Sunday September 20, 2020 All dogs were quite vocal about something last night. It definitely sounded like more serious barking but it was too dark for me to see anything. And that is exactly why we have these dogs. I … Continued
Saturday September 19, 2020 It’s a cloudy gray morning here as we mourn the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a powerful woman who fought for an American ideal: justice for all. We all owe her respect and gratitude … Continued
Friday September 18, 2020 Nothing like a burst water pipe under the house to make a Thursday evening complete. lol Locals take note: we called every single plumber in Summit and Wasatch county and not one called us back. (it … Continued
Wednesday September 16, 2020 Our dear barn cats are all so unique. Garbo, the only girl, rules the bunch, Odin, the newest arrival is a glutton for love and being held by people and Bogart loves the alpacas. All 3 … Continued
Sunday September 13, 2020 I was out in the boys barn last night making sure all the hay feeders were filled and that the little boys had plenty of water (They don’t have access to the automatic waterer yet) and … Continued
Saturday September 12, 2020 After the first frost, many little creatures like mice are looking for their winter homes. I know they’re kinda cute, but I scream like a little girl if I see one in my pantry. EEEEWWWW! I … Continued
Thursday September 10, 2020 How are you coping my friends? We’re 7 months into this crazy pandemic and I don’t actually see an end to it in the near future. A vaccine? Or do we just learn to live with … Continued
Monday September 7, 2020 Well Happy Labor Day! In past years this day is chocked full of local activities like the Sheep Dog Trials in Midway, Swiss Days, and local Francis Frontier days. This year, everything has been cancelled due … Continued
Sunday September 6, 2020 I love fall. My animals love fall. Be gone you 90+ degree days! Time to enjoy a month or so outside before the winter forces us indoors. I know it’s not officially fall until later in … Continued
Thursday September 3, 2020 Today I’m feeling grateful for the busy-ness on the farm that takes my focus away from the political rhetoric of the day. Not that I don’t think it’s important because I really do, but a mind … Continued
Wednesday September 2, 2020 I did bring Romulus over to see the girls on Monday. I barely had him through the gate and our dear Smiley charged him, spit at him and tried to knock him off his feet!! Poor … Continued
Monday August 31, 2020 Today I’ll be bringing Romulus over to see the girls again to check pregnancies. We used to send in blood samples to the lab, and occasionally do ultrasounds, but I’ve found that behavior is just as … Continued
Sunday August 30, 2020 Each tour we do, we get a little better at working around the pandemic and it’s issues. Yesterday we had a family group come for a private tour and it almost seemed normal. The more you … Continued
Saturday August 29, 2020 Usually by this time of year we are deep into planning mode for our big Fall open barn days. Every year since 1999 we’ve opened our gates to the public the last weekend in September and … Continued