Hello Ruthie
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 A little snow today will bring us back to reality but we can handle it. Significant melting continues and the light at the end of the tunnel is brighter. The dogs, both house dogs and guardian … Continued
I see you!
Monday, March 27, 2023 The blowing snow keeps covering the “porch” feeders with snow so all feeding has been inside the barn lately. It’s also much warmer in there and a quiet place for me to sit for a bit. … Continued
Growing fleeces
Monday, May 16, 2022 What do alpacas do all day? Eat, chew cud, poop, repeat. And all the while growing fleece for our annual harvest. We grow the grass and they turn it into fleece. It reminds me of … Continued
A smiley face for your Thursday
Thursday, January 27, 2022 Home school on the farm is over for this week and the kiddo is back home with his parents. Juno is doing so well, she even slept right next to the alpacas last night and I … Continued
A resting day
Monday, September 13, 2021 I get an automated reminder every morning to let me know what is on my schedule each day and today it said I have no events, tours or reminders. Yahoo! I’ll take it! Feeding all the … Continued
Plugged in and snapping photos
Sunday, August 8, 2021 I generally unplug from my phone around 8 pm when I pick up my kindle and read. I “reattach” myself later the next morning when I’m ready. Time spent unplugged is good for mental health I … Continued
Taking care of babies
Thursday, July 22, 2021 Both babies are gaining weight, Yay! Bottle feeding baby alpacas might sound like fun, but trust me it’s not. It’s been too hot for them to do much running yet but I have no doubts they … Continued
They have names!
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 After great discussions and much deliberation we have come up with names for the babies. It used to be a hot topic of conversation for Ed and I, but now we also need to involve our … Continued