“If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade.”

Guess who got their new window? That would be me!!!! I don't know if you can tell by ll my exclamation points but I am very pleased. Why, cause I got to go to work and then come home to it completely done- who can complain about that?

Bryan had window duty today - which worked out extremely well for me, and he even surprised me with a little more landscaping in the back - but I will stay on topic for this post!

 I know what you are thinking - measuring- measuring is for professionals!  And that's right it is.  We went the smart route on this one and had Hoffman Weber measure, create and install a custom 3 pane window for our kitchen.  The window for being a day old, is awesome.  It even does magic tricks that I wasn't able to catch on camera due to the day turning into night but I will load those later tomorrow.

They were in and out in and hour and a half, took all our left overs (old window/plexi-glass insert) away and entertained my husband for a good hour and half.  Well done boys!  They didn't even laugh at our bird's nest... At least Bryan didn't tell me they did...

 Yes, I still have my window by the window.  That is where the old AC unit used to live...now a lovely robin has made a lovely home for it is eggs in the little cut out Bryan did not cover from the outside.  This will soon be found in the lessons learned section. 

That is the nest.

And these are the lovely blue robin eggs.  Momma robin is none too pleased that we caused a bit of raucous but the nest remain in tacked and not disturbed.  Bryan's patch job is going to have to work around the nest until these little guys fly the coup.

Most men would say the heck with it.  My husband, surprisingly when he first realized the nest was being built, felt horrible and was going to set up a bird feeder to make it up to the robin if he had to move the nest.  Needless to say the nest did not move hence the 4 eggs.

But back to my window... I am so pumped.  I was a little leery of the color swatches when we first ordered the window - but I am so pleased with the turnout.  It almost matches all of our trim exactly and since we are planning to replace all our windows, very slowly mind you - we are so not made of money so this will be a long process, it shouldn't be a big deal at all!

Outside view.... there should be a before picture....but to tell you the truth I am so ashamed of what it looked like before I am kind of glad the hubby forgot to take it...

But in all seriousness, this window is awesome.  We will be continuing with Hoffman Weber which is a relief since windows are such a huge investment.

Tomorrow it is back to landscaping I feel - that is if it decides not to rain like the lovely forecasters are predicting... let us hope...or else I see green interior paint in my future ;)