Waiting for winter
Monday, December 19, 2022 It’s going to be a busy week here and what I need to remember is that the important stuff always gets done. All those pretty cookies dancing around in my head might or might not get … Continued
Daily blog?
Sunday, December 18, 2022 “Why do you do it?” Farmer Ed asked about the daily blog. Good question. First of all, it’s a habit I started more than 20 years ago and long time habits die hard. But it’s actually … Continued
A Christmas Story
Saturday, December 17, 2022 The wild turkeys of Woodland are having a prolific year. They seem to be everywhere. The alpacas are used to them and no longer sound the alarm call and the dogs have decide they mean … Continued
Banjo is 3!
Friday, December 16, 2022 It’s hard to believe but our Banjo turns 3 today! His puppy antics helped us deal with the dreary early pandemic days and we’ll always be grateful he came to us when he did. We started … Continued
What’s behind the door?
Thursday, December 15, 2022 I’m shipping out my last holiday orders this morning! Thank you all for such a wonderful season! The store is still open but for pick up only and we’ll resume shipping in January. Now I hope … Continued
My snow helpers
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Well, I guess we did get more than a wee bit of snow here. The good thing is it’s the fluffy powder snow that Utah is famous for. So I can manage the gates by swinging … Continued
Waiting for the storm
Monday, December 12, 2022 Winter storm warning is what we’re hearing, but so far we still have wind and gray skies here. We’ll probably see a bit of snow today but most seems to be headed for higher elevations or … Continued
Be careful Smiley!
Saturday, December 10, 2022 Next week will be the last week to get anything shipped from our store for Christmas. Alpacas socks have been very popular this season as always. I’ve reordered inventory twice and won’t be able to get … Continued
Need sunshine? Add more lights!
Friday, December 9, 2022 It’s another gray winter day and it makes me glad for all the bright and happy lights around at this time of year! The sun definitely stays hidden too often in December, but we know how … Continued
Waiting for Juno memories
Thursday, December 8, 2022 This time last year we were awaiting the arrival of Juno. Poor Blue was a solo dog after we lost our dear Charlotte the day after Thanksgiving, and I was so glad to have found a … Continued
Are you ready?
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 As I sit here trying to come up with a post for today I remember being moved by something my sister in law shared a few years ago. And today I noticed it has been shared … Continued
Feeding alpacas
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Feeding alpacas their hay is the last thing we do at the end of the day. Why? No matter what the weather, alpacas will generate heat when they digest their food. So by feeding them late … Continued