Big changes previously alluded to...

So on to the big changes.. In January we decided we would like to get out of the alpaca business in 2011.  We have nothing bad to say about the business model, but due to the economy, our business plan just is not working like we had hoped, and rather than keeping ourselves tied down to a business that is costing us in feed and vet care instead of making a profit by now, we would rather turn our attentions to other pursuits.  We still fully believe the alpaca business will bounce back when the economy bounces back for those who will wait, but A) we are tired of waiting, and B) We are losing our faith in WHEN the economy is turning around.

SO, we are liquidating our herd and have been selling alpacas fairly rapidly.  We are down to 24 now, which is far from the 100+ we had here only 2 years ago.  We have some unbelievable deals for super quality animals, and some have taken notice.  We have no regrets on the path we have taken.. especially as that journey has led us to the direction we are now moving in.  In the meantime we had 3 babies last week and have 5 more due before the end of the month.  So it's hard to know haw many alpacas we own on a given day.

The Cria at play!

Last September we took a Rich Dad (Robert Kyosaki) weekend course on Options trading and got very turned on by that.  So Mike has been educating himself to be able to contribute to our household via that vehicle.  And I, as most of you know am TOTALLY immersed in Send Out Cards.  The company just gets better and better (and the checks just keep getting better and better).  I believe in the product, in the heart of the company, in the law of attraction, and the good things that come with appreciating others.  It has been truly transforming in my life, and I am so excited about the prospects this company has to help others lives as well.  The income opportunity is something that so many people in our country these days are begging for, and even if the opportunity is not for you the product is something that is changing the world for the better every day.  Send Out Cards has just removed all membership fees for retail customers (unbelievable value for FREE!) and they are going to open up globally in the next few months.  I truly believe Send Out Cards is going to make a lot of billionaires in the next 5 years....  But I'm gushing and saying too much.... I just can't help myself!

But as mentioned in the earlier post.. It's too easy to get distracted and let the Send Out Cards business stagnate.  So to help me to stay focused, 4 weeks ago I joined a mentoring program that runs for 1 year, in which you must dedicate 15-20 hours a week to Send Out Cards to complete.  This is going to be a serious commitment, to keep up all the other things I have going, but I want my Send Out Cards business to flourish, and this is going to be what it takes!  SO.. my friends, you may not see another post for another year!!!  ;-)

The Holidays 2010

With the holidays in Full Bloom we are happy to be down to 39 alpacas.  Suddenly chores are done in no time at all and it almost seems a shame to call them "chores"  they should be "delights"  ;-)  Of course "I" can say that, because I am not the one to do them regularly.  Mike does have that burden, and in the cool mornings and dark evenings I am very thankful for that too.

Speaking of thankful, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving at home.  We were planning to go to Salt Lake and visit Mikes family for the holiday, or as a secondary plan had been invited to a friend's house, but with all of our travels and goings lately, Mike and I looked at each other on the Thursday before Thanksgiving and said, "Gee wouldn't it be nice to stay home".  I thought there is no way we would not be spending the day alone at that late date, but started calling anyway, and low and behold found a bunch of people with no plans and we ended up with 14 at the table.  Wonderful!!

Since I have been home (1 month now), most of my time has been dedicated to the launch of a new product.  It is a legacy book, to track all your data from your life, bank accounts, insurance policies, monthly payments, family recipes, collections, etc.  The name is My Life's Info, and there is a spiral bound version and a database version.  It is a product that everyone needs.  Join our fanpage (mylifesinfo) on facebook or visit the website http://www.mylifesinfo.com for more information.

Also since it is the holiday season, Send Out Cards has been picking up hot and furious!  I've also started a blog to support my team on that, since the team is growing and I want to assure that I can provide support to my downline.  (That blog is at http://sendarealcardblog.blogspot.com/ and a fanpage on facebook called SendaRealCardFans).  If you have not decided to send cards the cheap and easy way (by becoming a customer or distributor of ours) keep in mind you can send an occasional Greeting card without any membership, at http://www.sendarealcard.com for $2.99 (which includes postage AND a custom photo), so a MUCH better deal than going to the grocery store.  I'd also love to introduce you to the complete system by helping you send out your Christmas Cards.. Believe me it will change the way you communicate!


OK, well enough on all that.. That is just where our head has been buried lately.  Can't breathe... and LOVING it!  We are also thankful to be spending Christmas at home.  The house is all decorated, and we are just waiting for Santa.  Kelsey and Sara are coming up for a week before Christmas and my parents are coming up for Christmas day.  Then they will go up to my sister, Monica's house for a few days and we may go with them for a day or two there.  But in general, we are staying close to home!  Yeah!