Monday December 30, 2019 It snowed most of the day yesterday even though the weather apps told us it was just cloudy. Hellloooo, we can see it snowing right outside the windows! It’s snowing this morning, even though it’s not … Continued
Sunday December 29, 2019 The word of the week is fuddlemuss and we’ve been having fun with that. But actually much more important than that silly word is the word you use to set an intention for the whole year. … Continued
Saturday December 28, 2019 Most of the family is now off on a cross country ski adventure and at the moment the house is quiet. Snowing lightly and about 10 degrees… another cup of coffee by fireplace sounds just fine … Continued
Friday December 27, 2019 It’s a chilly 5 degrees here this morning and I’m grateful to have alpaca gear to keep me warm as I venture out today. We sold so many alpaca socks this season I know many of … Continued
Thursday December 26, 2019 And now we begin the week of Fuddlemuss. Yes, it’s a fun word I invented a few years ago. Fuddlemuss. The week between Christmas and New Years when you’re never sure what day it is. ha! … Continued
Wednesday December 25, 2019 Merry Christmas to all! We have a house full of joyful laughing, too much food and wrapping paper every where. The inside dogs (all 4 of them) are all exhausted and our grandson is practicing on … Continued
Monday December 23, 2019 Our grandson was so happy to be up at the ranch yesterday – “You have snow! And Ice!” I guess Salt Lake City has all melted and this kid loves snow and ice. We made caramel … Continued
Sunday December 22, 2019 Well, Charlotte did get employee of the year award last night. Chief got it last year so it only seemed fair. And Charlotte was barking to tell the whole town of Woodland about it from midnight … Continued
Saturday December 21, 2019 Happy Winter Solstice! Even though the coldest part of winter will be in the next 2 months, it warms my heart to know that starting Friday, the sun will be up for a few seconds longer … Continued
Friday December 20, 2019 As the world gears up for holiday frenzy, the barn becomes all the more inviting. Other than one simple string of colored lights, the barn is just as peaceful as it is all year long. The … Continued
Thursday December 19, 2019 Some days its hard not to be political on this blog page, and today is one of those days. But I also want this to be a place you can come for a break from it … Continued
Wednesday December 18, 2019 One week from today is Christmas! Yikes! Am I ready? Of course not. I’m never ready early for anything. Most of our kids will be here, some arriving on Monday and that is what’s important. My … Continued
Tuesday December 17, 2019 Our thermometer reads 1 below zero this morning and I see lot of cud chewing on the alpaca cam. Chewing cud helps them stay warm and it’s why I put hay out late in the day. … Continued
Monday December 16, 2019 We decided to check the trail cam I put on the new property since Charlotte has been barking a lot at night and wondered if we could see any activity. Nothing. Not one movement in 2 … Continued