I see you
Friday, May 27, 2022 Whew, yesterday was a warm one for a bunch of alpacas wearing their full winter coats! But they did get to have some creek wading time so everyone cooled off. I’m going to get a … Continued
I pray for change
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 How can I post a daily blog and not mention the bloodshed in Texas? I can’t. Because i am not yet numb to the madness. It all weighs so heavy on my heart and I want … Continued
They did it!
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 I decided to get some halter work done with the “babies” last weekend since the weather was agreeable and I had my best trainer spending the weekend! The girls, Ruthie and Raina did OK inside the … Continued
Go shoot Birds
Monday, May 23, 2022 What happens when you give a 12 year old a good camera with telephoto lens and tell him to go shoot birds? Lots of fun and some great bird shots! (We would never shoot birds with … Continued
Don’t worry, be happy
Sunday, May 22, 2022 My photos and my computer were not speaking to each other this morning but a few reboots and lots of patience and we’re all OK again. No big news for the day, the alpacas are grazing … Continued
Live in help ❤️
Saturday, May 21, 2022 Farmer Ed and I got our boosters on Thursday and we were feeling a little extra tired and achy on Friday. But guess who wanted to come “take care of us”? Yes, our grandson AKA the … Continued
Dandelions everywhere! 😄
Friday, May 20, 2022 The pastures are fields of yellow right now with all the dandelions in bloom. And I couldn’t be happier! Do you know how wonderful dandelions are? It pains me to think that most people try to … Continued
Happy Birthday Belle
Thursday, May 19, 2022 Happy Birthday to our Newfypoo Belle. Our big girl is 5 years old today. She loves belly rubs, squeaker balls and her buddy Banjo. She also loves shopping for the best squeaker ball in the basket … Continued
Be careful out there
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Covid cases are on the rise again in Utah, so we’re being extra careful again. Our country passed a pretty grim milestone and it’s easy to numb yourself to the face that over 1,000,000 Americans have … Continued
Oh Benjamin!
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 They say the very finest fleeces attract the most hay. And if that’s true Benjamin has the finest fleece I’ve ever had here. And it’s a disaster! Baby fleeces are always a challenge to prepare for … Continued
Growing fleeces
Monday, May 16, 2022 What do alpacas do all day? Eat, chew cud, poop, repeat. And all the while growing fleece for our annual harvest. We grow the grass and they turn it into fleece. It reminds me of … Continued
A girl and her Manatee
Sunday, May 15, 2022 On the day Juno arrived, Dec 12 of last year, we had a bed ready for her and a cute blue manatee stuffed dog toy. Why a manatee? I have no idea, probably because it was … Continued
Farm chores
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Once the snow stops (and it did) and temps warm up a bit – there is so much to do around here. Like Ed says “It all hits at once” But this year there are two … Continued