We know there is a flock of at least 20 large vulchers living in the woods behind Barbara's home.  We have seen that many at one time.  Every morning GGF watches to see how many perch on the tall dead tree in the top center of the picture above.  The only day they come into the yard and neighborhood is on garbage pick-up day, which is today.  There were six perched on the back fence and one was on top of our patio table umbrella in this picture.  You can't really tell it from this picture, but they are huge birds.

Mommy took me to Mimz' home as she drove to work.  I was a little upset that I didn't have my gloves with me, but I got over that quickly and I had a good day at school.

Barbara and GGF came to get me from school.  First thing when I get in the car I look for a water bottle and normally I see one.  It is empty before we get home.  I also ask Barbara to roll down my window so I can holler bye to all my friends as we drive away.  One of the teachers told Mimz that I am a tread-setter... two other boys have started wearing gloves to school.

When we were parked in the garage, I ran inside looking for both GGM and Anna Kate.  I found them upstairs. 

 They were doing the same thing, Anna Kate was swinging in my old baby swing and GGM was rocking in the rocking chair right beside her.   GGM told me to go wash my hands with soap before I could touch Anna Kate, and I did as I was told. 

 I had on my red cowboy hat when I returned and Anna Kate liked looking at it...

 .. and I like looking and touching her.

 Barbara really likes this picture, even though you can't see our faces.    This hug looks like we are in a huddle.

I was hungry, so I had two small bowls of chocolate ice cream.  The only ice cream they have ever have here is butter pecan, but yesterday while grocery shopping, they bought some chocolate ice cream for me.  I think they all love me a bunch.

I wanted to play Dream Snatchers, but we couldn't because balls go flying everywhere and Anna Kate could get hit, so Barbara and I went outside to play baseball.  We laid out my bases and I started out being the pitcher.  I throw some wild pitches but I get plenty over home plate and Barbara is a good hitter.  When Barbara gets a hit, I retrieve the ball and often I tag first base before she gets there and all is well and good.  Then it was Barbara's turn to pitch, of course, I make a lot of doubles and even home runs and all is well and good.  But one time, I made it to second base, and wanted to get to third base, but Barbara was standing on third base, but I still tried and of course, she tagged me and I was out.  I got mad... and that was the end of our fun play.

I said something about kicking her in the face, and I ended up in Time Out.  I threatened to tell my mom how mean Barbara is to me.   Well, guess what... after Time Out was over, I was perfectly behaved the rest of the afternoon and evening.

Back inside, Anna Kate was crying and boy can she cry loud.  GGM was trying to sooth her while her bottle was warming.  GGF was working a jigsaw puzzle and he and I just looked at each other wondering how that loud noise was coming out of that little package.   I like to stick the bottle into Anna Kate's mouth.  It is amazing to see her immediately start sucking.  You can't get the bottle out of her mouth after it is in there.  She gets a good grip on that bottle and won't let go.  I like to help her burp.  And I even helped change another dirty diaper.  It is not as bad as I thought it would be.

I ask Barbara to help me build with these blocks.  She comes up with new things to build every time.  Then the next time I can build it myself.  I wanted to watch an episode of Jake and the Neverland Pirates.  With Anna Kate, GGM, GGF, and Barbara all in the big TV room, I decided I would watch it in Barbara's room, where I could here the show. 
 
I am not jealous of the attention Anna Kate gets.  I know she can't do anything for herself and either Barbara or GGM have to take care of her.  GGF looks at her and talks to her, but he leaves all the other stuff to them.

I saw Nicole outside, so I ran outside to ask her what time Mr Brad would be home.  She said he was playing golf so it could be late.  I stayed outside riding my little bike.    My mom got sick this afternoon and she came home from work early.   It was decided I would spend the night at Barbara's in case she has something contagious like the flu.  Mommy had a flu shot last year, but not this year.  I had my flu mist, instead of a shot.

After Kristan came to get her baby, I ate pancakes for dinner.  I also grabbed a cold salmon patty as I hurried out the door, to play baseball with Barbara.  Shortly my great grandparents came out and they played with us.  One time I had runners on first and second and GGF hit the ball, and I got two players out.  It is sure fun when we all play together.  Mr Brad came home and I invited him to join the game.  He said he would after he did a few things if it didn't get too dark first.  Well, it was already getting dark, so he will have to play again another day.  We picked up our bases, bat, and ball.  That was a fun activity.

 GGM and Barbara walked and I rode my bike to look at a neighbor's Halloween decorations.

By then it was after 7pm.  I striped off my clothes, while Barbara got my bubble bath ready...

...and I played in the tub for over 30 minutes.  My dad brought over two sets of clean clothes for me to wear the next couple of days in case Mommy is sick that long.   He was getting her some Won Ton Soup to help her feel better.
I got in Barbara's bed to watch the Cowboy's football game and eat Pringles and chocolate ice cream.  I knew when the clock said it was 8:30pm I had to get in my own bed.  I didn't want to, but I did.  Ten minutes went by and Barbara was pretty sure I was asleep, but I came walking into her room, saying I had to go tell my great grandparents good night.  I went downstairs.  GGM was in her bed watching the football game.  GGF was watching Hogan's Heroes in the living room.  After a couple of minutes visiting with each of them, I got back in bed.  Ten minutes later, Barbara checked again and I was asleep, so she could turn the TV back on to watch the game.