Edward is getting excited about the new pay structure. It has a lot of interesting places to explore and things to do. There is even a telescope in the crow's nest.

The building on the play structure continued today. They got the base set up and added the floor to the second story. There is even a crow's nest above that. Edward didn't know that there was such a thing as a crow's nest for people, but it is a high place where people can go to get a good look at what is going on around them. It is kind of like a lookout tower in the forest, but this one is on top of the play structure. There was plenty of banging and building going on today. Patrick's two grandpas and his father worked on the building throughout the day.

Patrick's father also put ribs in the smoker. Whenever he is smoking meat, it really smells good. Everyone said that Michael makes the best ribs ever! Edward wished he could taste them for himself.

Patrick was having fun playing outside today, too, especially when he could play in the water. Rachel moved his slide around so he could slide down into the pool. That made a big splash and was lots of fun. He want to the doctor for his two year check up today and everything went fine. He is a healthy, growing boy. Edward already knew that before they went to the doctor.

Edward is interested to see what will be next with the play structure tomorrow. The days are passing quickly and before too long it will be time for Ted and Susan to pack up the camper and start back towards Mount Vernon. It will be a long drive and take a lot of days, but Edward knows that there is still time for more adventures with Patrick before it is time to hit the road.