Sensing a change
Sunday, August 21, 2022 I’m sensing a change. It was 48° here this morning and what a welcome relief that was from the heat. The grass growth has slowed down, the alpacas are eating more hay and sleeping with the … Continued
Enjoy the end of season beauty
Saturday, August 20, 2022 The rain that was forecasted for Woodland seems to have changed it’s mind so I’ll need to put watering the plants on my list again for today. Those new trees that our son planted seem about … Continued
Pickles and a recipe
Friday, August 19, 2022 When the family was here in July they found my last jar of pickles from 2021 and ate every last one. So I knew I’d need to make more this year. Any one who likes pickles … Continued
Grateful for the grass
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Before we moved to Woodland in 2003, we had our herd of alpacas on a 5 acre parcel in Herriman, in Salt Lake County. Or “down in the valley” as they say. It was OK, but … Continued
Staying safe
Monday, August 15, 2022 Happy Monday and I guess it’s almost back to school time for many. I love fall and it can’t come soon enough for me. But we have some heat to get through yet I’m sure. Several … Continued
Working dogs
Saturday, August 13, 2022 I truly believe there is no happier dog than a dog who has a job. Our guardian dogs might not have the cushy life that house dogs do, but they love their jobs and are … Continued
Let’s be creative!
Friday, August 12, 2022 The house is almost put back together from the big family gathering, the pastures have been cleaned and I finally realized I’ve been neglecting the creative side of my brain. Well. Let’s get that fixed. #1 … Continued
Bridges and woodland creatures
Thursday, August 11, 2022 When the gentle boy was born, 12 years ago, we were building a bridge across the creek, right behind Yaya’s Yarn Barn, so we decided it would be a good idea to name the bridge after … Continued
Who goes there?
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Was it the almost full moon or the overflow excitement from Juno’s birthday or a cougar wandering too close to the property? Whatever it was the dogs did not sleep much last night with all that … Continued
Happy Birthday Juno!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Guess who turns one year old today? Juno! Watching her grow from the timid little pup who was afraid of the snow, to one very impressive livestock guardian dog, we are so glad this girl joined … Continued
Let’s plant trees!
Monday, August 8, 2022 “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb I love planting trees, well not exactly the digging of the hole and all but … Continued