OK. So there was a change in costume plans. Trick or Treating started in my Grandparent's neighborhood at 5:30 pm and the temperature was 80 degrees. So Mommy decided that I should wear my Japanese Festival outfit. That's fine, I really did not mind because the fun part was seeing my neighbor friend, Shelby, in her fairy princess dress and riding with Grandpap on the hayride.
Grandpap, Obachan, Mommy and I played in the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens this afternoon. The roses were in bloom and their scent filled the air. I saw many small children running around and I so wanted to join them. I am almost there...I can almost walk by myself!
This morning Mommy and I flew to Texas so that we can spend some time with Obachan and Grandpap and Auntie JoAnn. When we arrived we all went to the Fort Worth Japanese Gardens for the autumn festival so that we could see Obachan dance. It was a very nice hot 82 degree day!
Ms. Beth wrote...
Grandma and Grandpa Peters came to stay with us one night at the Pinestead. I was so excited since it was Grandpa that taught me to GRRrrrr. I also got to taste a finger that was dipped in red wine. Most delicious, Grandma! We all got to go outside to a Fall Festival in the afternoon and later in the evening, it was Grandma that rocked and sang me to sleep.
Today Daddy and I walked on the soft sandy beach of Grand Traverse Bay. I was very curious about this "stuff" so I had to plop down and shift it between my fingers. Finally, I just had to taste it. Not good. I would not recommend it.
It was a beautiful, sunny yet very windy day today. After work, Mommy, Daddy and I went for a walk on Front Street in downtown Traverse City. I enjoyed sampling many cherry items like cherry jams, mild salsas, and chocolate covered cherries at the Cherry Republic and really enjoyed having my squash dinner at the Veteran's Memorial Park near a babbling stream. I hope that we can have another adventure again tomorrow.
Today was better. Mommy did not seemed so stressed and she spent more time with me. We went outside to play on the green lawn and I got to see Ms. Alice and Ms. Ruthie who are in room 116. I met them yesterday and was so gleeful to see them again today. I had a wonderful two hour nap with Daddy as a nap buddy. I bumped my forehead on the corner of the coffee table; Mommy felt really bad since she was suppose to be"watching" me and was on the phone with work. In the evening we all went to the pizza party where I saw many more people. I do love pizza. What a wonderful day.
Today I was not feeling well. I think my teeth were bothering me and Mommy and Daddy were both busy working to meet 5 pm deadlines for Gene Express and CyberData Solutions. I really miss Ms. Beth. I did however, get to meet some of the other residents at the 9 am donuts and coffee social. In the afternoon, Daddy took me outside where I got to look at the Grand Traverse Bay with its seagulls and ducks and lots of green grass. When work was over, Mommy look very happy and tired so she suggested that we all go for a family swim. I'm not quite sure of the swimming pool. It kind of frightened me. So all I did was place my feet in and splash. Daddy was a waterbug, though. I was fascinated because his head would be in one spot in the pool and then it disappeared and popped-up on the opposite side.
Today Mommy, Daddy and I drove up to Traverse City, Michigan where we have a one-week time share at the Pinestead Reef. I didn't mind the long drive up there and many times I sang along with the radio songs while Daddy worked with his notebook computer. I really wanted to help him. When we arrived, I had to explore everything in the living room, kitchen, the newly renovated bathroom and the bedroom with two queen beds. Tomorrow I can't wait to explore the outside.
