Happy 2015!
Thursday, January 1, 2015 Happy New Year!!! New dreams, new friends, new beginnings, new plans! I love the Chinese proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” Go … Continued
A new dusting of white
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 We got a little more snow over night again, how nice to start the day all fresh and white. 🙂 It’s a Yaya day today so our grandson will be thrilled with the snow. We are … Continued
Matilda gets a job
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 A dog that has a job is a happy dog. Our 3 guardian dogs know their jobs and they are happy! Then we have 4 dogs who share the house with us and it gets a … Continued
Saturday Sister time
Saturday, November 22, 2014 Snow arrives today so we’re planning to stay close to home. We’ve tested out our winter systems already this year, and everything works, (except the #%&* cam) so let it snow. Moving hay over the snow … Continued
Happy Birthday Matilda!
Sunday, November 16, 2014 Well it seems I missed a big event yesterday. Our Matilda turned 3 years old! We actually did remember half way through the day so she got some special treats and lots of belly rubs. 🙂 … Continued
A thoughtful email :)
Friday, November 14, 2014 I want to share with you part of an email I got last week. “In my hectic life of mommy, wife, employee, and farmer I need a soothing place to relax and take a deep breath. … Continued
Waltzing with Matilda down Main Street
Saturday, November 1, 2014 Matilda has been so upset every time I take Bodhi in the car to go to the vet. (and that happens at least once a week) She just howls as the car pulls out of the … Continued
a rainy Tuesday
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 They’re predicting rain and maybe even snow for today, so I imagine there will be alpacas in the cam view often. We had visitors scheduled but many things change with the weather here. The one visitor … Continued
No stress please
Friday, October 3, 2014 The new girls have integrated into the herd pretty well. They are definitely staying close to each other and I’m glad we use the buddy system . Soon they will find their favorite spots to hang … Continued
Thank you!
Monday, September 29, 2014 Even though it did rain again on Sunday, we had a great turnout once again. Thank you so much to everyone who came out! We are sold out of socks and much of our recently spun … Continued
Look at Matilda!
Sunday, September 21, 2014 One more thing I decided to squeeze into a busy Saturday was a trip to a new groomer for Matilda. I saw a Facebook special for any size dog for $25, and that is about 1/4 … Continued
Wednesday update
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 It has cooled off enough that working outside is now doable again. So today will be pasture vacuuming day and more breeding. And then a fun trip to the local Farmers Market in the afternoon. The … Continued
Dont forget the dogs!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Taking care of the alpacas and running the alpaca business consumes most of my time around here. And I like that! But we also have six large dogs that need lots of attention too. Keeping them … Continued
Saturday happenings
Saturday, June 14, 2014 The target for today is the boys barn and pasture. We need to get it ready to move the little boys over and rebuild some of the low spots that get icy in the winter. When … Continued