Peace
Thursday, May 26, 2022 Sitting in the barn with alpacas is the best therapy. They hold no grudges, they have no intent to harm, they never lie, yet their souls run deep. They are curious and joyful, loving and peaceful. … Continued
They did it!
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 I decided to get some halter work done with the “babies” last weekend since the weather was agreeable and I had my best trainer spending the weekend! The girls, Ruthie and Raina did OK inside the … Continued
Live in help ❤️
Saturday, May 21, 2022 Farmer Ed and I got our boosters on Thursday and we were feeling a little extra tired and achy on Friday. But guess who wanted to come “take care of us”? Yes, our grandson AKA the … Continued
Dandelions everywhere! 😄
Friday, May 20, 2022 The pastures are fields of yellow right now with all the dandelions in bloom. And I couldn’t be happier! Do you know how wonderful dandelions are? It pains me to think that most people try to … Continued
Be careful out there
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Covid cases are on the rise again in Utah, so we’re being extra careful again. Our country passed a pretty grim milestone and it’s easy to numb yourself to the face that over 1,000,000 Americans have … Continued
Oh Benjamin!
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 They say the very finest fleeces attract the most hay. And if that’s true Benjamin has the finest fleece I’ve ever had here. And it’s a disaster! Baby fleeces are always a challenge to prepare for … Continued
Growing fleeces
Monday, May 16, 2022 What do alpacas do all day? Eat, chew cud, poop, repeat. And all the while growing fleece for our annual harvest. We grow the grass and they turn it into fleece. It reminds me of … Continued
Farm chores
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Once the snow stops (and it did) and temps warm up a bit – there is so much to do around here. Like Ed says “It all hits at once” But this year there are two … Continued
What a team
Friday, May 13, 2022 Oh its Friday the 13th! No, we’re not superstitious, so we’ll call it a good luck day just like all the rest of the days. Expect good things to happen and they usually do. Blue … Continued
It’s white again ❄️
Thursday, May 12, 2022 it’s not every day you look out your window and see snow and a hummingbird that was my first view this morning. The hummers are drinking their sugar water so I hope they’ll be OK. Since … Continued
Let’s Lighten Up!
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Things are so heavy, you know what I mean? Covid cases rising again, weather extremes and climate change, and don’t even get me started on politics. I’m not saying do nothing – please – let’s do … Continued
A Problem with my heart
Tuesday, May 10 2022 I’ve discovered that I have a problem with my heart. In the good ole days I was selling alpacas with gusto. One of my alpaca friends (who eventually hired me to sell her alpacas) said “you … Continued
Good Monday to you!
Monday, May 9, 2022 We removed all the tarps from the boys barn this weekend just in time for another winter storm and the temp this morning is 21°. Ha (they’re fine and loving it) The few inches of snow … Continued
Happy Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 8, 2022 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. ❤️ If … Continued