Alpaca cam?
Wednesday June 3, 2020 The alpaca cam stopped working Monday night, and I tried to get it working again yesterday morning, but then decided it might be appropriate for #blackouttueday , so I left it. But I’ll try to get … Continued
Let’s give it one more week
Monday June 1, 2020 Well, today is the day I said I would announce our new visiting policies. It hardly seems as important any more with all the unrest and injustice going on around us. 
But I always do … Continued
Gathering can be peaceful
Sunday May 31, 2020 Salt Lake City under curfew because of violent protests? I never thought I’d see that. My kids are home and fine and I’m forever grateful we live with wide open spaces and not in the city. … Continued
Rocky’s Story
Saturday May 30, 2020 Old habits die hard. I find myself looking at the bellies of the moms to check for kicking babies this time of year. But there will be no babies this year. And then I remember the … Continued
Simple pleasures
Friday May 29, 2020 We work hard in the spring and summer but the reward is to sit on the deck each evening before dinner and enjoy our happy hour with the dogs while watching the alpacas in our little … Continued
It’s warming up 
Thursday May 28, 2020 The heat is building this week and the pacas are not happy about it. Good, then they’ll appreciate it when we take their fleeces next Friday! Not to worry, they have access to the creek to … Continued
Beautiful green grass
Wednesday May 27, 2020 Once upon a time we lived in Herriman in the far West end of Salt Lake County, and I tried so hard to grow grass for the alpacas. But our land was rocky and dry and … Continued
How to impress a cat … or not
Tuesday May 26, 2020 Blue the Pyr pup is a typical puppy and he wants to PLAY. But Chief and Charlotte are too old for such shenanigans. He does get to play with Banjo from time to time but he … Continued
Memorial day
Monday May 25, 2020 Today is Memorial Day. This weekend is the unofficial beginning of the summer season. But as you know, the real reason for Memorial Day, is to honor those in the military who have sacrificed their … Continued
Boys and fleeces
Sunday May 24, 2020 With a low of 27 degrees here this morning, it’s hard to believe shearing day is in less than 2 weeks, but it is! We’re starting to get all our supplies ready and in a few … Continued
A snowy work day 
Saturday May 23, 2020 The plan is still to do fencing work today even though the weather is not cooperating. Yes, we did see a bit of snow this morning and I’m hoping it will stop soon. It’s easier to … Continued
