Maggnificent Monday


Maggie went on her first hike yesterday! We packed up both dogs and strapped on her tennis shoes and headed out to the only trail system within decent distance of us. She did great! She walked much of the way herself, zigzagging back and forth from one side of the trail to the other. Stopping occasionally to pick up a decomposing leaf or a pine cone. Pointing and signing “poop” when we ran across lumps of horse manure. Brushing her hands off when she stumbled and jogging on down the trail again. We brought the backpack for when she got tired and wanted to space out, but really she wanted to either be walking for herself or be carried upside down so she could look at the trees silhouetted against the gray sky. We didn’t get lost in the maze of poorly marked trails and celebrated the whole occasion with omelets and Irish soda bread at our local diner. What a big girl!

5 thoughts on “Maggnificent Monday”

  1. Glad to hear from you with your blog. She is so accomplished !!
    I took out the Atlas Map book a s
    while ago because I wanted to know how far it is to Durango from Boston and you know, it is a long way … like about 2359 miles +++
    Well don't worry about it , kids, it will all be okay You are strong and smart and it will be an adventure to look back on, one day, when you have been together sixty years or so. Love from the Greats Bill and Margie

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  2. Man, I wish someone would carry me upside down on a hiking trail! It sounds fun. Then again, so did the last State Fair midway ride I ever went on, with little Alex.
    Wanted to tell you that today at the Fano bakery I fell into conversation with a man from Farmington who said he always stopped there when he was in ABQ to stock up on rustic loaves and green chile rolls. “There's no bakery in Farmington,” he told me sadly. “But there is in Durango.” It's called: Bread. He recommends it highly, So now you know!
    Cheers,
    Joel

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