By the end of the d ay, both Cody and Edward were so tired they took a nap together.

Edward Bear has had quite a day. There were lots of other people around and lots of other dogs around and there were a couple of really big meals and playing in the river and dancing and a whole lot more. Edward is so tired that his head is spinning.

The day started quiet enough, but then they started the mower and made a place where the tables could be set up and then there was cleaning and lots of preparation. They were cooking in the kitchen and Edward knew to stay out of their way. Then other people started to arrive. There were too many for Edward to remember all of their names, but Brandon and Josh and Amanda were there with their children and Rick came down from Livingston and Ben and Carol came with their two little dogs, who were, by the way, very nice animals. Edward always appreciates nice animals.

It was a good day of celebrating family and love and being together. Edward enjoyed just sitting and listening to all of the conversations. They were telling stories about the old days and singing songs and talking about new ideas and new projects.

There was lots of fun that continued until everyone was exhausted. Here are some pictures of Edward's day: