Fluffing My Nest

Kelly and I had that age old question:

"To Move or Not to Move" do we sell now or wait for a time and update. The votes are in, and by the looks of the pictures, you should be able to safely guess what we picked.

Nesting & Me

One of Max's (and the girl's before him)favorite books to read is "Best Nest". In it, a Mother bird decides she needs a new nest....RIGHT NOW. Father bird is quite content with their old nest, but since Mother bird insists, he has no choice but to oblige her demands and sets off to find a new "Best Nest". After trying to find the perfect new nest in some peculiar spots, Mother bird realizes that "The Best Nest" was her old one all long. She so wisely sums it up at the end by saying: "There's no Nest like an old Nest for a brand new bird".

Recently I have been admiring the bird. The care and time that goes into building their nest is simply amazing. So inspired am I, that I've found myself buying bird artwork, bookends, push pins and table linens as to surround myself with a positive symbol of mothering. Nesting has become top priority, I've given Father Bird a long list of things we must get done before May. It's been exciting to watch as our nesting efforts have taken shape; a rewarding and bonding process for Mother and Father. As I reflect on the past 5 months of pregnancy, I realize how my life has changed.....I think for the better. I've enjoyed, in fact, crave my quiet afternoons spent in my cheerful and relaxing bedroom. Friends make comments about me not being "out and about" or as "social" as I once was. It's true! I have enjoyed peaceful, quiet days at home, feathering my nest and pondering on the miracle of growing a baby. Introspection has lead me to enlightenment on things I can do better and things I must enjoy. All in all, I'm loving this experience called pregnancy and would gladly join Mother and Father bird in singing: "I love this house, I love my nest, In all the world this nest is best".

Here we go, Here we go, Here we go Now!

2007-It all started with the Costco pre-fab swing set. It's fun for the children, they love playing on it and I love it because of the hours of entertainment it provides.

2008-But, that just wasn't enough for the handsome man my children call Dad. He envisioned something more..... something along the lines of a 6 ft by 8 ft sandbox, complete with cover and roof. I was very proud.

Proud enough that I couldn't help but adorn it with pendants! Of course sewing pendants in varying sizes, onto rope, was way over my sewing skills. So of course, in came my Connie to the rescue. She has saved me more than once and I marvel at not only her sewing skills, but also the great generosity she gives with her TIME. I won't tell you what time this picture was taken, but let's just say dawn was fast approaching. Everyone needs a Connie!

The sandbox proved to be a hit among kids and adults alike! Everyone can fit, with room to dig. Our home became the hot spot for summer parties, and we couldn't be happier!

And now, it's 2009. What gift will we give our backyard this year? There are plans in the works, rulers are out, pencils sharpened, budgets evaluated, Kel's back to the drawing board. If he builds it, will they come? I guess we'll have to wait and see!