Growing . . .

The upcoming (a little over a month away!) addition of young Josie has spurred an addition to Justin and Claui's little house.

A sagging back porch is going to become an extension of the kitchen, a bathroom, and an extension of a bedroom.

Justin has been laying block in every spare bit of time and this past weekend, our neighbor Mark, John, and friends Bob and Josh, helped with demolition and replacement of the old sagging floor.  

It was like an old timey 'working' with meals prepared by the womenfolk and lots of socializing and good humor.

It didn't hurt at all that the weather was perfect.

Oh Baby!

A baby shower at Claui's parents' house yesterday showed off the cooking/decorating talents of her friends as well as of her folks. (Alas, the focus was off on my camera and I didn't notice till near the end.)

Things are looking serious now . . . due date is May 13 . . .

Amazing food . . .

Lots of gifts -- and children's books . . ..

 I made some bibs  . . . and got the baby a pretty nifty pair of Carhart overalls . . . size nine months. 

The baby's name was made public -- Josephine Claire Skemp 

. . . to be called Josie . . .

Young Penelope (3 years old) gave us a taste of the cuteness in store . . .

And the attitude.