Today started with a great hike along the trails of Beaudry Provincial Park, a few miles west of Winnipeg, with Margaret and our two dogs. We started early enough to have the trails to ourselves for most of the time. It was so quiet and peaceful out there. Towards the end of our hike, we regretted leaving our water in the vehicle. It was very warm by the time we finished. After an hour and a half of walking, we returned to the starting point, having covered well over 4.5 miles of up and down trails. I never realized Holly's tongue could get that long. Two water bottles quickly emptied as we and the dogs quenched our thirst. We're fortunate to have such a natural park where you can hike so close to the city.
In the afternoon, I puttered around home, taking time to give the flower beds a good watering. The soil was getting very dry around the house. Despite the dry conditions, the flowers are really coming along. The trilliums, tulips, and several other kinds of flower blooms are now starting to open. And, there are dozens and dozens of plants with new leaves coming up through the mulch on the flower beds. Unfortunately, I didn't have time today to do any flower photography. That will have to wait until tomorrow.
Later on, I went over to Trudie's where she prepared a great family dinner, to celebrate Mike's 38th birthday. We had a very nice meal, topped with a chocolate birthday cake and ice cream. We all enjoyed the get-together. Holly, as always, was happy to see me when I returned home. She got a few milk-bones and a short walk. That's always part of her evening routine.
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