Almost Complete

I love an organized closet!!! To the right is the perfect painting by Aunt Court.

I took a stab at decorating the walls with this wall art purchased online. The yellow paint is "rubber ducky"...perfect! Ok, so it's only been 5.5 months, but the nursery is almost complete. I've got some more pictures to frame, still need a night stand that can hold books, and would love the finishing touch of a rug in the middle since we've got the worst color of carpet ever...white!!!

I LOVE Darby's room...not necessarily because of the way it looks, but because of the way it FEELS. Her room is full of so much love it's not even funny. The Darbs is one lucky little munchkin that's for sure...I find myself just sitting in the rocker pondering the day's thoughts...just because...

Let me explain...

1. A handmade crib made by Grandpa Z...absolutely beautimus!

2. Bedding/quilt/bed skirt was hand crafted by Nana D'Amico. Her design fit my vision perfectly and looks splendid on the crib!

3. The pillowcases on the rocker were made with love by Aunty T.

4. That once boring, cluttered closet was transformed with the built-ins designed by Tone (Dad) and Grandpa Z. The closet is just full of thoughtful gifts all for the Darbster!

5. The curtains above the crib were hand cut and "crafted" by Grandma Z and Aunty T...I was over 9 months pregnant and didn't have the patience to do such work :)

6. Let's not forget the adorable water colored horse rocker that was painted and framed by Aunt Court. She wants to "instill a love for horses..."

7. Artwork from Darby's Great Great Aunt sits on the white shelves, painted in Germany, by hand, just for Darby. A BIG Piggy bank also rests on the shelf courtesy of Grandma Z. Loose change will be filling that up for years to come I have a feeling...

8. Finally, Great Grandma Mimsy gifted her First Communion Rosary Beads that hang on the wall by the crib. They must be almost 70 years old...

Everything else that fills the room either comes from friends and family, or from mom and dad's hard work...actually, It's been so much fun seeing the room slowly evolve!

To be continued...I'm going to go rock the Darbs to sleep :)

FIRST timers...

Burger night at the O'Club...Darby's first adventure in the restaurant highchair. A big girl thing for sure!!! Darby's first time sitting in her NEW crib...specially made by Grandpa Z! More crib pictures to come...

Darby's first time sitting like a big girl in the Babies R Us cart...she thought that was the coolest!

Darby's first time digging up the grass and mud.
The past few weeks Darby has enriched her little life with some first time milestones, if you will. We've documented these exciting adventures for all to see. Having Darby has brought new light to the way I view the world. Everything is simple, fascinating and TOTALLY new.

Bronco Soccer PRIDE!

November 8, 2009

Today is a great day to be a Bronco. Today is a day of mixed emotions. Today the Boise State soccer team won the WAC Championship game against Nevada, a first for this "established" program. Now it's on to the NCAA Women's Cup.

Blood, Sweat, and Tears comes to mind. The thrill of VICTORY and the AGONY of defeat. That is why we love the game. I think I can speak on behalf of many of my Bronco brethren when I say that hard work, heart and drive was never the reason team's past didn't live the Women's Cup dream. Soccer was our LIFE. We came to Boise State wanting to be a part of something new, something BIG, something we could be proud of! We were Division I College Athletes!

So much has changed since 1999 when I first walked onto what was then the brand new BOAS soccer "practice field." We were sponsored by Diadora at the time...not Nike. We drove out to a multiple field soccer complex to play our home games, no scoreboard, and we were in the Big West Conference....you may have heard of it?? 2001 we joined the WAC. I was a part of the team that experienced some of the worst losses in the history of the program, but we also had some pretty sweet wins! Beating SMU will always stand out! So much changed just in the 5 years I was there...The logo even changed!

Today it is hard not to feel a tad bit envious of the Lady Broncos who are currently living a dream so many past Broncos worked so hard to achieve. I'm definitely happy for the girls who are a part of a successful program. A program I am proud to say my teammates and I helped build. BLOOD, SWEAT, TEARS.

Those 5 years flew by, but they were some of the best 5 years of my life. I'm definitely a part of something big. I'm a part of Bronco Nation as cliche as it may sound. It was so nice to be able to pick up the phone after the game today and talk to a fellow BSU teammate, Molicious #11. It is nice knowing she has some of the same mixed emotions about this VICTORY for our program. It's pretty awesome having teammates...friends for life...who share a bond that can't be matched. Today has been a reminder...

I happened to be playing a game in my old women's league at the exact time the Broncos were beating Nevada. Little Darby was sitting on the sideline enjoying not only the action on the field, but the muddy grass as well. Maybe a future Bronco? I can only hope she has some of the same opportunities and experiences as me. I did get a little sad knowing I would never get another chance to put on that Blue and Orange jersey. Knowing I would never get to play with the ol' teammates in front of a sell out crowd. Knowing I would never go through another preseaon training camp. Knowing I would never get the chance to play in the Women's Cup.

That's OK though. I'm soooo happy for the Broncs and can't wait to see them play this week in the first round. I know how hard they've worked...

THE THRILL OF VICTORY!

It's a great day to be a Bronco...Touche!

Trick or Treat

Happy Halloween from our Darbster! She had a grand time hanging out with all the little Nemos, Puppies, Super Heroes, even a little UPS Man and Max from Where the Wild Things Are. Unfortunately, my camera ran out of batteries.

Anyway, I'm including some shots of our little ladybug along with the funniest video my friend took with her iPhone for Daddy...A perfect example of Darby discovering her voice :) LOVE HER!!!