Dog dynamics
Monday, February 13, 2023 Having an extra dog in the house while our dog door is still buried makes me anxious for more melting! First world problem for sure but it feel like i let a dog in or out about … Continued
Super Sunday
Sunday, February 12, 2023 Hey, it’s Super Bowl Sunday! If you’re in to it, I hope your team wins. Party on! We might see temps above freeing today and I have one gate I’ve been eyeing so I might see … Continued
Black birds singing!
Saturday, February 11, 2023 I heard a redwing blackbird singing yesterday! That sweet sound is our first promise that spring is coming and I absolutely love it. I can even hear him singing this morning as I sit in my … Continued
Our special house guest
Friday, February 10, 2023 We have a special house guest this week and she’s so easy. The is the place where she first met her “parents” so she’s quite comfortable here. If you want to read Cassie’s story, go here. … Continued
Welcome to my snowglobe ❄️
Thursday, February 9, 2023 ‘No snow’ the forecast said, so I put the girls favorite hay out on the snow to encourage them to get out of the barn. I had to laugh when an hour later it started snowing … Continued
Deep Winter
Wednesday February 8, 2023 We have enjoyed a few days without new snow but when I look out the window I’m reminded we are still in the grip of deep winter. We did clear more snow for the alpacas … Continued
Dog tales 🐾
Sunday, February 5, 2023 For a really fun day at the ranch try chasing dogs through 3 feet of deep snow with a hard crusty layer of ice on top. Oh yeah. We have been surprised that Blue and Juno … Continued
He’s back!
Saturday, February 4, 2023 The gentle boy made a return visit for the first time this year. Snow storms and sickness have kept him on the other side of the mountain for too long. But he’s here and we’re all … Continued
Guardian dogs in Winter
Friday, February 3, 2023 Yesterday was a gorgeous winter day at the ranch. Blue skies, abundant white snow and no wind at all. Some of the alpacas came out to eat the hay we put out in the sunshine for … Continued
Groundhog day 🌞
Thursday, February 2, 2023 Well, according to Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, we will not be having an early spring. If you listen to the folklore, when he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. When … Continued
A very cold night
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 OK let’s hope that was the last cold night for a while. It’s 15° below zero here as I type. Brrrr. Of course we’re fine in the house, but at least half of my heart resides … Continued