Our hike in the woods.

Sunday my oldest grandson, (he is 5 yrs. old) & I went for a hike in the woods near my house. It was really too hot, but we didn't care. My grandson was having so much fun with Sadie & picking up rocks & big sticks. He likes to throw stones in the streams where ever he can & see how big of a splash he can make. He's a typical boy!! I remember my son doing the same thing at that age.

Tomorrow evening I want to hike to the Indian mounds we have in the same woods. There are several small mounds & one large one. I will post some pictures of them. Since I am of Indian decent it is amazing to me to see these mounds & try to imagine what their life must have been like.

New Life

Last Thursday I was sitting out on our deck when a pretty little butterfly (or moth) landed on my leg & just sat there. My first thought was how they represent "new life", then on Friday our son told us that his wife was pregnant with their second child! What a coincidence that was, there is a new life in the making!! It was like that little butterfly was trying to tell me something while sitting on my leg.

Rain, Rain, go away!

Well, between the heat, rain, and my surgery, I have not been hiking yet this summer! As soon as it cools down and I'm feeling better, I plan on getting out and hiking some of the many trails in Ohio and taking some pictures, (I can't wait)! I know my Mini Schnauzer (Sadie) can't wait. Since my surgery she's either in my lap or laying on my feet almost constantly!

This fall should produce some spectacular photos if mother nature co-operates. We live almost in the heart of  Amish country, and the hillsides are just full of color. I'll post some pictures.