Edward had a very busy Saturday today. Instead of our usual father-son trip to the library, we decided to stay home instead and take advantage of a great fall day. He kept us busy, helping Mary to dig up a flower bed and picking up leaves, then rewarding himself for his hard work with a walk up the street to the park where he played on the slide played hide and seek and tried the climbing wall (with a spotter very close by). We then went home so he could ride his bike. He got to take a nap after all of this, and Mary and I both felt like we needed one!

Otherwise, Edward had a good week. He does have an ear infection -- he's been tugging on his left ear and getting up around 5:30 every morning this week -- and got medicine for it on Thursday. He seems better, and as these photos clearly show, his energy level is still high.

Helping mom garden.

Picking up leaves with Mom's gloves.

Running to hide.

Caught!

Caught... making a goofy face.

Climbing (very low to the ground).

What's that? A ladybug.