On Monday we took a hike in a local state park.  It was a beautiful day and an unusual 73 degrees here in Maryland.  So we packed up the dogs and brought our daugther, too. 

Here are some photos. 

We brought all our bird-watching gear, but the only new bird we saw was a Chinese Goose along the edge of the river.  A kayaker, a jogger, some horseback riders, and another family walking their labrador puppy were the only company we saw on the trail.  It was a little drizzly by the end of our walk and the dogs were muddy, so we let them wade into the shoreline to wash off before sticking them back in the car.

Here's a photo of me before the rain began.       One the way home my husband suggested stopping at Starbucks for coffee.  Ahhhh..... the reward of a long hike was much appreciated.  Thanks!

 We were met with a wonderful aroma coming from the crockpot when we arrived home.  I'd put a pork roast in with onions, rosemary, thyme, sage, and sliced apples to cook before the hike.  I'm so glad my husband had the day off and planned this hike for us.  We've been stuck in the the daily grind of waiting out the winter far too long, and we needed a change of scenery, and a breath of fresh air.