Lots of growing and going!

The past couple weeks have been busy and fun. Clark is doing all sorts of new thing. He's tried a couple solids. He loved avocados and didn't care for apple sauce. It was probably a little sour for him. At least that's what the look on his face said! He can sit up steadily on his own for quite a but of time now, and he can stand with only a little help for balance. He's rearin' to go during tummy time. He holds his body up on his arms and legs and rocks back and forth like he's about to crawl. It's so cute.

This past week Clark and I have been visiting my sister, Wendy, and her family in Northern California. Today Wendy is nine + months pregnant and her due date was the 25th.

This baby has spoiled all of our plans (welcome to motherhood!). I came here last Monday to help take care of their first little one, Genevieve, when Wendy and Adam go to the hospital for the delivery. Genevieve came two days before her due date so Wendy and I were sure this was the perfect timing for my trip. However, I leave tomorrow and unless there is a birthday party in the night tonight, Clark and I won't get to meet the little man. Bummer! Bigger bummer for Wendy who is so done with being pregnant. She is beautiful and is being awesome nonetheless.

So instead of having a baby, we've done all sorts of fun stuff to stay busy and get out of the house. We ate Prego Pizza at Skipolini's Pizza in Walnut Creek. The pizza is loaded with toppings and is claimed to be able to induce labor. So far it's only caused heart burn!  We went to Joan's Farm in Livermore to check out the pumpkin patch. We went to story time at the library and to In 'n Out Burger for lunch. We ran errands and went for walks. We took Genevieve and Clark to the Trunk or Treat at church. Wendy made a fabulous 'Rella' costume for G that she had to wear at the ball, of course. And we met up with Ben's cousin, Amy, and her baby, Hazel, at Baker Beach where we saw the Golden Gate Bridge, pretty waves, seals, doggies, sand and nudists (from afar).

More than anything, I've enjoyed being with Wendy and seeing a bit if her day to day life. But Clark and I are ready to get back home. We miss Ben!