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Post Christmas visit with Lailah, Sarah and Matt

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I picked up Lailah in Annapolis this morning to spend some time with her, along with giving Sarah and Matt some free time to run errands or whatever. Lailah was very serious today, probably recovering from the busy holiday season. We stopped at the pet store on the way to the house and looked at the animals, and then it was home to play on the train set.

Later, Lailah was happy to have some chocolate pudding, and to see her mother.

The timing of this visit was strategically planned for the day before I left for New Zealand, in the hopes of distracting me from the pre-trip anxiety. It mostly worked, and it was an excellent visit as well.

Time with my Lailah – a ride and a swim

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After horrible late rush traffic getting through WDC, I made it to Annapolis to pick up Lailah. Not finding the trail parking lot didn’t help matters, but finally consulted the web and figured it out.

Maiden voyage with Lailah on the B&A rail trail on this late summer, non-humid morning. Stopped about 15 minutes into the ride for a water fountain break and a visit with a friendly poodle named Daisy. Then out two more miles to Jones Station. Lailah was somewhat resistant to the idea of getting back in the trailer after we stopped at the turnaround point, insisting instead that she wanted to walk. Lured her back in with a stick to play with and the promise of the pool at the other end. Crackers and stuffed animals were also helpful.

Pushed as hard as I could going back, singing Old MacDonald most of the way. This pulling a trailer thing is not easy, especially into the wind.

Hard to stretch out the arms far enough for this picture, and I was shocked that we were both in the shot.

The flag was a big hit.

Then off to the pool.

Yes, indeed, it was a very good day with Lailah.