Molly has now reached full term, with no end in sight. Her once 'small' baby is now going to be huge. So I'm doing my part by eating jalapeño chips, because spicy food is supposed to induce labor:) 

Post swim class lunch al fresco, and this girl's belly is full!  

Baylie and Meryl went through Meryl's closet to weed out clothes that are too small - a walk down memory lane! Meryl helped to pull everything out in the open to review, mostly so she could climb into all the bins.

We first thought, "recycling," for our fish boxes. Meryl thought, "fort!" 

Always a treat! Meryl had chicken, broccolini, Halibut, and rhubarb crumble. Xanna, Grandpa, Frank, and I pretty much ate the rest of the menu - with the Kodiak scallop ceviche being a favorite.

Grandpa's oyster shell driveway dream is finally coming true! Xanna had oyster shells brought over from the Bader's oyster farm, and Grandpa's been hauling shells from the Kachemak co-op's oyster bar along with uncovering his years old midden. Seemed fitting for a selfie on our way to the airport.

The bank was featured in 'Alaska Business Monthly' for a number of awards, and Meryl got to say "hi" to her Great Grandpa and Gonny on the way from Homer to Anchorage! And Xanna, of course:)

Not really sure that solves the problem, but all our bags made it to Seattle! Salmon and halibut too!  

Xanna's friend, Jo, dropped off a few toys that her grandson has moved on from. Lucky us, Meryl has a sweet new ride...powered by Xanna.  

Meryl wasn't sure what to make of Matt's beard, but he won her over!

Tomorrow we're giving it a go again! 

We made it! Last Friday we flew up to Homer for our first official family reunion, followed by a week of vacation. Meryl came prepared with her beacon of a sweater knitted by Allison, it finally fits!  

We went fishing, with Meryl. Turns out, babies can get sea sick! But Meryl powered through like a champ. And while we went through all her spare clothes, McKenzie had the good thought to turn Meryl's long sleeved shirt into pants...patent pending on this bright idea.