Saturday, August 9, 2014 Angelica’s new daughter is doing great and she’s racing around the pastures. Her weight gains are perfect so apparently Angelica has plenty of milk. After much discussion we have decided to name her “Alegra”, meaning joyful. … Continued
Friday, August 8, 2014 Between visitors today, I’ll be skirting more fleeces and it will feel strange not to keep glancing into the pasture for a mom in labor! But not to worry, I’ll get used to this new freedom. … Continued
You will generally only see the happy stuff here and I’m glad you’ve become accustomed to that. But for the sake of healthy balance let me share with you a little of the behind the scenes that went on here … Continued
Monday, August 4, 2014 It’s raining as I type so the alpacas are staying under the overhang for now. More rain today will probably keep them there often. So it will be a good day for alpaca viewing and a … Continued
Saturday, August 2, 2014 When it’s 45 degrees outside in August I am reminded why I love livin’ in the mountains. Sure it will warm up during the day but evenings are so refreshing! We’ll have some hot days ahead … Continued
Thursday, July 31, 2014 I made a decision this year to complete all my breeding in July in order to have most of the crias arrive in June next year. I brought General Patton over to see the girls yesterday … Continued
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 We saw lots of rain here yesterday and even more over night. I’m grateful for that so we don’t have to hassle with the irrigation. I love to go to the local farmers market on Wednesday, … Continued
Monday, July 28, 2014 A wedding in Chicago pulled us away from the ranch scene for the weekend. If there is an event where my 2 brothers, my sister and my parents (85 and 86 yrs old) all show up … Continued
Friday, July 25, 2014 I tried and tried to get some new photos of our newest cria Ella Mae, but she is one of the bounciest little girls we’ve ever had! So that is something I’ll keep working on. I … Continued
Thursday, July 24, 2014 Happy Pie and Beer Day! … or Pioneer Day! depending on how you celebrate! LOL We have visitors coming today and lots of pasture work to tend to. We’ll try to get most chores done before … Continued