Unexpected But Fun Trip to New Orleans

Collin and I took the day off Friday and headed to New Orleans. Micah and I visited a while Monday night to discover that they had several projects that needed to be completed to get Ben's nursery ready for his arrival. As life tends to hand all of us the unexpected at times, it has descended upon Rhyne and Micah. We were excited to help and glad we could head out for the weekend.

Welcome to Ben's nursery. A lot of preparations are already in place. Ben's crib and bedding arrived a few weeks ago and Micah and Rhyne got his bed together. You'll also notice in the corner that he has wheels ready to for whatever comes his way.He also has a changing table ready to go. Micah has some linens registered for this piece and a number of diapers are waiting for use.

Saturday morning, we were up and out early. We went to Micah's school to bring home some shelves that were needed to house DVDs in another area of the house which had been cleaned out of Ben's room. We brought those home, then headed to Lowe's where Rhyne and Micah bought a freezer. We brought it home and set it up in their garage. We headed back to another part of town where they purchased this chest at Babies "r" Us and we brought it home. Papa went to work and got it assembled.

They had also ordered this glider and ottoman for the nursery and Papa put it together.

Micah had bought some shelves, so we were able to get these on the wall. She made the piece resting on the shelf. It's too cute. This nursery is going to be precious. By the time all the toys and other accessories are it place, it will be very warm and inviting--just perfect for a baby.

In the meantime, Collin hung another print for Micah in her dining room and helped Rhyne put up an outside plaque. We also managed to help by mowing the grass and pulling a few weeds. Hard to believe their weather is such that it is time to mow. Their weather was great. We also got in several great meals.

Well as you can see, we squeezed in as much into every second as possible and we had a wonderful time. We are happy to do whatever we can to help usher little Ben into the world. It was Sunday morning all to quick and time to say goodbye. Rhyne and Micah headed off to church and we headed north to Jonesboro. Next trip--we expect to be meeting our little Ben.

Marcia