Sunday morning hike

Molly and I went up to her swimming hole, ostensibly to wear her out chasing the ball in the water. But she had other ideas...from delaying the first jump to hiding and then losing the ball, she did not do much retrieving. But we walked through grades above my knees and chased grasshoppers and had a good time!

deciding if she wants to go after the ball

 American Goldfinch on thistle

Thistle endgame.

Dark and light..