This gorgeous creek runs along our farm. It's fast flowing like a river so doesn't freeze over. The running water can be heard any time of year and is a lovely sound after dark when we sit in front of a campfire along the creek.Lee and I were lucky to take a 9-day vacation to visit my family in California right after Christmas this year. Unbelievably we hit a perfect week in the 70's with 2 days in the low 80's. We came back to low temps, ice, and blustery conditions to find our alpacas, dogs and barn cat doing well in the care of our farm sitter. Bless him for the wonderful care he takes of our home and critters allowing us some much-needed time away.
Now heading into February we are hoping for an early spring and once again starting to plan our shearing event, some spring shows and a few camping trips! We have no crias (baby alpacas) due until fall so we are foot loose and fancy free (as long as we have our trusty farm sitter, that is).
We decided to raise some chickens this year so I just ordered a late April delivery for a mix of 15 pullets. I never thought I'd be raising chickens but something this year tells me to diversify. With that thought in mind, Lee and I are also attending a bee keeping school in Indianapolis at the end of February. Just another project for future pondering.
I leave you tonight with a photo of Spirit last summer in front of the house. It's one of my favorites!
Stay warm, Liz
