Monday October 1, 2018 Filled with gratitude indeed. I’m always humbled when I see the crowds that want to come here as I share my passion for alpacas. And more humbled by our volunteer workers who stay here for two … Continued
Sunday September 30. 2018 It was a very successful first day of Open Barn Days. We had crowds all day but it was never too crowded. Perfect weather and great sales in the yarn barn. Our volunteer helpers were here all … Continued
Saturday September 29, 2018 Today is the first day of our Open Barn Days. Come see us between 11 and 4. We really don’t open the gate before 11, so there’s not much use in coming before then. 🙂 . … Continued
Friday September 28, 2018 I’m still tagging and labeling inventory for our event this weekend but I’m almost done. If I feel overwhelmed at all, I simply sit with the alpacas – they have the most calming presence. I think … Continued
Thursday September 27, 2018 The yarn has been dyed, the soaps have been wrapped and the alpaca socks have arrived. There is still much to do but I think we’ll be ready by Saturday at 11:00 am. 🙂 If the guardian … Continued
Wednesday September 26, 2018 I always feel short on time the week before our Fall Open Barn days, there are so many little details that need to be done at the last minute. But to take some time out and … Continued
Tuesday September 25, 2018 Oh my, it’s 22 degrees here this morning. The general rule (at least in my book) for coating babies is if it’s under 20 degrees or if they are under 20 pounds. Either way baby Rowdy is … Continued
Monday September 24, 2018 It seems every day I’m unboxing more goodies for the store in anticipation of our Open Barn Days next weekend. Alpaca socks, more mugs, and most recently some really cute toys. We try to have something for everyone … Continued
Sunday September 23, 2018 Any Yellowstone fans here? As in the TV series? Well last week they were filming in our neighborhood. Like right next door. They took over the streets, asked if they coud park in our driveway and … Continued
Saturday September 22, 2018 Today will be our last private tour until after Open Barn Days. There is much yet to do before our event next weekend and I’ll need to keep my focus on the tasks at hand. Tours will … Continued
Friday September 21, 2018 Wow! It’s 28° at the ranch this morning. If I didn’t have such a busy morning, I’d build a fire and make another pot of coffee. But it’s a pasture clean up morning, then the dye pots … Continued
Thursday September 20, 2018 It’s a perfect fall morning at the ranch with 34° on our thermometer. No wonder the babies were racing last night, they seem to know when it’s getting cool and I think it might help keep them … Continued
Wednesday September 19, 2018 I’ve been getting emails and messages from friends who are concerned about us being near all the fires burning in Utah. It is a troubling situation for sure, over 90,000 acres burned, more than 2,000 homes evacuated and … Continued
Tuesday September 18, 2018 I’m back from a wonderful trip to Santa Fe New Mexico with my dear sister and my lovely daughter. Sometimes you know, the moms, the nurturers and caregivers just need to take a rest and take care … Continued