Moving alpacas
Sunday, May 21, 2023 Way back 25 years ago when we first had our alpacas I had no idea how to move them. We kept them in the barn way too much because I was afraid I’d never get them … Continued
Frog hunter returns
Saturday, May 20, 2023 The local frogs are having a great year with all the melting snow and water everywhere. Their chorus is heard around every corner and how sweet is that? They get quiet when you approach unless of … Continued
River update
Friday, May 19, 2023 Here’s a Provo River update as we approach flood season. We walked to the river yesterday and what I sensed was the power of nature. So much water moving so fast must be respected. The water … Continued
The beach is open!
Thursday, May 18, 2023. We opened the gate to the beach yesterday! What fun! The boys get pretty happy to have the girls at the ‘beach’ and you can see them run to the water when the girls’ gate is … Continued
Shearing day is coming up!
Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Well it looks like our shearing day might be on June 10. The schedule bounces around a bit at this time of year but we hope this sticks. We have a barn full of experienced volunteers … Continued
Rest when you need to
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 When you’re tired, rest. It seems simple enough but often we feel obligations or duties piling up and we ignore that basic truth. The winter of 2023 drained us and we’re still putting things back together. … Continued
Odin returns again
Monday, May 15, 2023 I was thrilled to find our wandering barn cat Odin, in the barn when we got home from a sweet mother day dinner last night. He’s been MIA for about 2 weeks. He definitely is not … Continued
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday, May 14, 2023 If you are a mom or are lucky enough to have yours still on this earth, then celebrate with love and enjoy the day. And if you are one of the many who find this day … Continued
Who got skunked?
Saturday, May 13, 2023 That unmistakable aroma of skunk hovers over Juno lately. eeeewwwww. Such is the life of a working dog who must keep all intruders out of the pastures. It’s not on her face, so she’s handling it … Continued
Naming alpacas
Friday, May 12, 2023 Visitors often ask me how I can remember all the alpacas’ names. It’s really not that hard if you’re here every day. But also each one has a story, and that is what i remember. The … Continued
Tussle time
Thursday, May 11, 2023 At least one of our pastures is sub-irrigated. We have never watered it, yet it remains green spring through fall. The water runs under it and in some places it feels spongy when you walk on … Continued
Family time
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Family visits make for late blog posts. But we are so happy to have our Boulder kids here for a visit. We have much to talk about so I will leave you with a photo for … Continued
White fluff available
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 I think it is a beautiful coincidence that the dogs start shedding their undercoats just when the birds are building their nests. Juno’s super soft undercoat is coming out in handfuls and when I see the … Continued
They’re back
Monday, May 8, 2023 The orioles are back! I’ve had my cut oranges and grape jelly out for a few days now and yesterday I was thrilled to see their brilliant orange feathers. They probably wintered in Mexico which was … Continued