Guess who’s 4 years old? 🐾
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Our sweet newfypoo Belle turned 4 yesterday and I forgot to mention it. So today the post is all about Belle. She was welcomed by Jack and Ginger our 2 labradoodles 4 years ago and she … Continued
Simple pleasures
Friday May 29, 2020 We work hard in the spring and summer but the reward is to sit on the deck each evening before dinner and enjoy our happy hour with the dogs while watching the alpacas in our little … Continued
Belle has something to say
Wednesday November 13, 2019 Belle is a talkative dog. 😉 And she loves to participate in our conversations. But she knows that barking in the house can get her in trouble so she uses her favorite ball. It makes us … Continued
Happy Birthday Belle!
Sunday May 19, 2019 Our sweet newfypoo Belle turns 2 today! Honestly we have so many animals I don’t usually remember birthdays, but for some reason this one sticks in my mind. So she’ll get a special meal and lots … Continued
What’s your favorite soap?
Wednesday August 15, 2018 It’s time to start making new soaps for our fall event and today I’ll start with Alpaca Spice. If you have a favorite and want to see it on our soap shelves, let me know soon … Continued
Friday February 23, 2018 and a Belle video
Friday February 23, 2018 The animals are enjoying winter “tea” served every afternoon the barn and I’m growing a few new muscles from hauling water buckets. 🙂 It’s all good. I love taking care of my animals. When I pull … 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
Friday September 15, 2017
Friday September 15, 2017 We’re finally getting a lovely soaking rain. This will be perfect for the grass seed I spread around some bare spots in the pastures yesterday. One more week and we’ll be opening our gates to the public, … 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
Puppy Belle Update
Monday August 14, 2017 Time for a Belle update! Last week she had her first official visit with a professional dog trainer. The trainer was very impressed with Belle’s focus and attention to people and her mellow but alert temperament. … Continued
Friday July 28, 2017
Friday, July 28, 2017 We woke up to a crispy 47° this morning and if you thought Belle had puppy energy before, you shoud have seen her this morning! lol I bet she’ll love winter. Bogart the kitten follows her around … Continued
An energizing week
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 One week ago today I drove to pick up Belle! What a week it’s been. She has a way of focusing all my energy on her little brown fluffy body and many of the things I … Continued
Alpacas meet Belle
Friday, July 21, 2017 The alpacas were much better around Belle close up than at a distance. Once they could see her closely, and sniff her a bit they were mostly curious. Of course the fact that I was holding … Continued
Belle’s first day
Thursday, July 20, 2017 Belle’s first day at Blue Moon Ranch couldn’t have been better. In keeping with her socialization training, we went to the Park City Farmers Market and she rode happily in her red wagon, accepting pets and praise … Continued