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My mom’s friend is an alpaca farmer.
We visited the farm this past week.
It was the perfect fall day, bright and sunny, but also crisp and cold and windy.
Grace loved it.
She was captivated by the alpacas and the farm.
We brought two mini alpacas home.
Stop back tomorrow for the rest of the story.
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OMG ALPACAS!!! I have a slight obsession. So soft I want to cuddle them! lol
Grace looks like she had a good time! Yay! Those little alpacas are SO cute! I need to get me some of them! hehe
<3 Happy WW! xoxox
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OMG ALPACAS!!! I have a slight obsession. So soft I want to cuddle them! lol
Grace looks like she had a good time! Yay! Those little alpacas are SO cute! I need to get me some of them! hehe
<3 Happy WW! xoxox
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These are great. We just saw alpacas when we went to the National Zoo in Washington DC. My husband is obsessed with them.
Happy WW!
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These are great. We just saw alpacas when we went to the National Zoo in Washington DC. My husband is obsessed with them.
Happy WW!
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I didn’t realize there were alpaca farms to visit! How fun!!!! (Get your coat on, Tara!)
Blueviolet – I know! I am terrible about wearing a coat. I just said to Joe that I need to get one to keep in the car.
How fun! That last photo is especially cute, and reminds me so much of the Fall (which I love).
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I didn’t realize there were alpaca farms to visit! How fun!!!! (Get your coat on, Tara!)
Blueviolet – I know! I am terrible about wearing a coat. I just said to Joe that I need to get one to keep in the car.
Great Memories. Happy WW
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Great Memories. Happy WW
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Looks like a fun visit.
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Looks like a fun visit.
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Awwww the baby is soooo cute. We see alpacas outside of our town on a farm but I’ve never met one.
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I’ve never seen an alpaca or at least I don’t remember having seen one. Looks like Grace really enjoyed the visit. Great times!
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I’ve never seen an alpaca or at least I don’t remember having seen one. Looks like Grace really enjoyed the visit. Great times!
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They look so soft and cuddly. Looks like a fun day on the farm.
Happy WW~
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They look so soft and cuddly. Looks like a fun day on the farm.
Happy WW~
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What fantastic photos. She looks darling among the alpacas. And I want one of the mini alpacas!
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Carolyn – I bought the mini alpacas. They had teddy bears and these alpacas and some finger puppets. They were all adorable. I don’t see anything on the farm’s website about them, but I bet if you email them, they’d sell you some.
The site is http://www.paintedspring.com/. Good luck!
What fantastic photos. She looks darling among the alpacas. And I want one of the mini alpacas!
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Carolyn – I bought the mini alpacas. They had teddy bears and these alpacas and some finger puppets. They were all adorable. I don’t see anything on the farm’s website about them, but I bet if you email them, they’d sell you some.
The site is http://www.paintedspring.com/. Good luck!
Looks like lots of fun! I’ve never seen alpacas up close before. We have a couple farms in our area though.
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
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Looks like lots of fun! I’ve never seen alpacas up close before. We have a couple farms in our area though.
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
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How fun! Grace looks like she had a blast and love the mini alpacas
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oh you must live some place warm!
Tiaras & Tantrums – Um, no. We live in southern Pennsylvania – not as cold as North Dakota but pretty chilly nonetheless. I think it was in the fifties that day.
oh you must live some place warm!
Tiaras & Tantrums – Um, no. We live in southern Pennsylvania – not as cold as North Dakota but pretty chilly nonetheless. I think it was in the fifties that day.
Oh, I’m so jealous
I want to go meet some Alpacas so bad — I think they look so beautiful but I’ve never met one yet. Hmm, goal for next year 
Your photos are just wonderful and it looks like it was a lot of fun!!
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Marie – My mom frequents a local yarn shop, and that’s how she found out about the alpaca farm. If you can find yarn shops, I bet you could find some alpaca farms. Or try googling alpaca farm and your locality.
