Black is beautiful
Thursday, September 10, 2015 When we first bought alpacas in 1998, I was drawn to the warm colors of browns and fawn for our new little herd. I didn’t care much for the black ones, maybe because they were hard … Continued
We have alpaca Dryer Balls again!
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Our annual order of dryer balls came in yesterday! Well Matilda thinks they are the coolest dog balls ever, so you can decide what they really are. 😉 I love to put 3 or 4 in … Continued
It really was a rodeo!
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 We did stop in at the local rodeo yesterday. I love trying to capture animals in action with my camera and I had plenty of opportunities for that. I have more than hundred photos I’ll be … Continued
A lovely chill in the air!
Sunday, September 6, 2015 It’s 29° here this morning! If that’s not a perfect morning for a big pot of coffee and some knitting I don’t know what is. Lucky for me I have enough yarn to last quite a … Continued
I love Big Fat Yarn!
Saturday, September 5, 2015 The little town of Francis, which is right next to Woodland is having their annual “Francis Frontier Days” celebration this weekend. Parades, rodeos and all kinds of games and vendor booths will entertain anyone who comes. … Continued
Very special dogs
Friday, September 4, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions on finding a helper for Chief. Our local shelter is unique in that they will allow dogs into situations like ours, most shelters require that the dog be a house pet. … Continued
Ask the universe…..
Thursday, September 3, 2015 I’m starting to realize that Chief is working really hard around here. Abby is 10 years old now and she just can’t do as much as she used to. Which means the work load is falling … Continued
Life is good
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Spinning and knitting every day now should have me ready for Open Barn Days by the end of the month. So often visitors will ask me for something made from our animals’ fiber and made by … Continued
Yay for September!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 It’s September! A pretty busy month for us, getting ready for Open Barn Days but I sure do love the cool nights, changing colors of the trees and having more inside time for spinning and knitting. … Continued
Yaya’s Yarn Barn is ready!
Monday, August 31, 2015 Yaya’s Yarn Barn is ready for your business! Finally, after a week of trying to get it all put back together, I can say that. 🙂 I’m still adding some of my framed photos, and we … Continued
that moon!
Sunday, August 30, 2015 Wow, did you see that full moon last night? The full moon brings out lots of night predators so our guardian dogs work over time. I heard coyotes howling and a few other strange noises but … Continued
Friday Aug 28
Friday, August 28, 2015 It’s a lovely cool morning at the ranch, I’ll need to get outside chores done early before it heats up. Once I get the inventory all set up in Yaya’s Yarn Barn I can work on … Continued
BFF’s forever …or until the next girl comes around
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 We saw a little rain over night and it looks like more is on the way. I had hoped to bring a boy or two over today to check on the pregnancy status of some of … Continued
Re-doing Yaya’s Yarn Barn
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 They say we will be seeing rain later today and tomorrow. So I hope to find time to get the tractor out and clean the pastures before that happens. Putting Yaya’s Yarn Barn back together after … Continued