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
And his name is…..
Wednesday September 12, 2018 As we in the West continue to bake in dryness, we send concerns and good wishes to our friends in the East in the path of Hurricane Florence. Be safe. Ciara’s baby has been named Rowdy. We … Continued
The gentle boy
Wednesday August 1, 2018 Well I did manage to get the newsletter out yesterday morning on the last day of July, then I ran out the door to pick up my grandson. Whew. If you didn’t get a copy of … Continued
I ❤️ all the little ones.
Tuesday July 17, 2018 The human kids have decided to try camping for a day or two so the house is quiet again momentarily. Which gives me time to observe the alpaca kids a little more. The two gray babies, Geneva … Continued
It’s all good
Monday July 16, 2018 Claire continues to improve and I am so grateful for that. Thank you to all who sent good vibes for her. She gained weight and even tried her legs at running last night! Much better than the … Continued
Our last baby arrived safely and with a very interested audience
Friday July 13, 2018 Well I can’t be 100% sure your positive visualization helped get this last cria to arrive yesterday but I will thank you again nonetheless because I believe it did! 🙂 . Whooo hoo! And she is … Continued
Our special Scarlett
Friday June 29, 2018 Our grandson spent the day here yesterday and was so hoping to see a birth. No luck. We did see the babies kicking and squirming inside their mamas but certain things, like alpaca births cannot be forced. … Continued
Back to the routine 😀
Tuesday May 29, 2018 I know most people love long weekends, but I love getting back to my routine. 🙂 It’s time to focus on shearing day now and making sure it will go as smoothly as possible. The way … Continued
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday May 13, 2018 Happy Mother’s day to all the moms today. And if you’re hurting today for all the many reasons that this day might be hard for you, you might want to read this article. If today is … Continued
Back from R & R
Tuesday May 8, 2018 We’re back and refreshed and ready to start catching up on ranch life. We rolled into town a little before midnight last night after a delightful few days in Florida with our kids and grandkids. You … Continued
Fencing projects
Thursday April 26, 2018 Our male herd is down to only 11 boys (sales were good in 2017) so we have decided to add fencing some pasture areas to allow the girls more grazing space. The boys can’t keep up with … Continued
Tuesday April 24, 2018
Tuesday April 24, 2018 I spent several quiet hours in Yaya’s Yarn Barn yesterday, labeling yarn and enjoying the solitude. The water rushing in the creek was the only sound I heard and it was perfect. Plus I got a lot … Continued
Problem solving
Wednesday April 4, 2018 One of the things about farming that I love is how often it requires problem solving. And I love that I can share these things with my grandson. When it was time to feed the alpacas on … Continued