October 28 Darling Kaity-Girl

Thursday:  I will admit I was a bit hesitant about picking Kaity up from Jesse today--not because I don't want to spend time with Kaity--but mostly because I wasn't sure what exactly to do with our time together. It's been so wet and rainy outside. BUT ... the rain DID stop earlier in the afternoon and I asked the Lord to bless whatever time Kaity and I had together today.

When Kaity hopped into my car over at Jesse's, her first question (always) was: "So what are we going to do today, Grandma?" However, her voice and face today did not register gloom--instead, she was wearing a smile while carrying her little stuffed animal (Blueberry) and looked like she was ready for just about anything. I suggested we go for a woodsy adventure! She was 100% IN! Yes!

We drove on over to the Maranatha Bible campground (about 3 minutes from Kaity's house) and began walking down the hill behind the church and into the woods. Only then did we remember Kaity's rain boots that were in the back of my car. So ... we walked back up the hill and got her boots.

THEN ... we were all set. 

I love this little place in the woods so much. I'm not particularly crazy about the materials used on this bridge--black iron doesn't do much for me--I like wood or stone or brick so much better ... but it's so lovely back here in the woods, isn't it?

Kaity was always WAY ahead of me on our walk--not because I am SO slow--but that I was taking pictures while walking and Kaity was NEVER walking--just running!

Kaity was super happy to be able to step right in the creek! These are very nice rain boots with a thick rubber sole to protect her feet from stones under the water ... but they are not very HIGH boots--perhaps 8" at most ...

Mill Creek is not super deep in this area, although as you can see by the pictures, there are places where you can see where there are holes and places that ARE deeper. Kaity told me: "I've got this, Grandma!"

Kaity was completely delighted to walk out as far as she could go--however, she misjudged the depth of her boots and soon had as much water INside her boots as without. We couldn't stop laughing as she sloshed about!

Wet feet (and cold) did not deter Kaity from staying in the creek for as long as possible. She picked up pretty stones, tossed a few rocks, and generally enjoyed herself hugely.

She decided to do a little jig at this spot ...

I wish so badly I had taken better care while shooting the picture below--the focus is off, or it would have been such a nice picture of Kaity tossing leaves.

She nearly lost her balance (below) ...

Kaity managed to stay pretty dry from the knee on up ...

She was not at all bothered by her extremely drenched feet ...

As she climbed up the bank of the hill, with each step, water squirted from her boots!

I allowed her back in for a short while. Very harmless fun for her. I love to watch this child outdoors--she really comes alive in such a beautiful way.

I think I need to get myself some WADERS ... then I could walk in the creek too! Kaity told me to order them right away! I probably will not do that ...

After our adventure, we drove back to Kaity's for her to get some dry socks and pants to wear and then we played over at the Beach House for a little while. We finished our Star Wars puzzle tonight and played two more games of UNO. Paco and I lost both games. 

Thanks so much, Lord, for being with us in real time ... for hearing my request for help with Kaity today and for blessing our time together in such a happy way.