Friday, November 2, 2012

Making room for one more

When we found out we were having another girl I think both Matt and I were a bit relieved.  I know we both said we didn't care either way beforehand but the logistics of having a boy were going to be a bit harder.  We just bought a 2 bedroom house a year and a half ago and we don't plan on moving ever again.

I know Finley could have shared a room with a brother but I think that would only last for so long.  I mean I couldn't see her being happy at 15 sharing with a 10 year old boy.  She actually probably won't want to share with her sister at that point but I guess she'll have no choice.  Ha ha.

Plus, deep down we both really wanted another girl anyways.  The look of happiness we gave each other when they said "girl" is something I will remember forever.

Now the fun part.  Decorating.  I knew I wanted to go with the colors and such that Finley already had going on in her room.  Blue walls with touches of red.  I also knew I wanted to add another accent color as I was actually getting a little bored of just the red and blue.

I ended up finding the perfect material with red, blue, grey, and orange to make the crib skirt out of.   I also added a little strip of the fabric to the edge of a breathable bumper for a little extra flair.  I am not one to use a regular bumper as I am not comfortable with the risks involved that's why I didn't make a traditional style bumper.

Here are some photos of the completed room makeover.  I had to get rid of the toy storage we had to make room for Juniper's crib and dresser.  Another lucky plus is the hand me down crib we have matches Finley's headboard perfect.

The photos actually make the room look pretty crowded but there is a ton of room in the middle for playing and stuff.











I hung the top shelf a little too high and plan on moving it down some day.  Yeah, some day.


 Some of Junipers cute tiny newborn diapers.







One of the changing pad covers I made.


Little taggies toys I made from scraps.







Finley's side of the closet.


Juniper's side of the closet.  Also a huge thank you to my mom for building these storage shelves for me!!!

I think the whole thing turned out really well.  I do wish we had a little more space but until we add another bedroom somewhere this is how it will have to be.



Wednesday, October 31, 2012

365 - Way Behind

Yet another great choice on her part.  The best thing is is that we don't even watch or talk about basketball in this house.


I caught her checking for her heartbeat


I'm thinking this is not an appropriate use of tape


I won this basket from the Dr's office


Morning walk with the pup


I always forget how big my belly is until I see a picture of it


Who knew the kids nowadays were so into cassette tapes


A daily reminder of great friends and kind gestures


I don't think we need anymore babylegs


Time for a fiesta


Getting the baby size carriers ready


 Thank you mom for building the shelves in the girls closet



Halloween sneak peak


More getting ready

Monday, October 15, 2012

365

One shelf down one to go


She loves her new puppet theatre


Building


Potato head massacre


Sometimes you just have to fix it yourself


George loves all the new baby stuff


Ramblings of an almost 5 year old

Monday, October 8, 2012

365

Big fat fail # 2


Someone is feeling good enough to play tennis ball again


Lovely new table


Hooray I get to prick my finger 7 times a day


Some little birdies told me


A small light in my gestational diabetes tunnel


Yes I have been sleeping alone in my daughters bed.  Yes I need that many pillows.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

365

Getting ready!  
(for those of you who notice this is a drop side crib I called the manufacturer and this type was apparently not recalled because the hardware is metal not plastic)



She doesn't find it amusing I don't think


Itty bitty baby booties


Way too hot


With her new love stripey #4 George


More progress


She drew the picture.  I made the pattern and cut it out.  She picked the colors, buttons, and sewed it (with a little help)



Friday, September 21, 2012

365

Clean water for the ghetto pool


I'd say her uniform is a tad too big


Working hard at school


I hope little sister likes trains too


A glimpse into my fabulous baby shower



Someone took over the car seat and confiscated the striped monkey


Someone cut her own hair.  Thank goodness it was only a tiny bit on her left side.



Friday, September 14, 2012

365

Heading out for a wild night on the town in L.A.


Bubble monster


 Finley's lunch.  If only she would eat it.


The baby may never get a new pair of shoes with all of these hand me downs



Artificial rain


One day of diaper mail.  Love the tiny newborn ones on the ends.


Yum!  The lemon lime wasn't actually bad.