Sounds of spring?
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Finally we got a storm that delivered! Poor Ed will have to drive to Salt Lake City today for a Dr. appointment. The plows are out but it looks like it will be slow going at … Continued
Home sweet home?
Monday, February 15, 2021 It was almost like a minor miracle. We just woke up in time to watch Blue climb over the no climb fencing into the new pasture. We were getting ready for another day of chasing him, … Continued
More snow?
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 We’re getting ready for the next round of storms and the main thing we always have to have enough of is dog food. All our dogs eat a healthy raw diet and it’s much more challenging … Continued
A snowy day at the ranch
Saturday, February 6, 2021 It actually snowed all day here yesterday. The alpacas were out in it and all the dogs loved it. Even our old lady Ginger (14 year old labradoodle) sat outside for a while and barked at … Continued
Bring on the white stuff!
Friday, February 5, 2021 We got more snow over night and more expected today. Yay! I heard yesterday that it will have to snow every day from now til April to get us out of the severe drought we’re in. … Continued
Follow the Path
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Unlike the humans who live here, alpacas will almost always follow the path, follow the group, and rarely think on their own. It’s not safe for them to be any other way. It’s the difference between … Continued
We got more snow! 😁
Saturday, January 30, 2021 The wind stopped and instead we have about 6 inches of new snow! yay! The alpacas are watching from the barn and they haven’t come out yet but I bet they will in a few hours. … Continued
A peaceful world
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Banjo is home from the vet and doing just fine. Our youngest son is on his way back to Boulder, staying here an extra day to avoid driving in a winter storm. The world feels peaceful … Continued
Finally snow! ❄️
Saturday, January 23, 2021. They arrived in perfect order. The lobsters, the family and the snow. What a fun celebration that was! And the kids got Ed fly fishing equipment (and a lesson) as a retirement /birthday gift so now … Continued
New snow! ❄️
Saturday, January 16, 2021 We got a wee bit of new snow overnight, yay! It makes it so much easier for me to move the bales of hay to the barns using my sled when there is enough snow on … Continued
This magical place
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Yesterday was one of those winter days that was picture perfect. Bright blue skies, fresh white snow and animals enjoying crisp cool air. The strange thing is my weather app said is was foggy throughout the … Continued
And he’s off 🎅🏻
Sunday, December 20, 2020 We got a little more snow yesterday and it was just enough to brighten things up here. I was able to spend time working in my studio/workshop/garage and that felt good too. The latest spirit doll … Continued
Winter Wonderland
Thursday, December 17, 2020 It’s another snow day for us and we’re ready. Be careful today if you’re driving in it though. Our friends in the East are preparing for a big storm too. Alpacas will be fine as long … Continued
Let it snow!
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 We got more snow overnight and now everything looks the way it should. ❄️ The guardian dogs are enjoying their favorite time of year and the alpacas don’t mind this light fluffy stuff either. In Chicago … Continued