Sensing a change
Sunday, August 21, 2022 I’m sensing a change. It was 48° here this morning and what a welcome relief that was from the heat. The grass growth has slowed down, the alpacas are eating more hay and sleeping with the … Continued
Pickles and a recipe
Friday, August 19, 2022 When the family was here in July they found my last jar of pickles from 2021 and ate every last one. So I knew I’d need to make more this year. Any one who likes pickles … Continued
Grateful for the grass
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Before we moved to Woodland in 2003, we had our herd of alpacas on a 5 acre parcel in Herriman, in Salt Lake County. Or “down in the valley” as they say. It was OK, but … Continued
Working dogs
Saturday, August 13, 2022 I truly believe there is no happier dog than a dog who has a job. Our guardian dogs might not have the cushy life that house dogs do, but they love their jobs and are … Continued
Let’s be creative!
Friday, August 12, 2022 The house is almost put back together from the big family gathering, the pastures have been cleaned and I finally realized I’ve been neglecting the creative side of my brain. Well. Let’s get that fixed. #1 … Continued
Who goes there?
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Was it the almost full moon or the overflow excitement from Juno’s birthday or a cougar wandering too close to the property? Whatever it was the dogs did not sleep much last night with all that … Continued
Happy Birthday Juno!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Guess who turns one year old today? Juno! Watching her grow from the timid little pup who was afraid of the snow, to one very impressive livestock guardian dog, we are so glad this girl joined … Continued
Rain is welcome here!
Sunday, August 7, 2022 I’m so grateful for these evening thunderstorms that have been rolling in lately. The guardian dogs don’t care much for the thunder and I have concerns about our second cutting of hay, but rain is always … Continued
Traditions
Thursday, July 28, 2022 The tradition began with the gentle boy. When he turned 8 we decided he was old enough to learn to drive the tractor. And our next oldest grandson who was living in Bangkok at the time … Continued
Sign of the times
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 We knew it would happen eventually. Since last fall, we’ve been expecting our roads to be torn uo to allow the city to replace a very old water system. Well as Murphy’s law would have it, … Continued
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