The best thing about having a new dog in the family is going for walks. We hardly ever took Sheba for a walk. Not because we didn’t like her, but just because she’s a smaller dog, has a big fenced backyard and she got enough exercise running after rabbits and groundhogs back there.
But Lacey is a bigger dog and she likes to go for rides in the car and long walks (sounds a little like a cheesy personal ad). So we have been obliging her. And since we’re going anyhow, we’ve started taking Sheba along too. She can really pout when she thinks we’re spending more time on the new dog than on her.
Lacey can walk a lot farther than I can. But we found a new little park not too far from the house where we can walk far enough to keep her happy and not too far that I am whining by the time we’re done. Believe me, I can whine like a pro when I want to.
I am good for about 1 1/2 miles. This particular day we had walked 1 1/4 miles and were very close to finishing the loop and nearing the parking lot when we came upon a part of the trail that was covered in water. 6 inches of water. Couldn’t go around, so we walked through.
Lacey loved the water. Me, not so much. But it was better than walking back the other way (an additional 1 1/4 miles). Given the two options, I would have swam through it if that is what it took!
Wish I had pictures of the water, but I was more concerned about getting my shoes wet at that point.
This particular trail had a gorgeous treat on it though. Peaking out of the trees, around the bend
was a grain silo from an old barn that used to be on the property.
Almost made my waterlogged shoes worth it. Almost.
Kim K.
What beautiful dogs. What a gorgeous place for daily walks. Thanks for taking us along!
Heather
You’ve reminded me that I really need to start taking our dogs for walks again. The two of them are a pain to walk….one wants to drag me, and the other wants to stop and go to the bathroom everywhere! Your dogs look too precious to act like that! Your scenery is quite beautiful too!
Pat
Great photos! All three of mine are little, and are not leashed trained, I am a bad mom!
Tete
LOL- I would have swam, too!
Love the old grain bin. They are disappearing here so fast. Another 10 years and no old barns or bins will be found.
Your dogs are beautiful! Love Lacey’s color and the name fits well.
Happy trails!
Crystal Jeffers
What a beautiful area to walk in. My old dog’s are content to lay around and not go for walks. I have been taking the kids for walks to the park though. 🙂 Its a mile one way and then we have to walk back after they have played.
I love the picture of the old barn silo, I love old architecture.
Karen
Lacey and Sheba are gorgeous!and so are your photos. I love the pic of the silo through the trees.
Debby
Such cute dogs. I need to walk mine as well. The water would have scared me……..afraid of snakes being in it.
I am back on the computer finally. I hope you had a great Christmas. Hopefully we can get together some day soon.
MamaMonki
What a gorgeous place to walk!
Nezzy
Awwwwm such a dainty name for a massive doggie!!!
I loved taggin’ along on your walk that grand silo pic is just magnificent sweetie!
God bless ya and have a fantastic 2012!!! :o)
Betsy
What beautiful scenery for your daily walk. It’s no wonder Lacey likes it so much, what a cutie.
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
What a cute post! It’s amazing how much bigger the new dog is! Did you see my post today? You’ll chuckle!
What a lovely place to walk! Happy New Year!
Jan@southernjunkin'
You have a lovely place to walk! Our puppy is demanding more and more walking time and I love it!!
Ann@A Sentimental Life
Looks like a beautiful walk
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Love your dogs! Dogs really are wonderful motivators to get out and walk. I just realized that when our dog died 5 years ago is when our daily walks in the winter came to an end.
NanaDiana
What a sweet looking dog! I love her face! Good for you for walking her. She will have you all in shape in no time at all!
I love the picture of the silo. those are the kind of silos I grew up with in PA…the kind they don’t put up anymore- xo Diana
The Tablescaper
Your new baby sounds wonderful. Enjoy both of them.
– The Tablescaper
TARYTERRE
Your furbabies are so sweet. Absolutely ADORABLE. LOVE Lacey and Sheba. That is a GORGEOUS place to walk, except for the standing water. Neat Grain Silo. Worth the trip, for sure. Take care.
Tricia
It looks so pretty there…and the grass is so green! I love that first photo, Lacey looks so cute.
Mark
I don’t read other comments so I may be duplicating something here. That silo, hidden like it is, almost looked like a castle. It’s a very pretty photo.
m.
Country Dreaming
Dogs, fresh air and exercise what can be said! The dogs are adorable.
Melinda
LizlovesVintage
Aww, Lacey is so darn cute. I couldn’t walk my dog. He would walk ME!! Well drag me that is. I miss it and miss him so much.
Kiss your doggies for me!
xxx Liz
Katherines Corner
Beautiful photos and a perfect place to take your furry friends for a walk. Scratch them behind the ears for me. Thank you for joining us at the Thursday Favorites Hop. Wishing you a happy weekend! xo P.S. Have you entered the Pink Poodle giveaway yet?
Pam of Eastlake Victorian
Awww! Your dogs look so happy together! You’re lucky you have such nice scenery so close by.