Change in Weather

The rain is starting to return to Oregon. I enjoy it, for a month or two and then I'm ready for the sun to come back. I think I enjoy it most, because we have the park to ourselves in the winter. I love watching the dogs run and play in all of the golden leaves on the ground and they seem to be more calm in the cooler weather. The time change seems to have all of them going to sleep early tonight! I have been ill for several weeks now, which has taken a toll on my life with dogs and without dogs! Everything seems to take more energy than I have to offer. I tried having Lance take Traz for his morning walk, which left me with just walking Avery, but neither Traz or Avery liked that change, so we stopped doing that and I went back to walking both of them. Like my Dad always says, this to shall pass. I have a lot to be thankful for, my legs still carry me on miles of trails, even in the rain. I am thankful for dogs old enough to understand when I have to lay down and nap. I'm thankful for time away with my sister to just enjoy each others company...she means the world to me. I'm thankful that my brother is always only a phone call away and is there for me when I need him. I love when Avery gets up on our bed and sleeps by my feet and thankful when he gets down so I can spread out! Today...I welcome winter and all that it brings.