We've got a foster dog now from Shelter from the Storm. I know, we've already got three dogs, four cats, and five alpacas....but one more dog in this sometimes chaotic herd isn't going to make a difference. We fostered once before, when our oldest was a baby. That dog, Bailey, lived with us for about three months. It was hard to see him go, but it was nice to see him go to his new family.
We decided to foster again because it seemed like the right thing to do. Raising alpacas is a bit indulgent or something, and this is a way for us to give back to the animal kingdom.
Periwinkle (Peri for short) is a lab mix. Click on the her name to meet her!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Happy Birthday Lukey!
It's my youngest son's birthday today. He's two. He's way more excited about it than the dog...
Friday, December 26, 2008
Video of Sweet Caroline
I do a DVD every year at Christmas that showcases our family activities for the past year. This year, it included alpacas! Here's some video of Sweet Caroline, a few week after she was born.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Time Flies
I can't believe it's been TWO months since I've posted. Since the weather's gotten cold, we're spending a lot more time indoors, away from the animals so there aren't as many stories to tell. Here's what you've missed:
We took Bam Bam's cast off last Saturday. Hey, it was the vet's idea, and saved us a house call! He is doing better than we hoped. He walks with a slight limp, once in a while, and is definitely putting weight on the bad leg when he stands. We're hoping the leg muscles will re-gain strength and the limp will disappear.
Our alpacas do NOT like winter. They spend most of their time huddled up in the barn. Today, I realized who's in charge: I was out shoveling a path in the alpaca pasture, watching my alpacas and their thick coats of fiber frolic in the newly cleared snow. I'm working, you're playing??
Our Pyr, on the other hand, seems to love the snow. She sleeps in the deep, fresh, piles. She's also started bringing all of the alpaca feed buckets outside with her. Think she wants the company?
Alpaca socks are just about the best thing ever. Really! They're warm, soft, and just make your feet feel good on these cold winter nights. (And, we're just about sold out....)
We ARE sold out of yarn. There's a little bit of roving left, but all in all, I think this was a successful year.
We took Bam Bam's cast off last Saturday. Hey, it was the vet's idea, and saved us a house call! He is doing better than we hoped. He walks with a slight limp, once in a while, and is definitely putting weight on the bad leg when he stands. We're hoping the leg muscles will re-gain strength and the limp will disappear.
Our alpacas do NOT like winter. They spend most of their time huddled up in the barn. Today, I realized who's in charge: I was out shoveling a path in the alpaca pasture, watching my alpacas and their thick coats of fiber frolic in the newly cleared snow. I'm working, you're playing??
Our Pyr, on the other hand, seems to love the snow. She sleeps in the deep, fresh, piles. She's also started bringing all of the alpaca feed buckets outside with her. Think she wants the company?
Alpaca socks are just about the best thing ever. Really! They're warm, soft, and just make your feet feel good on these cold winter nights. (And, we're just about sold out....)
We ARE sold out of yarn. There's a little bit of roving left, but all in all, I think this was a successful year.
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