Simply Sharrvelous

Fearlessly tramping through the tidewater, Mattie exhibits how much better her hip is.

And below, she goes over the seawall to get to another place to get wet.

She finally got in the water.  Naturally, she loved it.  She’s getting a lot better about navigating the rocks.

This was obviously low tide on the river.  All these rocks are covered at high tide, and the causeway  is impassable.  Mattie loves going out there and the challenge of the rocks.

on the edge

By the Sea...

These two pictures show what a cloudy and stormy day it was.  Mattie didn’t care.  She just wanted the water and surf.

I Can Do It

Made It!

Over one of the dangerous spots.  She’ determined.  And out onto the seawall!

Down the Jetty

Nearly to the beach, she can see it….  and then she detours onto the jetty.  This causeway is very narrow and has bits worn away, but she tramps fearlessly across to get to the water.

Mattie and her ice cream.  Need I say more?

It's a Blur

Nearly There

Mattie can tell when she’s going to get to play in the water.  We use a different halti to keep sand in only one, and we walk toward the beach.  Here, she’s soooo eager to get to the beach she’s running down the block.  Then, on the other side of the Rambla, she stops to smell something with the beach in sight.

Pet Me!

How About a Cuddle?

When Mattie wants some attention, one of the things she does is lay down on the couch and beg for someone to sit next to her.  It’s part of why we’ve instituted a policy of, most nights, sitting down with her and watching a movie or an episode of TV.  She likes having us there with her – and she gets pets the whole time.

On a Stroll

Sometimes Mattie just looks so happy and confident as she explores.  Here, one of those times is captured.