various snapshots from the nursery

the polka dot wall is now finished but this was the first row!

inspired by hers

special animals from our first date, David's baby blessing at our old church, my brother's and my childhood & a special glass jar from a friend that now holds a pretty hankie and cotton balls

changing table her Daddy built with pink knobs this time replacing the blue as well as various things waiting to go on the wall - some of which are now up, some of which aren't . . . 

garland I made from an old quilt inspired by this one

an outfit that was mine as a baby, frame and hook I've had for ages, vintage looking baby hanger that I think came from dollar tree and was a gift when I was expecting David from a sweet, sweet co-worker and a vintage tray I picked up somewhere along the way

silver dish and baby slip I picked up along the way somewhere and hanger I made last weekend inspired by this one

diapers and wipes ready to go

so there you have it - a little progress report

off to work on some more decor projects

Kelly

four minute post*

four minute post:  for when seven minutes feels too long

I think I'm about to go take a nap.

David is actually, finally taking a nap today after not taking one the past two days.  Hooray! 

I will admit to bribing with a food treat as well as a short Chuggington video and a short Boz video if he would take a real nap today.

I really enjoy building train tracks with him.  It's fun to come up with something new every time.

So people are starting to guess what day this little miss will arrive.

What do you think?

Today?

Tomorrow?

Good Friday?

Easter Sunday?  (I think this would be pretty cool.)

April Fool's Day?  (I hope not!)  

I have another friend who is due any day and another friend whose scheduled c-section is today I think.  Lots of babies.  Oh and another girl at church who I'm just getting to know is due any day too.

My craft room is TONS cleaner than it was at the beginning of the week.  That is happy.

We are hiring a girl from church to come and clean while we are at the hospital.  I am super excited about that.

My wonderful husband put supper in the crockpot this morning.  That makes me super happy too.

And last night he made this amazing pasta with sausage and red bell pepper sauce.  YUM!

I had three helpings.  Plus salad, plus bread.  Yeah.  

Okay, hope your day is going well.  

Kelly

are you dying eggs this year?

This was us last year.  Cute boy!

I'm not sure that egg dying is going to happen around these parts this year.  

Am I inundating you with enough posts right now?  

Just want all who are curious to know that we do not have a baby here yet.  :)

Kelly

a little project for the nursery

inspired by hers

I'm pretty in love with how the nursery is turning out!  Fun times.  

Kelly

portrait by David

I kind of like it.

Hopefully one of the LAST photos of me pregnant.

Kind of funny - when I went to the dr. today I'd lost one pound!  I'll take it.  :)

Kelly

new skill

I taught him to blow a whistle today.

What was I thinking???!

Have you learned anything new today?

Kelly

travel Tuesday - Alaska

photo by Adrian

love this place!!

Kelly

seven minute post

As of now this is still the only baby outside of my belly.  

He's doing a pretty good job of trying to fill in for his sister though, don't you think?

I am sitting here eating couscous and drinking a glass of milk. 

I cannot. get. enough. to. eat!!!

I have gotten good naps the past two days which has been nice and is probably prepping me - hopefully not for another overnight labor like I had with David, but who knows.

hmm . . . what else?

Keeping busy.  Staying home.

Nesting.

Piddly things though.  nothing too major

am making a modified version of the embroidery hoop mobile 

slowing down on laundry but it's mostly all caught up anyway so that's okay

spent a good part of the day on the phone with our pediatrician's office, etc.  who knew that there were so many logistics?  Don't people have new babies every day?  Why can't they make this all more streamlined and simple?

I *really, really* like the PA we see here but I found out today that we have to see one of the "real live" MD pediatricians in the practice at least until the 4 month appt.  

One thing I miss about our pediatrician's office in Texas (besides the fact that it was within walking distance) was that they had well and sick entrances/waiting rooms.  

I feel so boring tonight but did want to post something so no one would be left wondering if we had a baby yet.  

Oh, one of Adrian's coworkers sent this today.

http://www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com/

Funny, huh?  

Okay, well seven minutes are up. 

Talk to you later. 

I'd love to hear what YOU'RE up to today!  

Oh do leave a comment.

Thanks.

Kelly

exactly three years ago today :)

I am scheduling this a few days early.  Wonder if I'll be 38 weeks pregnant with this baby girl on March 25th like I was with David in this photo or if I'll already be holding a baby girl in my arms.  

Kelly

snow painting

This photo is actually from a few weeks ago but we did have snow again this weekend. 

Crazy Colorado weather.  

I keep preparing myself that even though this is another "spring" baby, we'll probably be bringing her home in a snowstorm since we live in Colorado this time and not Texas.

Kelly

last summer

I am sooo ready to be skinny and be able to bend down to the ground again!

photo by Adrian

Hope you're having a good weekend.  

Kelly

world water day!!

Today is World Water Day!

We talked about it here.  Remember?

Will you do me a favor and click on one of the links below.  I've included a lot here.  You have things to do.  I get that.  Just one link and check it out.  

