We played Hooky

 Because the lists were long, the to-do's were overwhelming.. and... fall was calling.... I mean

you only have a short time to catch the gorgeousness that is the changing of the colors....

We loaded up Bella and KC and I hit the trails... I will recommend playing hooky during the week - we had this WHOLE place to ourselves... and the quiet, and the calm, and the smell of pine... lawsy mercy - none of us wanted to leave.... EVER!

On this trail there were lots of these little bridges. The first one we hit was over a dry spot so we took a moment to show Bella how to go over them - WHAT a Pro!!! She didn't hesitate over the next 6 bridges.  I was impressed!!!  She is going to be a great hiker ( okay she really already is)

Don;t you just LOVE colors in nature - there is the yellow and gold and greens - but can you see that peachy clump? Its gorgeous - and with the sun shining.... 

Of course, we have to hike to the highest place on the trail...... if you don't - you totally miss the views!!

Trying to take usies with a dog... she was wondering what more I had in my pack... Little does she know it was all for her. As a puppy ( 3 months old) I wasn't sure how much water she would need, so I might have overpacked... but! I'd prefer that. Of course there were a few snacks for her as well - and we have learned she has QUITE the nose.... 

She easily entertained herself.... Pinecones, Water spots... she was quite hilarious ...

We took a break on a rock, and she climbed all over it.. until she saw my camera - then she posed... I really do have her trained right??/ 

I really wondered if she would ever tire out - so this was at the 4 mile mark of the second trail ( so maybe 7 miles so far) and she finally decided to rest... of course - what a better resting place than on me? Haha!!!  

She only lasted about 2 minutes here, then was ready to go again... 

I love her.

Oh - you thought this was a hiking post didn't you?? and I turned it into the Puppy....

We finished our hike sitting at the river. I have to say - that was a great way to play hooky and!! we were refreshed to start back on our lists.....

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