Winter returns
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Winter has returned to Woodland! It snowed most of the day yesterday and all those green pastures are white again. Our grandson loves the snow and he’ll be happy to find lots of it here waiting … Continued
We ❤️ spinners
Sunday, March 26, 2017 A rather chilly Sunday will be perfect for moving hay today. It’s 23° as I type but should warm up nicely later today. A fun bunch of spinners (and one dear husband) came yesterday and left here … Continued
Friday March 24
Friday, March 24, 2017 We did have snow fall yesterday but it didn’t stick. Thank you mother nature! Forecast for today – sunny and 50°. In other words, perfect. 🙂 I need to move some hay today to make room … Continued
A rainy snowy Thursday
Thursday, March 23, 2017 Snow and rain is in the forecast for today. The herd has so much fleece growth by this time of year they are pretty impervious to the weather. I see many of them are outside this … Continued
A visit from the vet
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 When a male alpaca will not be used for breeding, and his behavior is telling me he is waayyyyy too interested in the girls, there’s only one thing to do. Snip snip. Many of our non breeding … Continued
It’s not about religion
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 It’s not every day you get to have a Relief Society President come to scoop poop with you but yep, it happened here yesterday. If you do not live in Utah and are not sure what … Continued
March 19, 2017
Sunday, March 19, 2017 Oh my, what a delightful Saturday that was. Perfect weather for working outside lasted all day and even our grandson said, “farm work is good!” I really believe to have work you love is a wonderful … Continued
March 18, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017 The big thaw continues and I hope we can get some of the messy slush moved away from the front of the barn. Our grandson will be here with us today and he’ll get a chance … Continued
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Friday, March 17, 2017 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How appropriate that we are watching the ranch turn green all around us. 🙂 The only animal who is still sleeping in the barn at night now is dear old Betty the … Continued
March 16, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017 The pasture snow is almost gone! Never fear, we’ll see more, but the alpacas are now out and exploring all day long and even sleeping outside at night. Chief and Charlotte keep them safe so they … Continued
The ides of March
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Nearing 60° today? Oh my! I need a few more days of warm and dry to be able to tackle the frozen mess in front of the barn but we’re getting close. There is a slight hue … Continued
Smells and sounds of spring
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Our snow continues to melt as some parts of the country brace for the biggest storm of the year. We already had our share! Today it wil be near 60° here and that will be just … Continued