Fun With Cute Critters
It's very tempting to just let the pictures do the talking, as the alpaca (and llama) at Deb's Sunrise Ranch can't help but put a smile on your face. The babe's, Shinin' Times who was born in June, and Maria Elena, who was born about 2 weeks ago (a little early), were so much fun to watch. Shinin' is usually hanging with his mom and auntie, but he is a very curious boy.
Maria has been struggling a bit because of her premature birth so she gets the added boost of goats milk each day. She's all of 26 lbs (a big improvement over the 17 she was at birth). She put on a show of jumping and dancing around the yard in her cute blue coat. Fall is definitely in the air, especially in the higher elevations, where temperatures have been as low as 39 degrees.
The plan had been to eat on the deck, but it was so chilly and windy that we stayed in the nice, warm house Thank you Deb and Jim for a delightful evening, a delicious meal and a fun time with the critters, one and all.
Today is Kim's birthday! It will be so much fun to celebrate with you this weekend, Kim!
It looks like you had a great time with the Alpacas!
Posted by: Kelly | September 11, 2007 at 04:23 AM
I love 'pacas! Very cute esp of you holding Maria. What fun!
Posted by: Manise | September 11, 2007 at 04:54 AM
You're right; the pictures certainly did put a smile on my face :-)
Posted by: Julie | September 11, 2007 at 04:58 AM
Babies are so cute!
Posted by: Wool Winder | September 11, 2007 at 05:37 AM
I love that shot of you holding an alpaca. That's as cute as the alpacas themselves, which are also very very cute! All just too cute!!!
Posted by: Leah | September 11, 2007 at 06:10 AM
They're adorable!! Looks like you had such a great time!
Posted by: Kim | September 11, 2007 at 06:25 AM
Such a cute photo of you and the baby! 3 more sleeps.
Posted by: Carole | September 11, 2007 at 06:26 AM
How can you not just love those dear little faces. I keep telling my husband....a few more years and we are moving to land where I can have a few of those sweet little babies :-).
Thanks for the b/day wishes!!! As Carole said yesterday...3 more sleeps :-) Yippee!
Posted by: Kim | September 11, 2007 at 06:27 AM
Looks like a lot of fun...what cut alpacas.
Posted by: Sarah HB | September 11, 2007 at 06:30 AM
What fun!
Posted by: Kathleen | September 11, 2007 at 06:56 AM
Awwwwww! What fun!
Posted by: Ruth | September 11, 2007 at 07:22 AM
What great photos! I am amazed that the alpacas allow you to handle them so much, but it is probably also a testimonial to Deb and Jim and their good herd tending.
Posted by: Birdsong | September 11, 2007 at 07:38 AM
Aaaaa! The cute! Thank you for posting them :)
Posted by: bellamoden | September 11, 2007 at 07:53 AM
Oh, they're so cute!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | September 11, 2007 at 07:57 AM
You are right, they do bring a smile! They are just so cute and I love the blue coat, as does Maria!
Posted by: Peg | September 11, 2007 at 08:03 AM
Oh my, I really do think alpaca are the cutest animals ever.
Posted by: Kim | September 11, 2007 at 08:16 AM
My son has been chanting "cute" and "cutie" since this page loaded. And I second that!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | September 11, 2007 at 08:17 AM
oh, fun and cute!
Posted by: marie in florida | September 11, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Those pictures made my day! Thank you!
Posted by: Mary | September 11, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Oh, they are seriously CUTE - especially Maria!
Posted by: Chris | September 11, 2007 at 08:57 AM
Wonderful alpaca pics! Babies are always so cute. I love Maria's blue coat.
Posted by: Nicole | September 11, 2007 at 09:34 AM
See?! Now there's a reason to own alpacas. What a cutie.
Posted by: Ann | September 11, 2007 at 09:36 AM
What a fantastic time that sounds like! I <3 alpacas, they are just too darn cute!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | September 11, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Awwww, Baby Love!
Posted by: Sarah | September 11, 2007 at 10:25 AM
oh! Now I want to go knit with alpaca! They are sooooooo cute. Do you think I could get away with one? In a townhouse? lol!
(I thought not)
(((((hugs)))))
Posted by: knitnana | September 11, 2007 at 11:20 AM
OK, that's my new favorite picture of you. ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | September 11, 2007 at 11:25 AM
Awwwwwww. 17 lbs? That is one tiny alpaca.
Posted by: Lucia | September 11, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Um - if we wear alpaca for warmth, just what do the alpaca wear when they need to stay warm??
Posted by: deb | September 11, 2007 at 11:33 AM
How cute! And a little llama coat to boot!
Posted by: Carol | September 11, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Aw. Almost makes me wonder if house-breaking is an option.
; )
Looks like a wonderful time!
Posted by: Vicki | September 11, 2007 at 12:46 PM
How can you not smile at those precious alpacas. I just want to cuddle one. :)
Have a great time. It sounds like you are already.
Posted by: Tonia | September 11, 2007 at 01:51 PM
The cuteness! Overload!
Posted by: scout | September 11, 2007 at 02:02 PM
I love nothing more than cute baby critter pictures.
Posted by: claudia | September 11, 2007 at 02:19 PM
Soo cute! I quiver with the cuteness!
Posted by: Opal | September 11, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Fun! We are looking forward to day at our local alpaca farmer's next month.
Posted by: Sharon | September 11, 2007 at 05:01 PM
Oh my gosh! I love these pictures. They are sooooooo cute! The babies put a smile on my face today.
Posted by: Deborah | September 11, 2007 at 05:08 PM
What a cutie in that little blue coat!
Posted by: Madame Purl | September 11, 2007 at 10:28 PM
Too cute! I'm glad that you had a good time!
Posted by: jackie | September 12, 2007 at 03:58 AM
I just love alpacas! so cute :)
Posted by: Lolly | September 12, 2007 at 06:41 AM
OMG! So cute!!!
Posted by: Romi | September 12, 2007 at 03:03 PM
absolutely adorable!
Posted by: eyeleen | September 12, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Love the picture of you holding a little black beauty.
Posted by: Laurie | September 22, 2007 at 11:22 AM