Fuzzy Things, Soft Things, Spinning Things

Saturday and Sunday were National Alpaca Farm Days.  Did you know that?  No?  Well, they were. 

There is an alpaca farm just two miles up the road from us.  This....is an alpaca, in case you didn't know.

Purty, no? 

But I'm not so sure about this one...

Still, as I say to my (human) girls regularly, All Girls are Beautiful.  If God, the Artist, thought it was Good, then who are we to say his art is ugly?

(Transparent sidebar moment that I can't believe I'm typing, but the above reminded me of it:  Our Little Gal was watching me exercise in an unbecoming pose - that's my excuse - this morning and in all her five-year-old honesty said, "Mama, I know God made you that way, but you have a fat bum.")

These two are watching my girl (the one who is old enough to never say anything about her mama's bum) in the background...

So I came around and shot them from the front.  Yes, of course, I shot them with the camera. 

Don't they look like a couple of gossips?  I'll bet they're assessing our gal and the grey one is telling the other that All Girls are Beautiful.  Even human girls without fur.

My favorite, very favorite part of Alpaca Farm Day(s) is the spinners.  The kids and my man can go on and enjoy those alpacas all they want. I just want to plop myself down by the spinners for the rest of the day.  Oh, and no, we are not speaking of spinning as in exercise.  That would not be something I'd plop down to watch - or do - for fun.  This is what I mean...

Isn't it all so beautiful and inspiring?  The wheel, the socks that match her blouse, the white apron, the fiber, the yarn, the HP box...um, okay, never mind that one...  Here is where I could stay all day.

This lovely couple invited me to come back the next day to try my hand at spinning.  I did and I loved it and now I am so very excited about what is on its way in the mail to me.  So. Very. Excited.  But I'll tell you later about that.

Comments

[Samantha]

No way! You did not get a spinning wheel?! I am so on my way to your house & will stay there until you show me how to use it, which will be a while I guess if you haven't even received it yet. I am so excited for you.

[Laurel]

Trust me, you will LOVE your Sonata. I can't think of any Christmas gift that's given me as much pleasure ... and I've seen a LOT of Christmases. You can spin, you can write, and you can take some *awesome* pictures, too. I've never met an alpaca up close and personal, but they look squeezable and "awwww"-inspiring! Enjoy your Sonata, and let me know if you have any questions. We self-taught folk need to stick together! :o)

[Dionna]

The alpacas are so sweet with such big beautiful eyes! How fun.

[Andrea Braun]

I could not believe it when I saw your post today! Great minds think alike! ;)

http://whohasmorefun.blogspot.com/2008/09/there-is-alpaca-farm-near-our-house-and.html

[Wendy]

They look so sweet!

[Jerri]

Sounds like you all had a lot of fun!!! :0)

[Katherine]

Thanks for the warm-fuzzies! You brought a smile to my heart & face!

[Katy Spears]

Hi Lori! Thanks so much to coming to our Open House, AND for sharing your pictures and your blog with me. I love the one with Roxsanne (white) and Lovely Lorraine (grey). They do look so gossipy. The alpacas are so fun, I blog about them on Alpaca Farmgirl.
Your photography is great. You've really captured the alpaca's personalities. I look forward to exploring the rest of your blog. Hope to see you again for our Holiday Open House!
Katy, Alpaca Farmgirl
www.alpacafarmgirl.blogspot.com

[Tammy]

I'm so happy you're getting your spinning wheel. I know you've wanted one for a long time. Does this mean you'll be bringing us all yarn to Clara's knitting group? Ooh I hope so! I know you'll have tons of fun with it.
Blessings,
Tammy

[Mac McFatter]

Lori,
So excited to find your blog. Katy linked me to it. Excited you have a wheel (Sonata?) on the way. We will be at "Wellslee's All Strung Out" after 1PM on Saturday (Oct 4) demonstrating spinning. They ate located at Cottage Hill and University in Mobile. May be we can see you again then? Please feel free to get in touch with us when (not if) you have questions about spinning. bwg
Mac McFatter

[Just Pure Lovely]

Samantha - Do move in. 10 kids in my house would be just ... um, lovely in a very very very messy way.

Laurel & Mr. Mac - Thank you SO much for the lessons offers! I will absolutely need them. Spinners are generous folk!

Katy - Thank you for opening your farm to us!

Thanks everybody else for visiting & commenting. I love your visits! And comments!