Day before the feasting
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 For those of us who host Thanksgiving day, today is prep day! I am generally a pretty last minute and very laid back kind of person, but I’ve learned that the more I get done today, … Continued
November 25, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 My sister will fly back to Chicago today after a most awesome long “sisterhood weekend”, and I’ll get back to scooping poop. LOL Our 2015 calendars should arrive on Friday and if that does indeed happen … Continued
Night vision Cam is back
Monday, November 24, 2014 And the snow just keeps falling! But hey….we have one decent cam working now! My sister and I untangled wires and replaced part and we got one system working. No more annoying power blip and best … Continued
2015 calendar
Sunday, November 23, 2014 We did get snow, maybe 4 or 5 inches so far with more expected today. It’s actually quite beautiful! I brought 2 of the cam systems in the house last night and while i have some … Continued
Saturday Sister time
Saturday, November 22, 2014 Snow arrives today so we’re planning to stay close to home. We’ve tested out our winter systems already this year, and everything works, (except the #%&* cam) so let it snow. Moving hay over the snow … Continued
Friday, November 21, 2014 My sister arrives today and will be here for the next 5 days! It will help me deal with the intense frustration I am feeling over the alpaca cam! grrrrrrr. We do a have some … Continued
Alpaca beanies! :)
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 We have visitors coming today and then I’ll get back to listing more items in our on line store. Temps have warmed up, that means a front is coming through and I guess we’re in for … Continued
New alpaca items!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 We received a huge shipment of mittens, beanies, hats and fingerless gloves yesterday. I am so excited! These are items people have asked us for for years. Made in the USA of 100% alpaca! Now I … Continued
Solar Heat?
Monday, November 17, 2014 The cold continues to blast us, but at least the sun has been bright during the day light hours. We put new clear tarps up in the boys barn yesterday and it makes such a difference … Continued
Happy Birthday Matilda!
Sunday, November 16, 2014 Well it seems I missed a big event yesterday. Our Matilda turned 3 years old! We actually did remember half way through the day so she got some special treats and lots of belly rubs. 🙂 … Continued
let it snow!
Saturday, November 15, 2014 Everything is white here! I woke up to the sound of snow plows, and that is a good thing. If you are planning to come to the class today, check in with me before you come … Continued
A thoughtful email :)
Friday, November 14, 2014 I want to share with you part of an email I got last week. “In my hectic life of mommy, wife, employee, and farmer I need a soothing place to relax and take a deep breath. … Continued
Oh baby, it’s cold out there!
Thursday, November 13, 2014 I spent many hours replacing parts on the ‘overhang’ cam, but still no luck. My fingers were more than tired of the freezing temps, so last night I brought the whole thing inside and we’ll see … Continued