Oh, I’m so jealous
I want to go meet some Alpacas so bad — I think they look so beautiful but I’ve never met one yet. Hmm, goal for next year 
Your photos are just wonderful and it looks like it was a lot of fun!!
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Marie – My mom frequents a local yarn shop, and that’s how she found out about the alpaca farm. If you can find yarn shops, I bet you could find some alpaca farms. Or try googling alpaca farm and your locality.
How fun! That last photo is especially cute, and reminds me so much of the Fall (which I love).
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Awwww the baby is soooo cute. We see alpacas outside of our town on a farm but I’ve never met one.
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How cute! My kids love seeing the Alpacas on the farms. We thought about having them once upon a time, but decided it would be too much work with what we already have going on. It looks like they had a good time!:)
How fun! They almost don’t look real!
How fun! They almost don’t look real!
How fun! Grace looks like she had a blast and love the mini alpacas
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It’s so cool that you got to pet them!
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It’s so cool that you got to pet them!
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Tara – friends of ours have an alpaca farm too. Our Elizabeth didn’t want to go near them. Grace obviously didn’t have that problem. Looks like a great time.
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Sheila – She didn’t mind. Until two months ago, Grace wouldn’t go near any animal at any time. Never. She’d been bitten by a dog; we’d been in the car crash; she was just too afraid. Something clicked for her, though, and she’s become a lot more willing to approach some animals. She’s pet a donkey, some cows, alpacas, a Clydesdale horse, and some small dogs. There are a lot of things that she’s still wary of, but it’s getting better.
Tara – friends of ours have an alpaca farm too. Our Elizabeth didn’t want to go near them. Grace obviously didn’t have that problem. Looks like a great time.
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Sheila – She didn’t mind. Until two months ago, Grace wouldn’t go near any animal at any time. Never. She’d been bitten by a dog; we’d been in the car crash; she was just too afraid. Something clicked for her, though, and she’s become a lot more willing to approach some animals. She’s pet a donkey, some cows, alpacas, a Clydesdale horse, and some small dogs. There are a lot of things that she’s still wary of, but it’s getting better.
How cute! My kids love seeing the Alpacas on the farms. We thought about having them once upon a time, but decided it would be too much work with what we already have going on. It looks like they had a good time!:)
I’ve got to say, I was at an alpaca yarn shop once and that is the ABSOLUTE SOFTEST stuff I’ve EVER felt.
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Sheila – Yes! Those mini alpacas were very soft, and the baby alpaca was the single softest thing I’ve ever touched.
I’ve got to say, I was at an alpaca yarn shop once and that is the ABSOLUTE SOFTEST stuff I’ve EVER felt.
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Sheila – Yes! Those mini alpacas were very soft, and the baby alpaca was the single softest thing I’ve ever touched.
Super cute…
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Super cute…
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Looks like a GREAT day!
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Looks like a GREAT day!
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I am amazed how incredibly soft the alpaca is – it really is the softest thing I’ve ever touched. We sell them in the store – the lions are my favourites for their manes, but the big bears are most popular! I’ve even sold several to adults – a few times as gifts for cancer patients.
Thanks for sharing about these amazing and adorable animals – glad Grace enjoyed the trip too!
I am amazed how incredibly soft the alpaca is – it really is the softest thing I’ve ever touched. We sell them in the store – the lions are my favourites for their manes, but the big bears are most popular! I’ve even sold several to adults – a few times as gifts for cancer patients.
Thanks for sharing about these amazing and adorable animals – glad Grace enjoyed the trip too!
Hi Tara,
So glad that you and Grace – and the rest of the family came out on that blustery day a few weeks ago. The pictures are great and I welcome anyone who needs more info about alpacas to contact me via our website.
Beth Lutz
Painted Spring Farm Alpacas
http://www.paintedspring.com
Hi Tara,
So glad that you and Grace – and the rest of the family came out on that blustery day a few weeks ago. The pictures are great and I welcome anyone who needs more info about alpacas to contact me via our website.
Beth Lutz
Painted Spring Farm Alpacas
http://www.paintedspring.com