The One and Only Birds Nest!

Wait!!! Don't go. It is still me, just a new and improved nest. Here at the nest we did a little remodeling over the weekend. Actually, there was no we involved. It was all Traci. She is so amazing and I love what she did. She was so easy and fun to work with. If you need a blog decorator you should definitely use her. Her prices were extremely reasonable, especially since I have no idea how to do anything on here but post. Good thing Traci came along. You can reach Traci at her blog www.sweetcheekydesigns.blogspot.com I love everything about the new blog.

I would also like everyone to know that I have contacted China and the Olympic committee about the use of "Birds Nest." I was shocked to hear on Friday when the announcers started calling the stadium for the opening ceremonies the "Birds Nest." They must not have gotten the message that "Birds Nest" is mine. I would also like to mention that my Birds Nest is much cuter than theirs. I know they have fireworks and they are a little bigger, but here at this nest we are working on all that.

The Olympics have been really good so far. We watched a lot over the weekend and will continue to watch for the next few weeks. It is not like we really have a choice, there isn't much else on right now. Besides, you really can't beat the Olympics when you are a sports nut like me. I am protesting and will not be watching any Olympic competition that occurs at the "Birds Nest." I will protest until the copyright and trademark issues are all worked out. Anybody know a good attorney?

The Time Has Come

The time has come. I've got nothing. I have nothing to blog about. I knew it would happen and I was pretty sure it would happen quick. Jaime and I lead pretty boring lives, which I am good with. Don't worry, I have told Jaime he is going to have to be more interesting. I am sure he is working on it for my blogs sake. I will be back Monday with something grand, just don't hold your breath. Have a great weekend!

Rough Day

Yesterday was a rough day. As most of you know my grandma has Alzheimer's disease. Yesterday was not one of her good days. She is having a difficult time letting her freedom go, which is understandable. She has been a very independent woman for more than 65 years and now it has been taken away from her. Her mind can no longer handle the things she did for so many years.

Grandma cooked dinner almost every night growing up. She cooked dinner for 9 of us every week night. It was a part of my life until the day I moved away. She is no longer able to cook dinner for everyone. She just can't remember how to get it all done. Grandma no longer drives. It was a family decision that she would be much safer not driving and we also would not have to worry about her not being able to find her way home. Grandma hates this. She hates other people taking her places and her not be able to go where she wants when she wants. I know it has to be hard because I can't even imagine not being able to get in my car and go.

Grandma has also lost her sense of reason. You can try all you want, but she cannot reason anymore. She just doesn't get it and she will argue till the end. Yesterday was one of those days. She had it in her head she was going to walk to a close by shopping center to do some shopping and get her jewelery cleaned. The shopping center is close, but on a very busy road. There is no way of knowing if she would be able to make it there and back without getting lost or run over.

She informed my grandpa of her plans and he told her he would just stay home and take her where ever she wanted to go. This caused a huge fight. Unfortunatly for my grandpa he takes most of the heat. She is usually mad at him for something. He ended up going on to the office and letting my mom know once he got there. Mom called Doneece to go up to grandma's and grandpa's to check on grandma.

Doneece was not ready for what she was about to deal with and I wish she would have never had to see grandma that way. Grandma was very mad that Doneece was there and made it clear that she did not want Doneece there. She keep calling Doneece Ann, I don't think she got it right once. Grandma can be very mean and she was. Grandma thinks we do not trust her, love her or care for her any longer. She thinks Caroline, who is 4, has more freedom than she does. Believe me, we would not let Caroline walk to the shopping center either, but of course you can't tell grandma this.

Doneece suffered a few hours with a very mad grandma and made it until my mom could get there. Mom got there and it was probably worse. Mom is the other person feels the brunt of her anger. She was mad most of the day, but my patient mother spent the day with her to make sure she stayed safe. They did go to the grocery store and work on some baby quilts. One thing grandma can still do is sew baby quilts. She is not as good as she use to be, but she can do it with some help. Ann went by and picked grandma up and took her to dinner at Aunt Anita's and Uncle Darrel's. Grandma got to see the kids which helps, but it was still a tough day for her.

I know yesterday was a hard day for all of my family. I especially hate it for Doneece. The first time you see her like that is the worse. I wish I was in Lubbock so I could rush over and take care of grandma. It would be so nice if I was there to take care of her and everyone could continue on with what they need to do. I just feel so bad that everyone else takes out time to take care of grandma and I can't do much from here.

I am not sure what we are going to do about grandma and her anger. She goes back to the doctor in November, which will just make her mad. She hates going to the doctor and does not cooperate while there. Hopefully something will change soon. Please just keep us in your prayers.

Coffee for Two

This is for my husband. He will never know because he never reads my blog, but I want the rest of the world to know that I have a wonderful husband. I am so lucky!

We all know I am not a morning person, but Jaime really doesn't care about getting up in the morning. Of course he likes to sleep in, but it isn't required. Since the coffee shop has opened he has been getting up at 4:30am with me on Mondays and Thursdays. We leave the house at 5:30 and he meets me at The Foundry and makes sure I get in okay. He usually takes a little nap, fills the ice bin for me and patiently waits for me to get the coffee ready so he can have some. He is usually there until around 8:00 or 8:30 and then he goes on to work. His office is only about 2 miles from the coffee shop so it works out nicely.

