So this is what they mean by 'nesting'

I waited for it and even started to get a little skeptical that it would never come. Would the 'nesting bug' ever strike me? Don't get me wrong, I love being crafty and creative but I rarely have the time, patience or energy to actually do any of those amazing things I see on blogs (or watch my friend Danny do). :-) So this weekend shocked the heck out of me when I found myself wanting nothing more than to do projects around the house and even (gasp) craft!!

Project 1: Wall art for the nursery.

I wanted something for the walls that would match the rug in the baby room. Finding nothing that really matched, I decided to paint my own. Here is a picture of the rug.

So I set up an easel in the living room and channeled my inner Van Gogh.

The finished products. I am pretty happy with them!  The nursery is really starting to come along. 

Project 2: Dessert for a dinner with friends.

In truth, I have baked this cake before so I already knew what I was getting into. However, I LOVE this cake so it never hurts to brag about it again. :-) This is the Barefoot Contessa 'Flag Cake' and it is delish, festive and so fun for any American holiday! Don't be surprised if I show up with another one at 4th of July.

 Project 3: Sort and wash baby clothes.

Someone should remember what I am about to write and read it back to me in the future when I am complaining about laundry but I LOVED sorting through some of baby Scheffel's clothes and I loved washing them even more!

We have some amazingly generous friends (and one sister-in-law) that have given us new and hand-me-down baby clothes! Here are the 0-6 month light colors! I think this boy is going to be sporting a different outfit everyday. :-)

 Here I am cherishing the moment. This should be an ad for Dreft. ;-)

So there it is, I have come down with the nesting bug. Not a bad way to spend a drizzly Memorial Day weekend.