Bottle Babies Suck you in

So previously, I was whining about the chore of feeding bottle babies around the clock.  We ended up with 2 Shetland lambs that needed our help.  Now that they are weaned, I miss feeding them.  For the life of me, I could not figure out why people opt'd for bottle babies.  I was baffled.  I now have a new understanding.  I am so totally bonded with these little cuddle bugs.  Thankfully for Sawyer (ewe lamb), we never had any intentions of her leaving.  As for Royal (ram lamb - soon to be wethered), our plans were not the same for him.  I do not need another wether!!!  I am strong in this plan, UNTIL...I got outside to see the babies and Royal climbs onto my lap for some loves.  His fleece is sooooo soft.  His face could melt hearts.  I feel as if I might be in trouble.  What could one more wether hurt...right???

Our other Shetland lambs leave tomorrow evening.  I will miss them as well.  They are a lovely bunch.  We are quite pleased with their progress.  I very much look forward to next season's lambs. 

All of our Pygmy kids are also gone off to their new homes.  Some left earlier as bottle kids, and the others left about a week or two ago.  The "maternity" lot is very empty and dull now. 

We moved several of our adult Pygmy Goats to my parents to let our pasture have a break.  We finally had rain the last couple of days, so the hope that green grass will fully return is sparked once again.  Everything is so darn dry!  Our lots/pasture seem so empty.  The entertainment level has definitely dropped. 

We were both gifted and surprised with a baby alpaca (cria) born on May 29th.  She is a lovely dark brown little girl.  She was a month early, according to the info that we had on her mother's breeding.  It was a nerve-racking experience, but all ended well.  Mother (Cynthia) and baby are doing wonderful. 

The same day that baby alpaca (not yet named) was born, we also had a litter of Chihuahua puppies born.  This would be all fine and dandy EXCEPT, mommy Chihuahua decided to hide on her potty break outside.  I could not find her.  It was, of course, my Recital Week for the dance studio, and I HAD to be a rehearsal at a specific time.  I had my dad and other family members searching for the dog.  My husband (after a T-ball game for my son) came home and found her right away with her 4 beautiful puppies.  I was so relieved and frustrated all at one time.  It was insane. 

Other than that, life is pretty calm.  The children are enjoying Summer Break.  We just returned from dance Nationals in the Wisconsin Dells.  Horse Show season is underway.  T-ball is almost over.  Tumbling Camp starts Wednesday.  Swimming Lessons are next on the agenda.  Today...Family Reunion in the park.