Prego spans the globe...and the Ranger's Lead the Way!

Ok, so it wasn't the globe, but Charlie and I did manage to visit both coasts in the span of one week.  Two weekends ago, I went for a long weekend to see my California family.  Cy was not so sure about dropping me off at the airport!  It was really the first time that Charlie and I have been away from him (at least since I sprouted this basketball under my shirt)!  For the record, Charlie digs flying and kicks a TON during kick off and landing.  My flight got in a little late and my cousin Mike and his son Liam (one of my very best buddies) met me at the airport.  The welcome committee was fantastic, but half of the committee got a little tired on the ride home:

The weekend was so fun and even included grilling pizzas with my cousin Lisa during a downpour.  Lisa never disappoints and the food during the weekend was awesome...including two different kinds of homemade cupcakes!  Below is a picture of sweet baby Reagan, Liam's little sister. 

While I was in California, Kurt, an AWESOME finish carpenter and good friend of my Dad, surprised me by putting up the wainscoting in the nursery!  He did a beautiful job and it was SO fun to come home to the finished project!  I would be remiss if I didn't also mention that while I was in Calfornia, Cy completed a major pantry reorganization project that included adding additional shelves.  It looks great, but he was a little disappointed that I was slightly more enamored by the wainscoting...

Last Thursday and Friday, I flew to Boston for a quick work trip.  Needless to say, I was tired from a bi-coastal week and we took the weekend to relax and catch up on house stuff and errands. 

The painter came today to paint the nursery and it is officially finished!  I am IN LOVE with the wainscoting and the paint color (a faded navy color that changes depending on the light in the room)!  On to bedding!!  We're accenting the colors below with bedding and other furniture that is navy, orange and chocolate brown.  More pictures to come as we complete additional stages of the room, but see below for a few shots of the wainscoting and paint:  

As if major nursery progress weren't enough, I've saved the best news for last.   Lynn (Cy's Mom, aka Grandma) called last night to say that she heard from Cy's little brother Vill yesterday and he completed his Ranger training!  While we already knew it, he really proved that he is SUPER tough and we are so proud of his major accomplishment!  We're headed to Ft. Benning soon to see him officially become a Ranger and receive his tab and can't wait to celebrate with him!  He mentioned in his last letter that he is really looking forward to eating a huge, long dinner.  Um, yes please!  I'm all for that! 

Look for pictures of our trip to Ft. Benning and Uncle Vill, our Ranger, in the next post! 

Until then! 

Meighan and Charlie