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Got to go for a walk!

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Katie here.  So the weather guy this morning says that the sun came up at 6:03.  I figured I had waited long enough so I got my Mama up at 6:06.  I didn’t want to rush her out of bed.  But on the other hand, no sense wasting a day of this glorious three day weekend either!

So as my Mama was stumbling around the kitchen making her oatmeal (notice she did not make me anything!) she noticed there was steam rising from the pond across the street and the sun was up and it all looked sort of pretty.  She stopped mumbling about bad dogs and hustled me outside.  I noticed she had her camera and that always excites me because I know it’s gonna be another “beautiful Katie photo shoot!”

We got to walk down the road, and she never lets me do that!  It was so much fun!  We went down our road and around the corner to the neighbor’s pond.  I love going there; I get to sniff where frogs and turtles and other dogs have been.  It smells heavenly!   You should try it some time.

But I didn’t get to smell too much this morning because my Mama stepped on my leash to keep me near her and was taking pictures.  But not of me!   Can you believe it?  She was taking pictures of the pond!

Early morning.

Early morning.

And the moon.

Hello moon!

Hello moon!

She doesn’t take long when she’s out in 37 degree weather, sunshine or no sunshine, so soon we were off on my real walk.  I got to sniff a lot of great stuff and she didn’t hurry me at all.  That’s why I love my Mama.  After awhile though we were both pretty wet and cold.  So we headed back to the house where I got my breakfast.  Wow.  I got to go on a walk and it’s not even 7 a.m. yet!  This has been the best weekend ever!

I got a little damp.

I got a little damp.

Mama promises that on Monday we can have even more fun.  She says she has to weed more gardens today though.  Well.  That’s fun for me because I get to be outside with her all day.  Weeding is fun.  Not as fun as the park but pretty close.

I’m going to take a little nap now.  All this early adventure is exhausting.

shhhhh......

shhhhh……

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

11 thoughts on “Got to go for a walk!

  1. The pond and moon are beautiful! Glad you both got out to see it. Early morning is my very favorite time, it always seems as if I have the whole world to myself.

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  2. Katie your Mom took some GORGEOUS photos and of you too!! Don’t you just love how our Sheltie fur gets all frizzy when it gets damp? Barks and licks and love, Dakota

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  3. Well if you have to rise and shine–this is the way to do it. Sounds like a wonderful morno…except for the Oatmeal part!
    Have a wonderful day.

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  4. Early mornings are always the best – it is our mom’s favorite time . That is a beautiful misty morning and you look gorgeous whether you are damp or not

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  5. Glad your weekend got off to such a good start, Katie, and that you were a good dog and waited patiently while your mom took those photos of the beautiful pond and moon. Thank you!

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  6. It’s so beautiful to see the fading moon early in the morning! The misty pond looks so quiet and serene. I think I can smell the fresh air, grass and even the water.

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  7. What a super adventure Katy!
    Those pictures and scenery were stunning, and I liked hearing about those wonderful smells!
    The moon looked quite spooky though like that!
    What warm weather you’re having!
    Have a fantastic week,
    Pippa 🙂

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  8. From the sounds of things, your Mama has done enough weeding this weekend. She should plan on taking you for a glorious walk tomorrow 🙂

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  9. 37 degrees is ridiculous but the pond was gorgeous and the walk must’ve been peaceful and beautiful.

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  10. A wonderful start to the day! I’ll bet your mama was glad you woke her up in time to see the steam on the pond and the moon.

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  11. Nothing like the scent of damp Sheltie fur to make a Mama’s nose twitch!

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