Wednesday May 3
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 When I was a little girl growing up in Chicago I could never find enough animals in my world. So it’s to be expected that I’d offer my grandson everything I would have loved, right? Blue Moon … Continued
Look on the bright side
Sunday, April 30, 2017 So I’m trying to think of all the things about cold weather that are good as we wake to another day of “where did spring go?” weather. #1 no flies #2 no overheating alpacas #3 coffee … Continued
Taking a break
Friday April 28, 2017 Every year I choose one word to be my word of the year. For me, it works much better than making resolutions each January and it puts out an intention or focus for the next 12 … Continued
Snowy April!
Thursday April 27,2017 Come on mother nature, it’s late April but it looks like December out there! Snow is in the forecast today and tomorrow then maybe we’ll catch a break. Hoping to get the barn cleaned out of all … Continued
We ❤️ family.
Wednesday April 26,2017 Most of the snow melted by yesterday afternoon but more is on its way, not to worry. I’m glad our shearing day is not for at least another month. I’m sure the alpacas would do just fine, … Continued
We’re white again ❄️
Tuesday April 25,2017 It’s snowing and 30° with snow expected most of the day today. It looks like we have a bunch of powdered sugar coated alpacas out there, most chose to sleep out in the snow last night. I’d love … Continued
How does your forecast look?
Monday April 24,2017 The forecast is for rain or snow every day this week. ugh. Yes, we do obsess about the weather a bit here, because it totally determines what we can do and how we can do it. But it’s all … Continued
Alpaca lawn mowers?
Sunday April 23,2017 The alpacas trimmed the back lawn for us yesterday and got their bellies full of nice tender grass. I should explain that we planted the back lawn specifically with this in mind. It is a blend of orchard … Continued
Happy Earth Day!
Saturday April 22, 2017 Happy Earth Day! Did you know alpacas are one of the earth friendliest animals on earth? Their soft padded feet are gentle on newly growing grass, they gently bite the grass but do not rip it up, and … Continued
Friday update 4.21.17
Friday April 21, 2017 Rain and snow hung over the ranch most of the day yesterday, we even had “thundersnow” when I was feeding the afternoon hay. It’s not above freezing yet but I’m pretty sure the sun today will melt … Continued
April 20, 2017
Thursday April 20, 2017 The sandhill cranes fly over head all day long. I love their song and the graceful way they fly. I’ve not been able to capture them with my camera yet but I keep trying. Most of … Continued
A magical place
Wednesday April 19, 2017 A dusting of snow greeted us this morning and all our fully fleeced pacas are pleased. More snow is in the forecast for next week, so we’ll keep out shovels out just in case they’re right. … Continued
Monday April 17 – pooped pups
Monday April 17, 2017 The wind is howling outside my office door and skies are gray… a perfect Monday morning. Four big dogs are snoring at my feet and we’ve all agreed to take it easy today 😉 If my leg is … Continued