It’s a passion :)
Thursday, April 13, 2017 Every day I have work that needs to be done at the computer, and that’s all fine. But my soul comes to life when I step out the door and go visit the animals. I’m so … Continued
How now brown cow?
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 I love brown cows. We often have cows pastured next to our ranch and the brown cows are undoubtedly the friendliest. The black cows stare at us from a distance but the brown ones run up … Continued
They’re back!
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 A sure sign that spring has arrived is when we hear the frogs in Woodland and we heard them this past weekend. I’m not sure how far they have to bury themselves to survive those 20 below zero … Continued
A few fleeces left?
Monday, April 10, 2017 The snow has all melted and the sun will be bright today. ☀️ Perfect! I need to get into the fleece shed and see if there are any more fleeces to have processed. I ran out … Continued
Rainy Saturday
Saturday, April 8, 2017 It’s pouring rain outside as I type – just as things were almost dry enough for us to work outside. <sigh> Oh well, there’s plenty to do inside too. I hope to finish one of my … Continued
Friday April 7, 2017
Friday, April 7, 2017 The fleeces continue to grow and I’m dreaming of all the wonderful yarn and roving we’ll soon have to offer. I looked at little Maybelline yesterday ( Miranda X Silver Lake) and her fleece IS charcoal gray and just … Continued
Work and play on Tuesdays
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Today I’m feeling grateful for a grandson who loves to do farm chores! Our new hay delivery was stacked rather high for me to reach and he effortlessly climbed to the top of the stack and sent … Continued
April 4, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 This will be a cold week at the ranch! Temps will drop in to the teens tonight so the alpacas will definitely enjoy wearing their fleeces. Snow is in the forecast for the weekend. ❄️ The … Continued
Rainy day tours
Monday, April 3, 2017 We had a large tour group come through yesterday and even though it was raining we pulled it off. They were all adults so we moved the tour inside and barn and our ambassador Scarlett was … Continued
A giraffe?
Sunday, April 2, 2017 Have you been watching April the giraffe as she prepares to give birth? I’ve been checking on her since February! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, do a quick google search and you’ll find … Continued
It’s all good
Thursday, March 30, 2017 Well, I guess March will be going out like a lion as we brace for another snow storm tonight and tomorrow. About this time every year I get antsy to get the barn cleaned out from the … Continued
Winter returns
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Winter has returned to Woodland! It snowed most of the day yesterday and all those green pastures are white again. Our grandson loves the snow and he’ll be happy to find lots of it here waiting … Continued
We ❤️ spinners
Sunday, March 26, 2017 A rather chilly Sunday will be perfect for moving hay today. It’s 23° as I type but should warm up nicely later today. A fun bunch of spinners (and one dear husband) came yesterday and left here … Continued