A fishing day!
Friday August 2, 2019 Yesterday was a “Yaya day” so I decided to take my grandson fishing. (thank you Beth for coming to check in on the preggers on your birthday) There’s a quaint little trout farm just a few … Continued
Beach day!
Thursday July 11, 2019 Last year, the creek area was closed for most of the summer because we hosted our son’s wedding in that area and we didn’t want to deal with “bean piles”. No wedding this year so the … Continued
Happy Summer Solstice!
Friday June 21, 2019 Happy Summer Solstice y’all! Longest day of the year! What are you going to do today? I just sent my grandson back to Salt Lake City with Ed, AKA Dimpa (his grandpa name) and I’ll do … Continued
Our new hat model
Friday June 14, 2019 It was a good day just being the Yaya yesterday. Now I’ll get back to chores and fleeces and pasture clean up. We did get a bit of a downpour last night so I hope things … Continued
Move it, move it, move it
Saturday April 13, 2019 We got a little more snow overnight, but at least the alpacas are able to walk in all pastures searching for any blade of grass that might appear. They need to get their bodies moving after … Continued
A magical relationship
Friday April 12, 2019 The animals all love our grandson, but one alpaca in particular RAN in from outside when he herd his voice in the barn. Harry Potter is truly fascinated by this curly haired kid. Harry Potter is … Continued
Odin where are you?
Thursday April 11, 2019 Spring break at Yaya’s? It snowed ALL DAY LONG. But when you’re 8 years old it’s no big deal. Maybe it’s a little fun even. 🙂 If you recall, my grandson was here the day … Continued
Don’t put the snow shovel away yet
Wednesday April 10, 2019 A bit of a late post this morning – I was driving through “Star Wars snow” this morning at 6 am to pickup our grandson who will be staying here with us until next week. I’m … Continued
Happy Solstice!
Friday December 21, 2018 Happy Winter Solstice! The December Full Cold Moon will illuminate the cold winter night sky during Winter Solstice tonight. It will bring some much appreciated light to these long dark nights, and it also signals a … Continued
Making memories
Thursday December 20, 2018 Today I have the best cookie baking helper coming to help me bake Christmas cookies. My grandson! He actually loves baking and at age 8 is old enough to really help. We’ll make gingerbread men and … Continued
Meow meow MEOW!!!
Monday November 5, 2018 After a fun filled and memorable weekend with our grandson I think I’ll need a nap today after I drop him off at his school! LOL All the animals were well cared for and the crias … Continued
Golden hour babies
Friday November 2, 2018 A dusting of snow turned everything white for a while yesterday but by late afternoon it all melted and things were golden again. The winds are changing and I’m glad we have firewood stacked all around … Continued
The boy with the magic touch
Wednesday September 26, 2018 I always feel short on time the week before our Fall Open Barn days, there are so many little details that need to be done at the last minute. But to take some time out and … Continued