Sunday January 14, 2018
Sunday January 14, 2018 Ed gave me a wonderful gift yesterday and did all the animal chores for me. Yes I do love being out in the barn and caring for the animals but to take a whole day to rest … Continued
A very bored puppy
Wednesday January 10, 2018 The flu continues. Poor puppy Belle doesn’t understand why mom is not taking her for walks and spends so much time in bed. So she built a fort – I kid you not. Next to my bed … Continued
We’re Open Today!
Saturday December 16, 2017 It’s our annual Holiday Open House today! We’ll open the gates at noon – before that hour, we’re scrambling to get animals fed and do other chores so we can visit with you until 4:00. That’s … Continued
Imaginary dogs
Tuesday December 12, 2017 When I was a kid, I didn’t have imaginary friends, but I did have imaginary dogs. I’d walk them down the street holding on to their imaginary leashes and I’d brush them carefully every day. My parents … Continued
Friday December 1, 2017
Friday December 1, 2017 Unseasonably warm temperatures continue for us today and although I know it’s not what the ski industry needs, it’s unbelievably pleasant working outside. The alpacas are getting plenty of exercise as they wander about and I … Continued
Tuesday November 14, 2017
Tuesday November 14, 2017 It looks like we’ll have a bit more time for winter preparations around here as the weather continues to be dry and mild. I know the skiers are praying for snow but we can use the extra … Continued
Take a Walk
Friday November 3, 2017 One of the bonuses about having puppy like Belle is that I need to take her on a walk every day. When she was just a teeny pup and the roads were so hot this summer, we … Continued
Friday October 27, 2017
Friday October 27, 2017 There must have been some major tussling going on around the main cam station yesterday and I found it upside down and in the hay feeder. I thought I fixed it but for now the only cam … Continued
Full Moon Follies?
Sunday October 8, 2017 I know the full moon was a few days ago, but the skies are still flooded with moonlight here and all of our dogs were quite active last night. Do they see shadows, raccoons or skunks … Continued
I can see clearly now…
Wednesday September 20, 2017 It will be sunny and cool today, a perfect day for getting the pastures all cleaned up. Way back in the beginning I’d use the rake and shovel method and try to do it every day. … Continued
Dogs and Alpacas
Sunday September 17, 2017 Jack has improved slightly on his steroid meds but we have to be very watchful of his activity and keep hoping for the best. I’m knitting a few more projects as fast as I can to … Continued
Making Memories
Friday September 8, 2017 I was lucky enough to have some Yaya time yesterday when I got to pick our grandson up after school. Belle absolutely adores him and was so happy to see him. Of course the other dogs … Continued
Thursday September 7, 2017
Thursday September 7, 2017 The skies are still hazy with smoke from fires all over the west. Luckily nothing is burning close enough to threaten us at all. Belle and I went to the Farmers Market yesterday and she did … Continued
Friday September 1, 2017
Friday September 1, 2017 Yay! It’s September! Cooler days and even cooler nights, trees changing colors, and gorgeous alpaca yarns coming back from the mill. The yarn we got back yesterday is simply amazing. I’ll get some photos in the … Continued