A walk at the river

We just got back from a trip to Missouri visiting the Grandson, Son and Daughter-in-law.  It was a very nice trip.  I think I might have mentioned this before but I am really crazy about my Grandson.  He is just the cutest guy I know.  His Grandpa and Dad are close but.....

We went for a walk at the river.  I had been to the location once before but I hadn't walked along the river trail.  I was busy taking pictures of the bridges and the Old Mill on that visit.  It is a pretty place to take a walk.  There were several families out enjoying the beautiful day but it wasn't crowded at all.

Carrie had to work until that evening so she didn't get to join us.  The little Mr. loved it.  He was so busy looking around that we didn't hear a peep out of him. 

 Houses line the other side of the river.  There are boat docks in most of the back yards with paths down steep slopes.  There were plenty of geese but just one family that had goslings. 

The area floods on a regular basis and there are some drainage tunnels that have been added to move extra water when needed.  When the river is not in flood stage you can walk through the tunnels.  I have wanted to take some pictures of this area since the first time I saw it. 

I liked it in black and white.

Rob took us to a second location called Riverdale next.  I loved the sound of the rushing water at this spot! 

There were wildflowers! 

I saw these all along the roadside on the way and really wanted to get a closer look at them.  The want to take pictures of wildflowers is like an itch to me.  An itch that just won't go away until I can get close enough to take pictures.  And just like scratching an itch, I feel all better once I get to. 

These are way too small to have seen while driving past at 75 mph. 

Tiny but so pretty.

Here are some of the photos I took from Riverdale in black and white. 

It was a nice trip. 
I always wish we could stay longer. 
I miss them as soon as we leave. 
I think this post is long enough so I will finish for now.  Save some of the pics for another time.

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