Fun in the snow
Friday, December 10, 2021 A lovely snow fell all day long, the alpacas and Blue got soaked but were happy. The alpacas came out of the barn mid morning and decided they’d just stay out. This was not my preference … Continued
Where’s the white?
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Our forecasted snow storm poofed into one or two flakes and then disappeared. ugh Fingers crossed for better luck with Thursdays storm. I will never forget when I first moved to Utah and it was snowing … Continued
Waking up to white pastures and muddy dogs
Saturday, November 20, 2021 We woke up to white pastures and it looks great! It will probably all melt here but we’ll hope the mountain tops got more that will stick around. Yay for snow! Our grandson was out in … Continued
Snow makes us happy!
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 The snow is accumulating in the mountains and that’s all good. As it melts today we’ll have some muddy spots but for the most part it’s still a winter wonderland here. ❄️ Today is our weekly … Continued
Between seasons
Thursday, October 14, 2021 It’s snowing again and I just watched our guardian dog Charlotte move 2 of the last alpacas into the barn. Queen Ester and baby Raina decided they’d stay out in the snow but Charlotte had other … Continued
A taste of winter
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 The sun is peeking out today and it looks like a winter wonderland. But it’s only 24° as I type, so I’m glad I got a coat on dear old Queen Ester last night. She did … Continued
First snow! ❄️
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Well how do you like that? The forecasters were right! We did get snow. And almost everyone is happy about it. Even snow haters know that we need snow in the mountains to end our drought … Continued
Playing with photos
Friday, March 12, 2021 I love editing my photos in Photoshop. It’s kind of like therapy for me and I find it strangely relaxing. I think the best photos should do three things: #1 Be interesting to look at, #2 … Continued
How not to be bored in winter. by Marigold
Saturday, February 27, 2021 Alpacas are very intelligent and I do believe they get bored when confined to the barn in winter. Especially at the end of winter. For the record, we don’t confine them, but the snow does. They … Continued
Vaccination Day
Friday, February 26, 2021 Today we are scheduled for our first Covid vaccinations. Some of my friends were surprised that I would agree to it since I have shunned vaccines for much of my life. But this is different, COVID-19 … Continued
Snow walking
Sunday, February 21, 2021 The plan today was to take the tweener boys out for a walk. Two boys for my grandson, two boys for me. But the new snow over night might make it a bit challenging to walk … Continued
The good and the bad
Friday, February 19, 2021 More snow is expected for us today, but it’s OK, my little helper shoveled paths all over the ranch for me. He also loves “ice fishing” at the creek and using my hay sled as a … Continued
Who needs a vacation?
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Who needs a tropical vacation? Anyone? Everyone?!? Oh my, doesn’t that sound great? (Thanks for putting that thought in my head Jen J 😊) Actually I haven’t been away from here in so long I think … Continued