
Here's my boy, Clark. Or "Sparky" as his Aunt Marci likes to call him. Clark is just a great kid. He is a good student and very smart. He loves to ask questions about anything. When he checks books out at the library, they are usually encyclopedias. He would much rather learn about things than just read something fun and entertaining. The best thing about him is his memory. It is amazing the details and information that he remembers. Obviously this is a gene from his father. He is very bright and loves to answer and ask trivia questions when we are driving in the car or out on a walk. His school teacher gives out little awards when report cards go home and Clark is one of the top students, although sometimes he tends to talk too much. He enjoys helping others with their schoolwork so sometimes he gets into trouble.

Clark LOVES stuffed animals. He was introduced to Webkinz last summer and he can't get enough. He is always looking for ways to earn money or points so that he can buy more. He also loves Build-a-Bear and his school teacher, Ms. Gentry, collects them and has them all over the classroom so that has added fuel to the fire. He loves to just throw them around and have them fight each other or he likes to make movies or perform shows with them.


Clark also loves video and computer games. We got our Nintendo WII last year and that is what he likes to do in his free time. He gets very upset if he has no video game playtime due to homework, basketball practice, piano lessons, scouts, or playdates. Every night when Dad comes home, they have some type of tournament or competition. The only problem is that both of them are very competitive and sore losers. If one of them doesn't do well right at the beginning, they hit the reset button and call that their "practice round". Both of them pout and yell at the TV and throw the "WII-mote" (that's what we call them) on the couch if the game doesn't go their way. It can get pretty crazy sometimes when they are gaming.

Some fun things about Clark:
**He loves egg salad sandwiches.
**He is a great singer and loves to do it, although he won't admit it.
**He is a great big brother and very responsible.
**He is a perfectionist and likes things organized.
**He loves to play basketball
**He is a great pitcher and hitter.
**He loves chocolate ice cream.
**He is really creative and imaginative. I love to hear his stories and jokes. They are pretty interesting.
**He is a great example and leader to those around him, always chooses the right, and helps others do the same.
**He still wants me to tuck him in and give him hugs and kisses good night. He also blows me kisses when I drop him off at school. It makes my day to know he still loves his mom and isn't too cool, yet.
**He won't admit this, but he really enjoys playing the piano. He catches on to songs quickly and is really good at it too.

Clark is actually pretty good at playing tricks on people, especially over the phone. One experience I remember involved him and his Uncle Chuck. This happened when they lived here. Uncle Chuck called Clark on the telephone and pretended to be a radio dj announcing that Clark had won a big stuffed Sonic the Hedgehog prize. Clark was so excited and fell for Charlie's joke. Later in the conversation he realized who it was, they talked for a while, and then they hung up. A couple of days later, Clark called Charlie and told him that he had won a million dollars. They kept this going for a long time and they always knew that it was each other. The joke stopped for a few months and then on a Sunday night (a few days before I was due to have Carlee) we heard a knock at the door and there stood Uncle Charlie. Joe and I were surprised to see him there by himself, without Aunt JaNay and the cousins, but we invited him in and just started talking. Charlie said, "Are you ready to go? You don't look like it." We looked at him in bewilderment and answered, "Where?" He said, "To the hospital." Clark was snickering behind us and we had no idea what Charlie was talking about. He then told us that Clark had called him and said, "Come over quick! My mom is in labor and about to have the baby!" It was a pretty good joke and Clark finally got Uncle Chuck. He has also called them at midnight before, waking them up and wanting to talk to the cousins. (I have no idea what he was doing up that late since we were sound asleep!) And he tries the prize winning trick by using our cell phones too. I don't think Charlie has ever retaliated so always watch your back, Clark!
Clark, you are such a great little man. You are growing up so quickly and bring us so much happiness. You are such a special part of our family and we love you tons!