Thursday August 31, 2017 Farewell to August, month of too much heat and abundant flies. ick. We usually see our first frost in early September and I’m ready! The trees in Parley’s Canyon are already starting to change and that … Continued
Wednesday August 30, 2017 The news of the day escaped me while we were visiting the grandkids (a welcome break from the insanity) but now that I’m catching up, my heart is aching for the people and animals in Texas who … Continued
Tuesday August 29, 2017 We’re back from a quick trip to Washington DC to visit kids and grandkids. Many thanks to Meggan and her family for taking care of things here while we were away. They did an excellent job … Continued
Friday August 25, 2017 For the next few days I’ll be doting on our newest grandson and probably will not be at the computer for updates until next week. Grandbabies are pretty special and we must give them our … Continued
Thursday August 24, 2017 One month from today we’ll be in the middle of our Fall Open Barn Days! Always a fun time to see so many people at the ranch but lots of preparation goes into it. I’ll start … Continued
Wednesday August 23, 2017 Yesterday was our grandson’s last Tuesday here for a while as he will start at a new school today. So we had to make it special! His choice of our first activity was baking – chocolate … Continued
Tuesday August 22, 2017 How did the animals act during the eclipse? Pretty much like any other day. It did get dark-ish, it definitely cooled down but it was life as usual on the farm. I was able to … Continued
Monday August 21, 2017 So it’s finally arrived – the solar eclipse! People have asked me if I’m concerned that the alpacas will have eye damage if they look at it. Well I’ll tell you what, I have had alpacas … Continued
Sunday August 20, 2017 Next week will be a very busy one with appointments every day so for today I think I’ll not get too ambitious. There are no days off in farming, but atually the animal care part of it … Continued
Saturday August 19, 2017 Visitors coming early today then I hope to get caught up with a few more fleeces this afternoon. Skirting fleeces is one job that is so much easier to do outside, I know I only have a … Continued
Friday August 18, 2017 I can definitely tell a difference in the size of the herd after our recent departures. There is just a little more elbow room in the barn, and the pastures are looking healthier already. Two more … Continued
Thursday August 17, 2017 Today we’re saying good-bye to 4 more alpacas. They’ve been boarding her for a while after they were sold so I knew this day would come eventually. I’m always sad to see them go but happy … Continued
Wednesday August 16, 2017 I guess it’s a good thing I was too busy with my grandson yesterday to listen to any of the news. It appears the sad excuse of a president that we have has again tried to blame … Continued
Tuesday August 15, 2017 What’s happening today? Shipping out orders from the store (thank you!) trying to finish the newsletter before picking up our grandson, then a vet checkup for Belle. A busy morning for sure. I’m happy we have … Continued