Gratitude
Monday, November 1, 2021 Welcome November! This is the month that many people try to incorporate gratitude into their lives. And that’s good. But why only one month I wonder? It’s such a good daily practice. The more you are … Continued
Alpaca playtime?
Saturday, October 30, 2021 Our visitors are often disappointed that alpacas are not cuddly like puppies. Except for our Scarlett of course who loves people and their hugs. I’m so glad we have Scarlett to let people experience alpaca hugs, … Continued
October sunrise
Friday, October 29, 2021 It looks like it will be a perfect Halloween weekend for all the little trick or treaters. Whether they go out on Saturday or Sunday is the big question and I bet many will do both! … Continued
New yarn 🧶
Thursday, October 28, 2021 New yarn is in the house and I’m ready to “fibernate”. After our tour today I’m moving my favorite spinning wheel into the house from Yaya’s Yarn barn in anticipation of my winter of spinning. I … Continued
Snow makes us happy!
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 The snow is accumulating in the mountains and that’s all good. As it melts today we’ll have some muddy spots but for the most part it’s still a winter wonderland here. ❄️ Today is our weekly … Continued
Blowin’ in the wind 🎶
Monday, October 25, 2021 Good grief, the wind here this morning sounds like we’re on the set of the Wizard of Oz. The alpacas all decided to stay in the barn last night to keep from blowing into Kansas. ha … Continued
Different jobs for different dogs
Sunday, October 24, 2021 Our outside pups and our inside pups do not share the same lifestyle. Blue and Charlotte love to work outside keeping the alpacas safe and they need a job to keep them busy. They get lots … Continued
Rainy Saturday ahead
Saturday, October 23, 2021 It’s going to be a rainy Saturday but our scheduled tours will go on. We’ll move the tour into the barn as needed and then enjoy some rainy day family time inside. Our son in law … Continued
End of season grazing
Friday, October 22, 2021 It feels more like September than late October but we’ll take it! Looks like rain for the weekend and snow next week so we’ll clean pastures again today. I’ve spread composted beans on most of the … Continued
The important stuff
Thursday, October 21, 2021 We’re looking for temps near 60° today, I might give Queen Ester the day off from her coat. Our grandson is here again and this time he brought his dad, our favorite son in law. I’m … Continued
Full Hunter’s Moon
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 It could have been the full moon or it could have been the deer carcass some hunter dropped on the road next to the ranch, but our dogs barked all night long. The carcass was … Continued
Resting day
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 It’s another snow day at the ranch and I’m ready for a rest. I’m feeling a little under the weather and sipping tea under a blanket sounds good for a goal today. lol (plus animal tending … Continued