It usually isn't that busy when we open at 7:00 so we have some time to hang out together. It has become my favorite time with him. It is quite and peaceful. We usually don't even talk, just sit on the couch together and enjoy the coffee and company. I am so lucky to have him in my life. I know that I could not get up that early to go sit with him at work, that is probably why he has never asked me.

I am sure there are mornings he would like to get a little more sleep, but he never says anything. It means so much to me that he goes with me. It is simple, but I love it. He is more than I could have ever asked for and I appreciate him more since we have been sharing early mornings together. I think God knew what he was doing.

Look Who We Found

After we left the hospital on Sunday and were headed home, we decided it was dinner time. We were in a hurry to get home because Monday was my day at The Foundry. That meant I needed to be up by 4:30am so I needed to be in bed by 9:30pm. We decided Whataburger would be quick and easy.

When we got there Scott, Aliah, Paige and Megan were waiting for us. Aren't they the sweetest? I called to tell them we only had about 30 minutes for dinner, but would love to spend those 30 minutes with them. They are the best and were waiting for us at Whataburger on the way out of town.

It was a wonderful 30 minutes. It seems as though Paige has grown about 10 inches. I can't believe she is so tall and that she will be 5 soon. She is growing up way to fast. Jaime left the table for a minute to go to the bathroom and Paige did not like it. She wanted all his attention for the 30 minutes we were there and him going to the bathroom was cutting into her time. She thinks he hung the moon and I agree.


Megan is a mess and the cutest mess I have ever seen. She likes it her way. We can't wait for them to come see us later this month. It has been way too long since we have spent a weekend together.


Thanks for bringing the family and meeting us for dinner. We really enjoyed it and can't wait till next time!

Announcing the Arrival of...

Here at the Nest we would like to announce the arrival of a nephew. Grason Wayne was born Saturday, August 2 at 10:29pm. He weighed in at 7lbs 2oz and 21 inches long. He is precious!

It was a very long day for all of us, but mostly for Kendra. The woman did it all without an epidural. She is truly amazing! Derrick and Kendra got to the hospital at 6am along with Jaime's parents, grandparents and 2 of my mother-in-law's best friends. Jaime's family is like my family. We never go alone. Can you imagine what our hospital waiting room will look like (and no there are no announcements to be made.) They started Kendra on meds around 7am and we all waited. Jaime and I got to the hospital around 11am. The women visited for awhile and played cards while Jaime was on the computer the entire day. I did sneak away for an hour to get a manicure. I needed my nails to look good for my new nephew.

Kendra and Grason are doing well. Grason is so cute and I really got to love on him. I am very fortunate to have a loving and understanding family. They knew Jaime and I would be leaving Sunday afternoon to go home so they let us hog Grason most of the day. It was wonderful. We both reluctantly left the hospital for the drive home. Grason loves to be held close to your chest and hates when you uncover him. I did uncover him for a little bit and he has the longest feet. He will be able to wear Jaime's shoes in no time at all. Grason also has the longest arms I have ever seen. Derrick, Kendra and Grason should be able to go home sometime today.

Speaking of Today, it is my father-in-laws birthday. Happy Birthday Popsi. Popsi is a wonderful father to both Jaime and Derrick. He is going to be an amazing grandfather to Grason. We are all so lucky to have him in our lives. We will be heading back to Corpus soon for the birthday party and to see Grason.

Get ready, here come the pictures.

Jaime waiting...

Lori, Peggy, Pam and Gramsi waiting...

Lori, Mema, Gramsi and Grandma waiting...

Grason Wayne and Mom

Grason and Dad

Mom, Dad and Grason (aren't they so sweet)

Me, Jaime and Grason

Grason

Derrick, Kendra and Grason

Gramsi, Popsi and Grason

I have so many more pictures that I would love to share, but I am out of time. I really could post all 94 pictures on here. That might be overload.

Road Trip

It is official! Jaime and I will be taking a road trip to meet our new niece or nephew. We are headed to Corpus on Saturday because Jaime's brother and sister-in-law are going to be induced. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of this baby, most of all so we can find out if it is a boy or girl. I am not a patient person so this waiting nine months to find out if it is a boy or girl is driving me crazy.

The worst part of not knowing if it is a boy or girl is I have not been able to buy any gender specific clothes, blankets, shoes or diaper bags. Don't worry, there is a Khol's right next to the hospital so when the baby is born you know where I will be headed. I have bought a few things that were yellow and green. When I showed Jaime the clothes he asked "How did you know what kind of clothes to buy?" This totally threw me for a loop. I didn't know if he meant size or summer clothes as opposed to winter clothes or brand. I of course asked what he meant by "kind of clothes." He said I didn't know if it was a boy or girl so how did I know what to buy. The boy has a lot to learn, but I am working on it. It was really cute because he was totally confused!

We are so happy for Derrick and Kendra. They are going to be such wonderful parents to this child. We can't wait to meet the new baby and love and spoil him or her to no end. Check back for pictures, but most of all to find out if it is a boy or a girl.