{ Morning at the dog park }

We spent a beautiful morning, at the dog park and trails, at our local base.  Curt and I have been going to the gym on base for months now, Curt goes twice during the week, and then on the weekend, we both go Saturday and Sunday mornings, then hit the track right next to the flight line, for a 2 mile walk or jog.

It's become our weekend date, and we just love it.

But we did notice that right off the track, the base has a dog park.  It is all fenced it, with obstacle courses and a huge area with grass and trees for our furry babies.  We knew Kaia would love it, so decided to take her for the morning.

There is something calming about going out into nature, taking a hike, walking a trail, taking your dog for a walk and allowing them to enjoy the fresh air.  These simple moments don't need to be planned way in advance, they don't cost you a fortune and they are good for your soul.  Not to mention, walking is one of the best exercises you can do for overall health.

So that is what we did.  We walked, we enjoyed a new area we hadn't yet explored, we talked, we breathed in the crisp morning air and Kaia got a good workout in as well.

I feel like sometimes the best spots are right around you, and you don't even notice.  We tend to get caught in the every day rhythmn of life, doing the same things, going the same places and sticking to a comfortable routine that we already know.

But, I love these days when we notice something that we usually wouldn't, and take advantage of it.  It turned out to be a wonderful morning, surrounded by not only nature, but other families walking their doggies as well.  We will definitely return with Kaia!