Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Happy Birthday Banjo! Banjo turns one year old today and that means we survived the first year of puppyhood! Blue will also turn one year old in a few more weeks and that means we survived … Continued
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 We got more snow overnight and now everything looks the way it should. ❄️ The guardian dogs are enjoying their favorite time of year and the alpacas don’t mind this light fluffy stuff either. In Chicago … Continued
Monday December 14, 2020 Well that was a fun weekend! What a lovely distraction from the raging virus and insanity in politics these days. Today however it’s back to reality. There are orders to ship (thank you!) and chores that … Continued
Sunday December 13, 2020 It probably sounds idyllic here, with the cookie baking and snow sledding and tree decorating, but what I’ll also let you know is that Banjo ate the wiring to the Christmas tree, right before he ate … Continued
Saturday December 12, 2020 It’s snowing! Since we’re not going any where, we’re all pretty happy about it. Our grandson brought his snow pants this time, so we’re ready. We got most of the tree decorated yesterday and today is … Continued
Friday December 11, 2020 Well, it’s Friday again. My grandson said he has cabin fever from online schooling and wants to come to the ranch for the weekend. Deal! Maybe he’ll help me decorate the tree, maybe we’ll bake some … Continued
Thursday December 10, 2020 Dining out? The alpacas – yes, the humans, not yet. We’ve decided to play it safe and stay away from restaurants until the virus is more under control. We support our favorite restaurants by ordering take … Continued
Wednesday December 9, 2020 Let’s just say the tractors did not cooperate with me yesterday. One is totally dead and still out in the pasture and the other lost a part. I accomplished about half of what I set out … Continued
Tuesday December 8, 2020 My studio/workshop/doll making table is actually in our garage. And although I use heaters, it can get a bit chilly out there. But this week our temps are pretty mild so it’s been relatively pleasant. So … Continued
Monday December 7, 2020 The weekend turned mellow after our Saturday adventures and we enjoyed finishing up a few projects and had no more missing dogs or gates left open. The projects are pretty much non stop when you live on … Continued
Sunday December 6, 2020 I was taking my shower when the day started to fall apart. I could see from the shower window some commotion in the boys pasture. ARGHHHH! The gate was open and the big boys were smashing … Continued
Saturday December 5, 2020 I knew something was happening when all 6 dogs started barking at once. A quick trip to the window and I saw hundreds and hundreds of sheep walking down Lower River Road. This always gets Chief … Continued
Friday December 4, 2020 As we enter the darkest stretch of the year, I keep adding little white lights to every area I can. The barn has lights, the inside of the house has lights and some trees in front … Continued
Thursday December 3, 2020 I love taking photos of all the animals around here. It’s a challenge because they are almost always moving and unpredictable. And that’s why I love it! I think I find still life photography boring for … Continued