On Sunday we polished off Sacramento with a trip to the capitol building to see how these Americans interpret good old British democracy. Turns out that they copy the colour scheme of the House of Commons for the Assembly Chamber and the Lords for the Senate! That's where the similarity ends, as there's no shouting, waving of papers, or any of the fun that makes the British parliament worth watching.
The rest of their stay was spent chilling in the Creek - officially the best place to get ice cream in the East Bay. We went to coffee shops, topped up the shopping at Target, and much playing with the baby took place.
Pete and I waved them goodbye at the BART station this afternoon and reality has hit us both hard. Me because I now have to change nappies and feed the baby, Pete because he has to go back to watching me play computer games all day as his only entertainment. From both of us: "come back soon Grandparents!"
The Senate chamber/House of Lords. The two "thrones" in the middle always remain empty to symbolise that no royal power is exerted over this land. Whatever.
Pete, getting closer to the governor's office every day.
Now on solids, but not that solid.
In Old Sacramento.
We deviated from Lottie's - a mistake.
Grandchildren, the reward for having children.
