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Rowdy Races
20 Sep 2018

Rowdy Races

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday September 20, 2018  It’s a perfect fall morning at the ranch with 34° on our thermometer.  No wonder the babies were racing last night, they seem to know when it’s getting cool and I think it might help keep them … Continued

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Fire worries
19 Sep 2018

Fire worries

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Wednesday September 19, 2018  I’ve been getting emails and messages from friends who are concerned about us being near all the fires burning in Utah. It is a troubling situation for sure, over 90,000 acres burned, more than 2,000 homes evacuated and … Continued

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Back home again
18 Sep 2018

Back home again

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday September 18, 2018  I’m back from a wonderful trip to Santa Fe New Mexico with my dear sister and my lovely daughter. Sometimes you know, the moms, the nurturers and caregivers just need to take a rest and take care … Continued

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A little R and R
13 Sep 2018

A little R and R

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday September 13, 2018  I’m going to take a few days off to enjoy some time with some very special people and also get recharged after this birthing season. I’ll be back with a fresh outlook on Tuesday Sept 17 … Continued

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And his name is…..
12 Sep 2018

And his name is…..

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Wednesday September 12, 2018  As we in the West continue to bake in dryness, we send concerns and good wishes to our friends in the East in the path of Hurricane Florence.  Be safe. Ciara’s baby has been named Rowdy.  We … Continued

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Take a minute for a break from it all
11 Sep 2018

Take a minute for a break from it all

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday September 11, 2018  #neverforget  It will be in your newsfeed all day, and I’d like you to read this article if you are in the mood: https://johnpavlovitz.com/2013/09/11/things-worth-never-forgetting-on-911/   But I think often people come to this page for a break for the … Continued

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Grateful
10 Sep 2018

Grateful

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Monday September 10, 2018  We were still discussing baby names as we fell asleep last night and I can’t remember if we came up with a final choice or not because, well,… I fell asleep. 🙂 But we’re close. He’s … Continued

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Finally!
9 Sep 2018

Finally!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Sunday, September 9, 2018  Well well, after 1 year, one month and 3 days of pregnancy we finally have Ciara’s baby on the ground!  Almost exactly 20 hours after I gave her the inducing injection, she started labor and by … Continued

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waiting
8 Sep 2018

waiting

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday September 8, 2018   If I was paid for the hours I’ve spent lately watching alpacas with binoculars I’d be a wealthy woman. But alas its just part of the job.  No big changes at this moment, but we hope … Continued

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Time’s up
7 Sep 2018

Time’s up

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Friday September 7, 2018  No progress on the over due cria, so today I will induce her. The drug should take about 20 hours to work so we hope to see a cria tomorrow. I am not looking forward to this … Continued

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A natural mouse deterrent
6 Sep 2018

A natural mouse deterrent

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday September 6, 2018  Today I’ll be spraying peppermint essential oil all around the outside of the house.  Why?  Mice HATE peppermint!  This is the time of year they start to think about choosing their winter residence and I’d rather not … Continued

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Return of darkness
5 Sep 2018

Return of darkness

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Wednesday September 5, 2018  I don’t really mind the return of the darkness. I think it’s mother nature’s way to let us know it’s time to get ready for a more restful time of year. I’m anxiously awaiting our first … Continued

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Dyeing yarn? What color?
4 Sep 2018

Dyeing yarn? What color?

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday September 4, 2018  No we didn’t see a momma go in to labor on labor day.  Vet will be here this afternoon and we’ll look at all options. My vet respects my opinion so I feel confident that we’ll be … Continued

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Labor Day!
3 Sep 2018

Labor Day!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Monday September 3, 2018  Happy Labor Day! I’m going to say that to Ciara this morning and tell her this is the day she must start her labor.  I’ll also let her know that the vet will be here again on … Continued

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