A bump in the road
Thursday, June 10, 2021 So we’ve had a little bump in the road. Instead of shearing tomorrow we will be shearing someday in the future and as of right now we don’t even know when that is. I received an … Continued
Fleeces coming soon
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 The youngest members of the herd are the 2 year old sons of Romulus; Roman, Ryder, Rocky and Remy. Their cria fleeces that we gathered last year were lovely, but this year is the year I’ll … Continued
Countdown to Shearing day
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 The alpaca girls had their last “beach party” at the creek yesterday. From now til shearing day (Friday) they need to stay dry. We’ll add a fence today so the boys will have to do the … Continued
Wait it out
Monday, June 7, 2021 I just noticed we have a chance for frost the night after shearing. Of course! lol The alpacas might be chilly but they’ll be OK. But I’ve halted my planting efforts until after next weekend. Local … Continued
Getting the barn ready
Sunday, June 6, 2021 The barn is slowly starting to look like shearing day is right around the corner. All bits of leftover hay have been removed, floor has been swept and next I’ll assemble the fencing. I need to … Continued
Retirement gone wild
Saturday, June 5, 2021 So how’s retirement going? Or Chapter 4 of “a Spouse in the House”. It’s actually been kinda fun. No alarm clock (except for the dogs), no rushing to get farm chores done after work or on … Continued
Puppy Love ❤️
Thursday, June 3, 2021 When a mad love affair is going on right under your nose, sometime you just have to stop and notice it. Belle helped us pick Banjo from his litter mates and she was very insistent that … Continued
A spirit doll is ready for a new keeper.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 I spent every available hour of quiet time at the doll making table this past week and finally finished 2 dolls. One will be on her way to a new keeper this morning and one is … Continued
Ahhh June!
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 June is undeniably the prettiest month of the year if you happen to be lucky enough to live in Woodland Utah. The trees are all bursting out with the most vibrant green and birds have come … Continued
It’s Memorial day!
Monday, May 31, 2021 In remembrance of those who served this country and never came home, we will bow our heads today. Then if we find any free time we can go in to our little town where there will … Continued
Chill out Sunday
Sunday, May 30, 2021 We hosted some lovely guests for private tours of the ranch yesterday and today we’ll get to enjoy some R and R with our family. Weather is perfect – high of 72° and sunny. We’ll pray … Continued
Memorial Day weekend
Saturday, May 29, 2021 As we start the Memorial day weekend, it’s not a bad idea to recall why we do. It’s an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while … Continued
The medicine bundle
Friday, May 28, 2021 I finished 2 of the spirit dolls yesterday, one is already sold and I’ll get the other ready for the store as soon as I can. I also had to start another. This guy (yes it’s … Continued