Katie here. You knew it was going to be me, right? Cause who else do you know that loves an adventure as much as me?

Saturday mama and I went to walk with my friend Queen Abby’s mom. You might remember that Abby got her wings in January of this year, so her mom has been a little sad. We thought maybe getting to walk together, even without the Queen, might make her feel better.

I have to say it was kind of hard to be out there without Abby, but we think maybe she was with us even though she wasn’t physically pulling on the leash.
I pulled on the leash enough for both of us.

We met at a state park I’ve never visited before, and there were a couple of trails we walked, mostly through the woods. I think I walked over a mile! It was so cold that the mamas wished they’d brought heavier clothes, but I was a happy girl, trotting up ahead of them most of the time, even up the hills!

It was such a pretty park, with winding trails and roads and it even had a campground, which of course mama had to explore.
And then we walked down near the lake. It was much windier there and I wasn’t sure about the waves blowing in. I didn’t want to stand close to them just for mama to take another picture

So I didn’t.

But I chose a spot just a little bit away from the pesky waves and let mama take one more picture.

And then the mamas sat on a bench and talked and I took a little nap on the cement underneath. It was nice and cool and the wind ruffled my fur and I was so happy!

This was the longest car ride I’ve been on since I got sick. At first I thought I was going to the vet and I was scared. But mama stopped at a rest area on the way so I could walk around and stuff. That never happens on the way to the vet, so I began to get excited.

And once I was at the park and walking with the mamas I was sooooooo happy! I pranced all over that park and couldn’t stop grinning.

Thanks, mamas, for taking me on a grand adventure that was the perfect size for my status! Why, I’m still dreaming about it today!

April 17, 2022 at 11:19 am
How good of your mom to take you on an adventure yesterday, Katie! Not only an adventure, but a new place to explore. She should get gold stars for that! You look very happy, and, of course, beautiful.
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April 19, 2022 at 1:34 pm
I did get gold stars from her, but then it was a new day and I had to start over in my star quest. She’s not sure what I’ve done for her lately.
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April 19, 2022 at 1:37 pm
What?! The stars don’t carry over? She’s a very tough taskmaster!
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April 17, 2022 at 11:38 am
It looks like it was a good birthday walk for you & your mom, Katie.
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April 19, 2022 at 1:34 pm
Yes it was!
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April 17, 2022 at 1:51 pm
This looks like so much fun, little Princess! And the leaves match your fur! I’m glad this was a good car ride.
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April 19, 2022 at 1:35 pm
She looks so good in fall colors.
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April 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm
What a pretty day you had for a nice walk, Princess! And I know being with you cheered up the Queen’s mama (and I’ll bet Abby was fluttering around all of you, just hoping you wouldn’t forget her). Aren’t naps the best when you’ve gotten some exercise outdoors?!
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April 19, 2022 at 1:36 pm
We’ll never forget Abby. She’ll always be with us.
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April 17, 2022 at 5:51 pm
Aw, what a lovely trip for you and Katie. She looks so darn happy being able to walk, run, play, and rest in nature. The perfect medicine for a beautiful doggie!
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April 19, 2022 at 1:38 pm
She’s always so happy when we’re in the woods.
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April 20, 2022 at 8:05 am
🐶😁😁😁😁😁
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April 17, 2022 at 7:25 pm
What a wonderful adventure sweet Katie!! Tell your mama I just Love all the photos she shared of you and it’s so good to see you out and about and feeling good at this beautiful park. Sounds like the weather was perfect for you but maybe not for the mamas. Haha!! ❤️
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April 19, 2022 at 1:39 pm
It was COLD! It’s still cold, and we got 3 inches of snow yesterday that is still on the ground today. Katie is thrilled.
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April 17, 2022 at 10:26 pm
Oh, Katie! It’s grand you had such a good time. You are doing so well. Wishing you many more walks in the park
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April 19, 2022 at 1:40 pm
I’d like it to stop snowing first though. She wants lots of walks in the snow.
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April 18, 2022 at 7:02 am
So glad you had such a good time! Such a beautiful day ❤
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April 19, 2022 at 1:40 pm
It sure was!
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April 18, 2022 at 8:18 am
Well Katie, you are so smart, as usual. Here on the coast of California we say ‘Never turn your back on the ocean. ‘ In Michigan, ‘Never turn your back on the lake,’ applies perfectly. Sneaker waves can be real scary!
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April 19, 2022 at 1:42 pm
She says she never has trusted noisy water, the first time I took her to walk on a great lake beach she freaked out. When we were in Alabama and someone went by in a boat causing wake waves, she ran up and down the dock barking at them. I took her back to a great lake with bigger waves and she did the same.
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April 18, 2022 at 1:35 pm
Life is about creating moments. You two are masters.
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April 19, 2022 at 1:46 pm
We’ve been practicing for 15 years.
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April 18, 2022 at 2:18 pm
Hiya Katie, So glad you got to go on an adventure! 🙂
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April 19, 2022 at 1:47 pm
We had fun.
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April 18, 2022 at 8:45 pm
A new Marvel Super Heroine. Mild mannered sheltie becomes Adventure Girl. Swoosh, bark, bark, swoosh. BOL. We are glad you had fun. Hopefully, woo will have many more adventures.
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April 19, 2022 at 1:49 pm
She loves being an Adventure Girl.
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April 18, 2022 at 9:40 pm
I am smiling with you, Katie. So glad you had such a great adventure — and shared it with us!
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April 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm
She’s been sleeping for two days now. I think she over did it…but she won’t admit it. She’s still smiling though.
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April 19, 2022 at 12:49 pm
Katie, I am so happy to read that you went on an adventure. And what a beautiful day to be outside. No wonder you need some shuteye now.
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April 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm
It was so much fun!
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April 19, 2022 at 6:35 pm
I’m glad you got to go on an adventure, Katie. I think it’s the best time to explore some parks. I’ll bet you made Abby’s mama feel better.
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April 20, 2022 at 11:47 am
I think she did feel beter.
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April 20, 2022 at 3:09 pm
Looks like a wonderful day! Thanks for bringing us along too! I’m sure your little wiggling butt made Abby’s mom smile.
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April 20, 2022 at 3:39 pm
Yes, I think she felt good having a sheltie on the other end of a leash. Still….we missed Abby.
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