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
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
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
Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸
Monday, July 4, 2022 Happy 4th of July! Local fireworks continue to terrify the animals but we made it a fun day nonetheless. Early this spring we fenced off the girls’ favorite pasture to let it rest and reseed it. … Continued
Saturday vibes
Saturday, July 2, 2022 Friday night was free of fireworks except for the ones at the rodeo and those are far enough away that it’s not terrifying to the animals here. yay One down 3 to go. And then of … Continued
Colored skies, quiet or noisy? 🌈
Friday, July 1, 2022 Happy July! Even though our state is a “tinderbox” they have not restricted any fireworks, so we’ll be comforting our pups a lot this weekend. Poor Blue is most affected and we simply cannot bring him … Continued