Wednesday, September 30, 2015 The trees are changing colors, but the weather hasn’t quite cooled off enough yet. The alpacas are seeking the shade of the barn during the day and only get active after dusk. They have grown enough … Continued
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 I didn’t even open the door into Yaya’s Yarn Barn yesterday, I was just too pooped. But today I’ll get things put back together in there, make notes on our inventory and then get going on … Continued
Monday, September 28, 2015 Oh … my …. goodness! What a weekend! We are beyond exhausted, but so so grateful and happy that we have so many awesome people who love to come to the ranch, visit the alpacas and … Continued
Sunday, September 27, 2015 Well wasn’t that just about a perfect day we had here yesterday! The weather could not have been nicer, steady crowds of people all day but never too overwhelming, and everybody seemed to really enjoy themselves. … Continued
Friday, September 25, 2015 A few more skeins of yarn to wash and I guess we’ll be ready! The weather looks like it will cooperate with us this year, so I imagine the crowds will come. Tents and tables will … Continued
Thursday, September 24, 2015 We got our big tent moved into the barn yard area and today I’ll post my signs all around with answers to frequently asked questions. The walking path has been trimmed, and we’ll have chairs set … Continued
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 I try to keep my posts positive and upbeat but I gotta tell you today I’m sad. My dear dad who I lost about 5 months ago would have been 88 years old today. I miss … Continued
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Ed did agree to model the hat for me and only grumbled after the tenth shot. I think once it’s 10 degrees and he’s outside bringing in more firewood, or walking the dogs, he’ll be really … Continued
Sunday, September 20, 2015 Oops, I’m a bit late with an update this morning. But who else do you know who updates their own website every single day? 😉 So I figured a little late would be OK. We were … Continued
Saturday, September 19, 2015 It’s the start of a gorgeous weather weekend for Northern Utah. I’m happy that I can be drying my handspun yarn outside. And Ed will be sprucing up the grounds so it all looks good for … Continued
Friday, September 18, 2015 It’s 35° here as I type this morning, no wonder I see snow on the tops of the mountains! Knitting and spinning seems like the right thing to do when snow is looming in the future. … Continued
Thursday, September 17, 2015 Today is the first day I can see a forecast for open barn days weekend, and what I see is a high of 66° and sunshine. Extended forecasts are rarely accurate, but so far it looks … Continued
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 So what’s happening with the online store? Well I’ll tell you! There was a major update to the software, and I’m finding some glitches with some of the items. I’ll probably have to redo the whole … Continued
Monday, September 14, 2015 I took my camera out into the pastures last night just before sunset and the babies seemed to know I was looking for cute faces. They didn’t disappoint me and I’ll be using the photos over … Continued