Happy Thanksgiving
And happy birthday, Ringo!
I hit the gym early this morning, got in a mid-morning run, then I spent the rest of the day cooking a ton of food. So it seems like any other day around here. 😂
But it’s also Thanksgiving Day and the day we celebrate Ringo‘s birthday.
Ringo is now three years old. His “official” birthday estimated by the shelter during his intake process is November 25 2021, which happened to fall on Thanksgiving Day his birth year. Since it’s just an estimate, I decided to celebrate his birthday on Thanksgiving Day every year.
It was also a cheat day for me, but I’ll be back to my healthy diet tomorrow while everyone else enjoys the leftovers.
Whispers of Winter
Our first day of winter weather, cold enough for gloves.
A snowy mist was falling as Rocky and I headed out for a trip to Willow Metropark today, and the air was cold and damp. We lucked out for most of November with unseasonably sunny and warm weather. Today’s wintry weather marked the first day of the season that I had to wear gloves, which had to be removed to capture this gorgeous shot of Rocky.
A Rain Check for Rocky
The weather cleared up for Rocky today.
It rained all day yesterday so Rocky’s regularly scheduled day trip got rained out. While Ringo and I have a rain or shine policy for his weekly trips, Rocky is not a fan of the rain so he took a rain check yesterday. The weather cleared up today for Rocky and we took a ride to Willow Metropark and hit the leaf-covered trails.
The leaves made a colorful background for the beautiful shot of Rocky above. Below, Rocky turns up the drama with his signature pose - a profile shot with that faraway look in his eyes. I love capturing these shots of him from the side as it really shows off that big, beautiful, blocky head. 😂
Rainy Day Dogs
It rained all day today.
A day of rain changed our plans and allowed me to capture some quiet indoor shots of the dogs.
Morning Ride with Ringo
It was a beautiful morning at Willow Metropark.
Ringo and I took a ride to Willow Metropark this morning. We had beautiful weather as we hit the trails, the ground covered in a thick carpet of copper colored leaves. As usual, Ringo indulged me in a brief photo session before we headed home, adding another fabulous signature shot to the Ringo on the Go collection.
Afternoon Hike with Moose
Moose is a great trail dog.
Moose and I took a long walk at Willow Metropark today and explored some new trails together. We had a great time and he sat nicely for several great photos along the way. It was a perfect day for some extra steps and outdoor time for both of us.
