Sick Days - Exploration

Last week, Dan and I made the most of the nice weather dispite our illnesses and took Daisy out into the fields in the un-developed portion of our neighborhood.  Here are some pictures of our adventures:

She loves running through the tall grasses.  She will run in circles in the tallest patch she can find just to feel the grass whip at her face as she runs.  She is turning into a great tracking dog.  I'll hid down in the grass and she can smell me out. 

Daisy is becoming quite brave as long as mom and dad are close by. 

She will run just inside the tree line jumping out at mom and dad as they walk past.  She loves scaring the birds.  I can't wait for her to find a squirrel to chase around.  She's so loud, I don't think she could ever sneak up on anything.

She has learned that she loves to be in water.  There is a small creek through the woods.  At first she was very hesitant to get in the water, until Mom walked across.  Now you can't keep her out of it.

She loves jumping in the water and she high steps bringing her foot out of the water with each step.  Such a funny dog.  She loves chasing the small fish down the creek.  Of course she has to taste everything.

Here is a lake where we can see deer drinking at dusk if we are quiet (when Daisy isn't with us). 

This trip was filled with turtle and frog sightings. At one point we heard the deer, but they didn't come out of the trees.  Daisy has to see the bottom in order to go in the water.  This is a little deep for her.  She's not quite ready to swim, but maybe if Dad went with her.

At the end of the day, she had great fun and went home smelling of fish.  Walks won't ever be the same without a trip to the creek or lake.  She gets so much exercise and is using her hurt leg so much more!  She can run up hills using all 4 legs now without any problem.  Its unfortunate the creek and fields will be removed to make room for more houses.  Hopefully we can find other open fields to take her off the leash when that happens.