Tuesday, October 4, 2016 There’s ice on the water this morning, but I see a little warming trend on the way. Just enough to make it pleasant outside but not enough to bring the flies back. Perfect! Today our grandson will be here helping me with the … Continued
Monday, September 26, 2016 If you’ve followed my posts for a while you know by now I LOVE Mondays, And today is probably my favorite Monday of all! There is no such thing as a real “day off” when you are in farming, … Continued
Saturday, September 24, 2016 It’s Open Barn Day! The yarn has been labelled, the beanies and gloves are priced and the alpacas are ready for visitors. It is snowing just a bit as I type but the forecast says it will … Continued
Friday, September 23, 2016 It looks like the rain has caused some issue with the cam, I’ll try to get that working again today. Last minute stuff will keep me busy today but I’m feeling excited to share this place with all our friends and new visitors this … Continued
Thursday, September 22, 2016 It’s raining with snow in the forecast for tomorrow! Whooo-hooo! Seriously, our ground is parched so the moisture is welcome and the snow on Friday if it comes will make our awesome assortment of alpaca hats and gloves looks even more appealing … Continued
Monday, September 19, 2016 The first thing I do every morning as soon as it is light enough to see, is to look outside at all the animals. As the sun barely comes up I see moms and babies snuggled together, most alpacas gently … Continued
Saturday, September 17, 2016 One week from today we’ll be getting ready to open the gates and share our world with everyone who wants to come. Why? Well, I have a manifesto hanging in my home and the last 2 lines … Continued
Thursday, September 15, 2016 Whooo hooo! We got more yarn and roving back last night and I’ll be busy for the next few days labeling all of the new goodies for next weekend. Spinderella’s in Salt Lake City does such a fabulous job with our fibers. … Continued
Monday, September 12, 2016 After a busy weekend, I love a calm Monday. 🙂 I’m gathering my thoughts today for the final weeks of preparations for our Open Barn Days. Having Yaya’s Yarn Barn has made a huge difference in … Continued
Saturday, September 10, 2016 We have ice on the water buckets this morning! It’s 30°! No worries, I expect a freeze the first week in September, that’s why I finally gave up growing tomatoes at this elevation. I decided that going to the farmer’s … Continued
Friday, September 9, 2016 The knitters came, they shopped, and then they knit surrounded by alpacas! The weather was perfect and I think they all had a good time. While this beautiful weather continues here, I plan to get a few more … Continued
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 We got in a big shipment of alpaca hats, beanies and gloves yesterday from one the the co-ops we participate with. Yay! Today I’ll be in the yarn barn pricing and arranging new inventory. Eventually, I’ll get some things listed … Continued
Saturday, September 3, 2016 A predicted high of 73° sounds just about right for today. Yaya’s Yarn Barn will be open today from 2 – 4 for our local fiber friends who we missed seeing at the Great Basin Fiber Fair. (our walking paths will be open for … Continued
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Chief and Charlotte are recovering nicely and it was sweet to have a quiet night! I wonder if things will be quiet enough today for me to finish spinning the yarn I started last week? Yaya’s Yarn Barn need to be … Continued