A Winter Walk
Monday February 5, 2024 I keep reminding Farmer Ed that winter can still show up and wallop us, but so far I must admit things have been reasonably mild. Winter of 2023 didn’t let go until late April and February … Continued
Groundhog day!
Friday February 2, 2024 Well, the ground hog did not see his shadow. So you know what that means, right? Nothing! haha, His accuracy rate over the years is only 40%! So he’s right in line with the weather forecasters … Continued
Vole hunters convention
Friday January 26, 2024 We enjoyed a sweet visit from family this week and our pups enjoyed having another doggo around to join in the vole hunting activities. It seems the voles are having quite the winter here with the … Continued
After the numbness
Sunday, January 21, 2024 Sometimes I add a blog post because it is cathartic for me. This is one of those posts. Making the decision to rehome the alpacas and their guardians was enormously stressful. Finding the new owners was … Continued
Snow games
Thursday January 18, 2024 So how’s your winter so far? Although we got off to a bit of a slow start here, we’re seeing a proper Utah winter now. At least one of our resorts is boasting over 100 … Continued
Wintering ❄️
Thursday, January 11, 2024 As storms blanketed most of the country this week, I’m reminded how very fortunate we are this year. Yes our snow is piling up, but if the gates get buried, it’s no big deal this winter. … Continued
How’s 2024 so far?
Saturday, January 6, 2024 We’re finally getting our winter weather as we put the holiday decorations back in the attic. It all seems so normal, except it isn’t. But the grieving for not having the animals here is slowly but … Continued
Happy New Year!
Monday January 1, 2024. Happy New Year! As I listened to the fireworks last night, which started at 7 p.m. and went on til way after midnight I have to be grateful that Blue and Juno have moved from this … Continued
Merry Christmas!
Sunday December 24, 2023 Happy Christmas Eve my friends! I hope you are way ahead of me with wrapping and baking and cleaning! I always tell myself, the important stuff gets done. And it will. I’m testing negative for Covid … Continued
Are you grieving?
Monday December 18, 2023 If the amount of grieving one must do is relative to the amount of love one felt, I now understand. I know, to some, they were just animals, but to me it was so much more. … Continued
Happy Birthday Banjo!
Saturday, December 16, 2023 My little buddy and constant companion Banjo turns 4 today! He is one of the sweetest most loving dogs we’ve ever shared our lives with. If you came to visit, he’d probably check to see if … Continued
Out and about and a mystery in the pastures
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Hi friends! I’m just back from a sweet trip to DC to visit 4 of my grandkids and their parents of course. Unfortunately the only thing I brought home with me was a head cold. ugh. … Continued
Practice gratitude.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 I wanted to pop in and say thanks for the orders in the online store and to connect with my dear followers….that’s you! ❤️ I’m keeping busy with things that make me happy and always looking … Continued
Late November update
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Dropping in with a quick update from the alpaca farm with no alpacas. Ha, I’m not too happy about the new identity, but I call it like I see it. We do still have barn cats … Continued