Monday January 5
Monday, January 5, 2015 I’m shipping out a few orders this morning (thank you!) and then hope to finish up the January newsletter. I love the holidays but it feels good to get back to the business of running my … Continued
A beauty in black
Sunday, January 4, 2015 Rumor has it we might see temps above freezing today! That would be nice, since we lost power in the boys’ barn and I’ve been hauling buckets of warm water out there. (we’ll get an electrician … Continued
Getting warmer :)
Saturday, January 3, 2015 Last night was the first night in a while that it hasn’t dipped below zero. It’s 15 F as I type and compared to -25 F that is balmy! Visitors today and a chance for more … Continued
New Calendar!
Friday, January 2, 2015 Today I’m getting into the groove of a new year, setting goals (I don’t do resolutions) and planning classes and events for 2015. I’m using a new calendar format and I’m just beginning to add the … Continued
Happy 2015!
Thursday, January 1, 2015 Happy New Year!!! New dreams, new friends, new beginnings, new plans! I love the Chinese proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” Go … Continued
How I stay warm out there
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 OK, I really do love winter but this has gone too far! It’s 24 below zero on our thermometer as I type. Good grief. As much as I’d love to stay warm and cozy inside there … Continued
Cold enough?
Tuesday, December 29, 2014 Brrrr, it’s 5 below zero as I type and the expected high is only 5 above today. This might be a good day to bring back my spinning wheel from the corner it’s been tucked in and … Continued
Let it snow!
Monday, December 29, 2014 More snow for today, good for the resorts, but drivers please be careful. On days like this I am very grateful that my commute is only to the barn. Extreme cold is expected tomorrow, so I’ll … Continued
December 28, 2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014 We’re supposed to see more snow today, I’m OK with that. The babies are all due for a dose of Vitamin D to make up for the lack of sun at this time of year so … Continued
The laughing eagle
Saturday, December 27, 2014 It’s 2 below zero here this morning , so I’m glad to see all the cud chewing going on in the cam view. Chewing cud is like an internal furnace for the alpacas, and is one … Continued
Christmas eagles!
Friday, December 26, 2014 What a beautiful Christmas day we had at the ranch. I am so grateful for the family memories and beautiful setting we have here for our celebrations. The family is still here, so our celebrating continues … Continued
The night before Christmas!
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Twas the night before Christmas and all through barn not a creature was stirring, they feared no harm. The lights were hung ‘round the barn with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. … Continued
alpacas to eat?
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Snow fell all day yesterday and turned the ranch into a winter wonderland! The sun should be bright today so I hope to get out and shoot some good photos. My 4 year old “assistant” will … Continued
Monday Dec 22
Monday, December 22, 2014 Our snow turned to rain about midday yesterday but it’s snowing again as I type. We’re hoping for everything to be white for Christmas! Baking, wrapping, and remembering to enjoy the season is what’s on my … Continued