only a … Continued
Dodging raindrops 💦
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 We’re dodging raindrops every day and the plants and pastures are loving it! I can’t remember a time in June when we haven’t yet turned on the irrigation system. Yes it will make shearing day a … Continued
Fleece colors
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Alpacas fleece comes in 22 colors according to the alpaca registry and even more if you are into the subtleties. Fawns, browns and greys have the most varieties and I think we have at least one … Continued
We love June
Thursday, June 1, 2023 Welcome June! The prettiest month of the year according to Blue Moon staff. (yours truly and Farmer Ed) Our apple trees have blossoms, the alpacas are almost finished growing fleeces for the year and the pastures … Continued
