“How does light enter a house? If the windows are open. How does light enter a human? If the door of love is open.” – Paulo Coehlo
Miss O loves going to the doctor – a preference she is trying to pass on to her brother.
I’m amused by the different views on hiking in my family. What for Mr. D is “spending time on the mountain” is still mostly a lie-about for Cooper.
Fairy houses, funny faces, going for a swing, and “training” Cooper.
A beautiful heart of the week provided by the delightfully sunny, Julia Preston, of the Voices in my Head blog and author of the incredibly fun, insightful and must-buy book Voices: Who’s In Charge of the Committee in My Head
So the sign of the week is Shakespeare just to try to keep up.
Surprised By Joy 
Beautiful photos. It’s nice they’re not afraid of a visit to the doctors! And I love that tree with the magical blue door. Where does it lead to?
Have a great weekend to the four of you!
LikeLiked by 3 people
I don’t know where it leads. Perhaps Mr. D does but he’s not saying… 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I love the fairy doors. One day during the pandemic, along the trail system that runs through our neighbourhood, someone had painted dozens of colourful rocks and fairy doors. They really brightened our spirits.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, what a wonderful thing to do. Amazing how far a thing like that can go to spread cheer!
LikeLiked by 1 person
When the kids share the same examination table, you automatically get a 50% discount on your medical bill. See if you can sell this to the doc, Wynne!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a great idea – I’ll let you know how it works out! 🙂
LikeLike
Oh so good…as always…and I agree with your ‘sign of the week’ thought…yep…Shakespeare trying to stay in step with fabulous Julia. 💕
And now I need a lie-about. (It’s Cooper’s fault.) 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love this, dear Vicki. Yes, blame it on Cooper – we all do!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
💕🤣💕
LikeLike
Your photos of pure joy are always a delight, Wynne! ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, thank you, Natalie! And it’s always a joy to see you!! ❤
LikeLike
So much joy! Love all of this week’s photos. ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Erin! Hope you have a great weekend!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The dog lying down on the trail made me laugh. Nice to see children enjoying nature
LikeLiked by 1 person
Now I’m laughing, VJ. It is nice to see children enjoying nature while dogs just lie in the middle of the trail. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hahaha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the hiking photos. They make me miss Washington. Where was the hike?
LikeLiked by 1 person
We do have lovely hikes, don’t we? It was Tiger Mountain although we didn’t do any of the “mountain” part. Are you and your husband still walking so early in the morning?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Not so early because it’s cooled down. We can get out of the house by 7 am instead of 5:30 am 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh good! ❤
LikeLike
They’re all great, telling a whimsical story of life. I did a double-take on “training” Cooper. See what ya did there! 😏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah, I love that you caught that!! 🙂 ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
That makes me 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike
Beautiful images and so amazing. Anita
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Anita!
LikeLike
Are you guys training Cooper…or is Cooper training you??
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good point. Might be more of the latter but we’re trying to get over his puppy cuteness which gives him the upper hand.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a delightful week enjoying being out in nature and love the training of Mr. Cooper!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Mary! I agree!
LikeLike
Great pics! Every place is a great place to lay down for a dog- maybe I should take a note 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Every place is a place to lie down – I love it! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person