Late July check in
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Cleaning out closets and sorting through 20+ years of accumulated stuff is proving to be less fun that anticipated. 😂 Have you ever tried organizing an attic or such and you stumble on a box of … Continued
Catching up
Thursday, July 18, 2024 It’s been a while, I know. I promise I’ve not been sitting around eating bon bons. 😁 We are now the new owners of a beautiful home in New Mexico where we will eventually rest our … Continued
Fireworks 💥 and a fireplace 🔥
Thursday July 4, 2024 Happy 4th of July friends! As always, my heart goes out to all the animals who must endure the local fascination with fireworks and other loud noises this month. Although the neighborhood here was exploding for … Continued
Cows Curves and Cuddles
Thursday June 27, 2024 I decided to put my big girl pants on and make a trip to Boulder Utah to visit my newest grandson. I do not like driving alone, I do not like diving on unfamiliar roads and … Continued
Just ask Gwendolyn
Saturday, June 15, 2024 Just ask Gwendolyn how much she likes her cat mat. Or listen to what her caregiver says “She’s having a ball with the mats! So comfy and soft. She keeps rubbing her cheeks on them. I’m … Continued
Behind the magic door is…….
Friday, June 14, 2024 Hi friends. We’re in a holding pattern regarding the new house, the seller needs more time before she can give us occupancy and because we do have a sweet place to live right here at the … Continued
A sweet visit
Friday June 7, 2024 Last week, I had to face some things I’ve been avoiding. Starting with my vet supply cupboard. ugh. After the alpacas left, my heart was not able to handle a lot of the “clean up”. Honestly, … Continued
Farmy Stuff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 I love taking care of the land, whether it’s encouraging dandelions to flourish, spreading the old alpacas beans to nourish the soil or helping to feed the pollinators. So when we heard about a concept for … Continued
We did it!
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 As a matter fact, I do have some news for you this time. 😊 Farmer Ed and I just returned from a delightful long weekend in New Mexico. If you have followed this blog for a … Continued
Is it spring yet?
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 We’ve had a few “almost springlike” days and it feels so nice. The big task ahead is repairing the pasture that had been over grazed and over used for 20+ years. Local farmers with cattle … Continued
Be still my heart
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 After the animals left last fall, I had many dreams about them, but mostly about the dogs. Sometimes in my dreams, the dogs would find their way back here from Minnesota and I was always glad … Continued
Spring in Woodland
Sunday May 5, 2024 When we first considered moving to Woodland, I had a few friends who said “You’ll hate it there! You have to wait 2 extra weeks for spring!” That comparison was in reference to Salt Lake City … Continued
April showers bring…..🌈
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 A wild weather day yesterday showed us that Mother Nature is up to her usual tricks. Rain, hail, wind, thunder and lightning with a rainbow for a grand finale. The rainbow was so intense and only lasted … Continued