I love this picture of us, we were attempting to get a picture of all of us together out on our nature walk...LOL, look at Finley! I love it, we didn't even bother trying to get another one! This one is perfect!
Yep, like I said as I sit here tonight and evaluate today's events, I will say...it was the perfect day! The weather was of course absolutely terrible, however we managed to find alot to do and make the best of it! Paul and I took Finley and Ollie for a nature walk on a trail going towards Paris. We haven't gone to this trail often but everytime we go...we fall in love with it!
The dogs love this place, we can let them run off of their leashes and they feircly love the freedom. This was actually Ollie's first time on this trail, unfortunately we didn't take Harley as the trail usually takes about 1 1/2 hours which is too much for him. Ollie did fantastic, I worry a little about him because he truly is the world's biggest suck. He needs and wants his mommy (me) at all times and it drives Paul crazy. Ollie adores being held, carried and cuddled. Today though, I made him walk the whole way like a big boy and he did great! He only bugged me twice to get up in my arms....both times I said no, I was proud of both of us!! I bought him this "camoflage" jacket for the fall because Ollie gets so cold. He shakes and shivers and hates being outside when its too cold. So, today we put on his jacket and off he went into the woods. It was the cutest thing I have ever seen. Ollie walked amoung us like he owned the woods...Paul said that he was "stealth"..no one could see him, he was camoflaged into the forest...and Ollie felt pretty cool. I took a picture of him, while he was hiding in the forest...you have to look pretty closely, due to his camo...you can barely see him!! He thinks he has outsmart all of you...good luck finding him, check out the picture below...
Hahaha...did you see him! Pretty tricky huh?? God he is too cute!
During our walk I was collecting acorns for a vase that I will display this fall season, Paul worked his butt off to collect as many as he could for me! It was very nice of him...I just took pictures of random things, including the one below and of course I had to get one of the dogs together...
It was very difficult not having Harley with us, but honestly he would be so sore after walking through terrian, his hips would be shot! Paul took him for a run around the block when we got home, I know its not the same but he still enjoys it!
Pretty Finley! Such a beautiful dog, we are so lucky to have her!
Mommy's baby boy! Oh god, look at that face! How could you not fall in love??
Me and my hubby...I put my camera on a stump and told Paul to sit on the logs so that we could get a nice picture together...it turned out pretty good! Today truly was a great day...the walk was so nice, we talked and talked about so much. We shared laughs and geniuenly enjoyed eachothers company. It was quality time, even though we have had a year off together, our time has generally been quantity or 24/7.
We have managed to have a quite a few moments of quality time, which has been wonderful and very needed. Today was different, there was lots to talk about but nothing was bad, all things to discuss were good things! Fun things, things that we both agree on and things that we are looking forward to and working towards together! I think we are both looking forward to his return to work, it has been a very productive year. I know he misses his friends and co-workers so it will be great for him to get back and start doing what he loves to do.
Its hard to believe that we are returning too our old lives once again, we haven't had this lifestyle in 5 years...since before I started school. I must say it all worked out, because I am home again and available to Kailey during her first year of highschool. That's important to me, its going to be busy...I am gearing up for this but you know what? I am looking forward too it as well! I miss my old life, I miss going to the gym, taking Braden to therapy appt's and all the wonderful things that come with being an at home mom! These next few years are going to go by so quickly, I guess I should hang around here and enjoy them!
So, after our walk...we went home and I baked some homemade sugarcookies! Like I said what better thing to do on a rainy day...considering all plans were cancelled due to weather! Not only did I make cookies but my parents called and asked for a family movie night!! Seriously could life get any better on a rainy day? I have the 5 most important people in my life here with me, baking homemade sugarcookies while listening to Diana Krall and War of the Worlds playing in my theatre room! Life is good my friends!
My sugar cookies baking...
When I was in NYC we went into a Crate and Barrel and bought these cupcake shaped cookie cutters, so I decided to try these cookies and decorate them! They turned out pretty good! Everyone liked them, mom was the first to try one! She loved it!!
Thanks to my hubby and my family for making this day a great one! It truly was perfect, filled with all the things that I love! A shout out to my friends mommy who is celebrating a birthday today!!! Happy Birthday Lois...love The Martz's!
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