Yesterday dawned sunny, but very cold and very windy.

I almost wimped out on the park, but I couldn’t deprive Sadie of the highlight of her week.  I bundled up and off we went.

On the way to the park we drove by what I call the spaceship house.

I don’t know the story behind the spaceship, but I laugh every time I see it.

Sadie was more independent this week.   She led the way on walking path.

She urged me to walk faster.

She explored the fields.

She took off through the woods.

She came to get me when I dawdled behind her.

She enjoyed drinking the ice cold stream water.

And she relaxed in the cold water (brrrr).

She barked with joy.

Seeing Sadie having so much fun made me forget the cold.   Almost.

I’m making great progress on the Grape Ape socks.

Romeo has been helping me knit them.

Finally, a picture of Sadie. The dog takes napping seriously.