Ushering Spring in here in New England’s countryside always means alternating weather, sometimes without much rhyme or reason, between mild, sunny days, and cold, rainy ones. Yesterday, we experienced one of the former, for a glorious Easter celebration of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! It was so warm we even managed short sleeves for the first time this year! Today was quite different, with chilly temperatures accompanied by steady showers of cold rain. However, on such a day, I wanted to share a few sunny photos taken several days ago of our beautiful golden, Sunny. Our AKC Windy Knoll Sunny, who is now seven months old, enjoyed a refreshing walk with the children and I.
Esther claimed the privilege of walking Sunny first. Sunny is still learning her leash manners, but did very well respecting Esther, especially considering her pint sized master.
Esther, as an avid animal lover, enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about dog walking basics.
Isn’t our “Golden Sunshine” maturing into such a beautiful female? She is so sweet, gentle, friendly, and unassuming in her appreciation for life, and I confess that she might just be my favorite of our Golden Retrievers (at the moment, anyway). :o)
Mary Grace asked for a turn walking Sunny as well (and in case you are wondering, it’s usually just one dog that gets to accompany us on our walks if it is just the children and I, sans Greg. Four children and a dog is an adequate number to be responsible for, even on a quiet dirt road!).
Mary is more practiced with her dog walking technique, and she and Sunny made there way along quite merrily. Eventually, the thrills and discoveries of the walk occupied the children’s whole attention, thus enabling me to take charge of walking our Sunny. Warming sunshine, springtime mud, the promise of bud’s soon to appear, a beautiful young golden retriever at my side, and four lovely, merry children: it was a lovely walk!
Until next time, enjoy this slice of Sunny!