One year ago today….
Sunday, February 28, 2021 One year ago today picked up our sweet Bernese Mountain dog puppy Banjo. We had no idea we’d soon be spending our time with him in quarantine! But he lucked out and has been with his … Continued
Happy Birthday Banjo!
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Happy Birthday Banjo! Banjo turns one year old today and that means we survived the first year of puppyhood! Blue will also turn one year old in a few more weeks and that means we survived … Continued
Be smart, be safe
Saturday October 10, 2020 I know I’ve made the right decision by holding off on tours for now. Utah does a lot of thing right, but the way they’ve handled the virus is making me shake my head. The rolling … Continued
Teenage puppies – oh my!
Saturday July 18, 2020 Living with 6 dogs can be challenging at times, entertaining all the time and boring never. Blue and Banjo, the puppies, are still young puppies, even though their size makes them seem older. Six month old … Continued
A brave puppy 🐾
Sunday July 5, 2020 Well we made it through two nights of fireworks and all the animals did OK. One even enjoyed it! Banjo actually watched the fireworks sitting right next to Ed and seemed to enjoy the displays in … Continued
Simple pleasures
Friday May 29, 2020 We work hard in the spring and summer but the reward is to sit on the deck each evening before dinner and enjoy our happy hour with the dogs while watching the alpacas in our little … Continued
The puppy boys
Thursday May 7, 2020 Oh those puppy boys sure do keep me busy. And their personalities are emerging in such different ways. They are both purebred pups and both showing signs true to their breed. Blue, the Great Pyrenees is … Continued
Puppy Power
Sunday April 26, 2020 It’s 45° and raining here this morning, I sure could have lingered in bed for a bit longer but oh wait…I have puppies! lol It’s all good. Although they do wake me up earlier than I … Continued
A play date!
Monday April 20, 2020 Well our puppy boys finally had their play date. We wanted to be sure that Blue knew his place was with the guardian dogs and the alpacas and we also wanted to be sure that Banjo … Continued
Puppy training 🐾
Saturday April 18, 2020 I’m feeling grateful for no snow this morning! Banjo needs more leash training and Blue needs more alpaca training and that is much more pleasant for me to do when it’s not wintry. 🙂 I really … Continued
We’re closed and Banjo’s bored.
Saturday April 11, 2020 Our Governor has extended the Stay at Home directive for Utah to May 1. That does not mean we will reopen on May 1, It means we will reevaluate things on May 1. I am getting … Continued
Ouch! and helpful dogs
Tuesday April 7, 2020 One of the alpacas ran past me at the gate as I was hauling 2 heavy bales of hay over a bumpy spot right in front of the gate. I fell down tweaking a knee pretty … Continued
Spring snow and a good puppy
Wednesday March 25, 2020 It looks like a mid winter morning here with several new inches of snow and the snow plows are out clearing the roads. Life as usual for early spring in Northern Utah. I know people are … Continued