Me and Erdo Dog

It has been far too long since I have posted here, especially since there are so many new things to post about! First things first: the next chronological house sitting gig since Maddie and Hootie is with Erdo and his kitty friends, Twinkle and Pee Wee.  Erdo is an absolutely adorable Boxer.  He has some anxiety and fear issues with new people, but he and I bonded quickly and now we (his Mom, Dad, and I) like to joke about how I am his girlfriend since he lays on my lap and won't let me leave (see picture above!) or gives me lots of kisses. :)  I got to play with Erdo and cats in October and it turned out to be a really fun weekend!  Erdo and I went on a few hikes up Millcreek canyon; it was his first time trail running and he had so much fun! 

The second hike was stunning and healing the whole way.  We went to Mt. Aires and the leaves were just in their prime of Gold, Red, and Orange.  There were blankets of Aspen trees draping the mountainside, quaking as they do with Gold leaves shimmering in the beautiful Saturday morning, sunshine air.  I started at the trail head by about 9AM and there was not a soul in site, so it was very solitary.  I met no one on the way up and only 2 small groups on the way down.  This hike was like opening a present: it started out beautiful and as you unwrap it just kept getting better and better.  I remember at a few points I would just stop in awe, with my jaw dropped.  I have included a few pictures, although they don't do the experience justice, but you get the idea.

Starting Mt. Aires Trail.  Erdo isn't too sure about this...yet!

It was just what I needed to heal my soul that day, being up in the crisp air and rejuvenating my body and mind with a sweet pup running ahead.  The further I hiked and the more beauty that was unveiled, the more my heart expanded.  Negativity melted from me with every step I took and by the time I reached the peak, I felt reborn. 

Wow!

Aspens

View on the way up

This is the view of the ridge from below, just before the peak.

When I did eventually reach the peak the sun was streaming through the trees just over the ridge of the mountains beyond. Below is a picture of Erdo at the peak, with the sun coming in from behind him.

Erdo made it to the peak!

And so did I!

Needless to say Erdo and I had fun.  The kitties are more shy so I have not gotten a photo of them yet, but I will try this month as I will be watching them next week!  I'll post them soon.  Thanks for reading!