It seems only yesterday that we were pushing them in a stroller along this very trail...and then we pulled them in a wagon...and now they are running full steam ahead.We had such a fun time! The Vedder Trail is the perfect place to walk the dog...and so it seemed most everyone had a pooch on a leash. The girls decided that all the dogs on the trail fell easily into one of two categories...they were either a frou-frou...or they were a brutus. What about a golden retriever? No hesitation...it was a frou-frou....and then they hastened to add that Uncle Tim had a frou-frou (which they thought was very funny)! As for their dear Bentley...he was a brutus. What fun!
They walked the line...
...and watched driftwood being carried away by the current.
We passed by the fishermen...who stand patiently in the river for hours...almost motionless. We'd sooner be walking! 
The miles pass by so quickly when one is in good company...and before long we were back at the bridge...where the walk began.
"Happiness consists more in small pleasures that occur every day than in the great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom to a man in the course of his life." Benjamin Franklin
I'm with Ben...he had it all figured out! Take a walk...it's a small pleasure.
Enjoy the day...
Judy..thanks for letting us join you on the walk, I almost felt like I was there..'walking the line'..that is so fun, did you join them?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful walk...I love when you include the conversation. The girls remind me of the cartoon "Family Circus" where the kids do 11.2 miles while the adults do 2. Where are you going today?
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to be along the Vedder with you. I just came down the stairs running and thinking how wonderful it feels when one runs lightly down stairs with a spring in your step. Emme & Spencer still do it without even thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteOh Judy, reading your post and Marg's post gives me such excitement for the future with the grands. They look like the best company .. and I love their commentarty and immediately thought our big German Shepherd Otis would have been a bruts but little indee would have remained a frou frou ..poor thing.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy birthday, Judy. So glad you had a lovely 'breakaway'.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful trail! We've walked there too. Thanks for taking us along this time with your granddaughters! They are blessed!
ReplyDeleteNothing like walking with a friend. I remember when those little girls were born, and how quickly the years fly by.
ReplyDeleteWalking, quilting, sewing, entertainment events, you name it...is always more enjoyable shared with a friend
I love your post...I've walked 'that line'....good one.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley - I'm with Ben too! Gorgeous pictures you've shared as well!
ReplyDeleteyou are so right...it is always better in good company. that looks like a beautiful trail and i wish i could be outside walking as well...not yet, at least i wouldn't dare.....it is still solid ice around here...;^(
ReplyDeleteLooks like your weather has really warmed up. What a beautiful place to walk! The girls look adorable, as always. There's a little boy on the Aflac commercial that reminds me of your grandson with the little glasses. Very cute. Ol' Ben had it going on, didn't he?
ReplyDeleteMy Dog may be a frou-frou, but at least it is smart enough to not jump in the manure pit for a swim!
ReplyDeleteI think my Rosie is definitly a Frou Frou, but with a Brutus heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place for a walk with your girls - wonderful way to spend the day.
Your walk looked so divine. Your grandkids are just adorable, how fun to share these times with them. Great memories your making with them.
ReplyDeleteSince you shared all of those pictures, I almost felt like I was on the walk with you. What a scenic and peaceful place you have to walk. Pedometer or no pedometer...I think walking in those surroundings would be inviting...especially with two adorable little girls.
ReplyDeleteI love to walk and with company it really is effortless isn't it?
ReplyDeleteLovely path to follow and the girls looked like they were having so much fun!
So fun to see what is coming my way. P.T. and I are still in the stroller stage. We haven't walked outside for awhile. But last week I took her mall strolling. Can't wait for the weather to ease up a bit. We do the river walk too!
ReplyDeleteI was just looking at your side bar pictures, you have some beautiful grandchildren. What a tremendous blessing!