Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Monday, June 18, 2012

A walk and a visit

The temperature was 58 degrees under cloudy skies when I started out on my walk this morning.  I left a little earlier than usual because we woke up a little early.  I didn't take my umbrella because it wasn't raining when I left but by the time I got to the lake there was a light drizzle.  It drizzled on and off during all of my walk but I never did get wet, just damp.
It was very quiet around the lake and I only saw a handful of people and they were all runners.
The geese seemed to be enjoying the rain on the lake.
 And this turtle was stopped in the middle of the path taking in the shower.
The birds were all out too and I got lucky and saw a blue bird.  As usual all the birds were singing their happy morning songs.
It was nice to hear the rain dripping down through the leaves and even though it was drizzly I enjoyed my walk. : )
I took 12,624 steps which for me was 6.1 miles.
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I'm posting earlier than usual today because later this morning my son, David and my two youngest grandkids are coming down from NJ for a visit. 
I have the bread machine going and I'm going to make chocolate chip cookies which the kids know I always have on hand.
For dinner we will have baked ziti and a salad with the home made bread.
It should be a great day!! : )

A happy day to you all.
Happyone
Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.
~Albert Einstein

9 comments:

Vee said...

Oh you will enjoy this day. Take lots of pictures! It's funny what the grands think that we always have on hand. =D

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

Seeing this turtle photo, reminded me of a lovely local blog...... A lady who loves all about being out-of-doors. Knows names of almost every area flower, it seems. Just a lovely blog.

Anyway, she had a photo today, of what she called a Painted Turtle. And after reading her blog for a bit, I'd be very sure that she has the "right" name. :-) It is the 9th picture, down.

Here is a link, to her lovely blog...

You will be busy today, but perhaps another day, you'll have time to visit it.

Happy@Home said...

Sounds like the makings for a wonderful day. Enjoy your visit and the cookies :).

Beth said...

Chocolate chip cookies and family make for a great day. What more could anyone want?

The turtle pic is really good!!

Ruta M. said...

There's nothing nicer than seeing family. I'm sure you will have a lovely day.
We don't have turtles or tortoises in the UK. I can remember getting very excited when we saw tortoises walking about in Turkey. It just didn't seem right.

Anonymous said...

I loved seeing the turtle take his shower.
You've made a lovely start to a lovely day.
MJ

Cheryl said...

Have a wonderful day!

Kerri Farley said...

FUN!!!

Anonymous said...

I'm sure you would have a wonderful day with your family - I hope the weather picked up.