Friday March 23, 2018
Friday March 23, 2018 A bit of a late update this morning. I forgot about packing a lunch for the kiddo, etc and needed to get him to school on time. Belle just adores this kid, and was so happy … Continued
Thursday March 22, 2018
Thursday March 22, 2018 The snow has melted and the rain due today will definitely add to the March Mudness. Our grandson will be here today and is spending the night so all projects will be put aside for a … Continued
Making potions and lotions, or maybe just a salve
Wednesday March 21, 2018 I’ve been soaking a wonderful array of herbs in olive oil for 6 weeks now with the plan to make a healing salve. What’s in it? Read on….. Calendula Flowers. This is one of the best herbs … Continued
On being tied down
Tuesday March 20, 2018 This quote has been floating around on Facebook lately, and although not my words, it sums up my feelings so well I wanted to share it here. Quite regularly, someone seems to say to me “Oh but … Continued
Signs of Spring?
Monday March 19, 2018 Today is the last official day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Really. We’re covered in fresh snow, the night time temps are in the teens and I see a few days with snow in the forecast … Continued
Happy St. Patricks Day!
Saturday March 17, 2018 Our grandson is supposed to spend the day here so I’m hoping the snow doesn’t get in the way of our plans. The canyon we drive through between Salt Lake City and Woodland isn’t much fun … Continued
Friday March 16, 2018
Friday March 16, 2018 We got a bit more snow overnight and it looks so pretty (you can tell it’s been a mild winter when I refer to March snow as pretty, lol) We have a private tour group coming … Continued
Thursday March 15, 2018
Thursday March 15, 2018 The ground is white again and there’s more snow in the forecast for today. The alpacas were just getting used to strolling all over to look for green shoots but they’ll be back inside eating hay … Continued
Confirming pregnancies
Wednesday March 14, 2018 I do love standing out among the girls checking bellies for signs of movement. I missed doing it last year so I’m enjoying it more than usual 🙂 We used to send in blood tests and … Continued
How to soothe a grump – go the the barn!
Monday March 12, 2018 I spent quite a bit of time with the alpacas yesterday and what a great way to soothe a grumpy attitude because the silly time change. 🙂 I was looking for cria movement and noticing fleeces … Continued
What time is it anyway???
Sunday March 11, 2018 Did you remember to set your clock ahead by one hour? Silly don’t you think? Time in the barn never changes, we work around the sun, eat when we’re hungry and sleep when we’re tired. I … Continued
Saturday March 10, 2018
Saturday March 10, 2018 Belle did have her hike with her sister and one other newfypoo yesterday and it was great. Interesting to me is that she is the alpha dog here, but was very submissive with other dogs at the … Continued