Thanks!!

I would love it if you would check out some of these links and consider giving a little of our abundance to help others.

This story is soo great!  You've got to check it out.  

All photos from The Adventure Project - the great people hosting World Water Day today and MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Here is a GREAT explanation of it.  

People don't want our handouts.  They want JOBS.  This provides them jobs, clean water, a package deal . . . teach a man or woman to fish . . . 

More good info here

Mandy has some great raffles going on here and here with all the money going to fund CLEAN WATER in Uganda if you're interested!  

If you feel so led you can donate here.  

One more thing, if you don't read this today (Friday) please don't feel like it is too late!  This project is bigger than one day.  Whatever your heart finds to do, do it.  :)

oh and p.s. $150 has already been donated from our "circle" here.  Let's do even more.
Okay, happy weekend!  

Kelly

getting ready to be a GREAT big brother!

This was all his own idea to get a baby out, wrap it in his star blanket (he was very specific) and put it in his shopping cart.  

This morning when I couldn't really do something he asked I said, "I won't have a big belly much longer.  Soon baby sister will be here." and he said, "I'm so excited!"  Music to this Mama's ears.  

I've been working on the nursery (slowly but surely) and this morning he walked in first thing and said all on his own, "Baby Sister's room is BEAUTIFUL!" 

I love this boy!  

Kelly

getting your opinion . . .

I really do love hearing from you guys what you think and why you think it.  It's a lot of fun.

So the question of the day . . . 

image from hello bee 

should I make an embroidery hoop mobile like the one in the room above

or 

bunting like in this room

with perhaps a strand of this sort of bunting thrown in

image from Paddington Way

or both hanging from the ceiling in the nursery?

Kelly

this man

asked me to be his wife five years ago today!

What sweet, sweet memories and how very glad I am that he did!

Kelly

so sweet

I am starting to get e-mails, texts and phone calls from you guys checking in on me, seeing if I've gone into labor or something.  :)  

You are so sweet.

I will try to update the blog every little bit so you'll know we're still hanging in here but no promises as I'm busy nesting, trying to plan meals/cook ahead, etc. as well as 

building SUPER long trains and elaborate train tracks!  

We're having fun.  

My boy is learning to count so high too.  

He is *so* big and I know he is only going to seem even bigger when we bring a tiny little baby home.

These are good days.

Also, here's something you can chime in on.

I'm debating on whether or not to get a more girly pack and play sheet for baby girl.  It is totally a want *not* a need!  But in the end will I really care?

She will probably be sleeping in the pack and play in our room at first but then again, that was our plan with her brother too and he seemed to sleep better in his crib from the beginning so we ended up moving into his room with him (there was a full bed in the room) but with her there is not room for a bed for us in her nursery but her room is RIGHT by ours.  

hmm . . . 

We shall see.

Anyway, pack and play sheet . . . 

what would you do?

We have this and this

and I am considering this or this.

Hope you're having a good one! 

Kelly

nursery progress tonight

polka dot wall is DONE!!! 

things are going up on the walls

furniture is in the room if not yet positioned

ruffle baskets are started!  Yippee!!  labels are on

lots of stuff stacked around waiting but it's happening!!!

super special thanks to my dad for painting the nursery and my brother for helping!  

You guys are the GREATEST!!!

Kelly

closet dividers

I made some easy peasy and super cheap closet dividers for the nursery.  

pink hangers on sale at Babies R Us for $2 a pack of ten, patterned paper from my stash, clear packing tape I had already, sharpie . . . 

Travel Tuesday - Portland

Remember when we went to Portland (just the two of us!) last spring?  

I never finished blogging it so here is another glimpse from our getaway.  

This fun pool with sea lions was right by our hotel.  

They are statues in case you were getting nervous for me.  

These fun guys were right across from our hotel.

There was a lot of neat public art in Portland.

  

impromptu "maternity shoot"

We took a few pictures on Saturday before heading out for David's EARLY birthday party.

This little boy really loves his sister already and I love that!  

Kelly

ten on ten - March 2013

It was a good day.

A busy day.

Not documented the best in photos but I needed to just jump back in somewhere even if just with my phone and some random shots after not doing ten on ten for a few months.  I like having this documentation of our "regular life" too much to let lack of inspiration/motivation keep getting in the way.

getting to see friends at church who were visiting and being blessed with diapers!  Thank you Sara and family!

generosity from all sides - the loan of an infant insert for our new ergo!!

a sweet and adorable baby gift 

and maternity clothes on loan just when I'm absolutely sick of everything I have

we've been doing a lot of reading around our house lately - hooray for the library!

kicking off the shoes after church for a little rest before heading back out (after changing shoes because all I want is the most comfy these days!)  Apparently the backhoe needed a rest too.  

my cutie button trying to steal Mama's scarf as he heads off to the library with Daddy

women from my church know how to throw some CUTE showers

It seems we have about one a week right now with six of us I think due between February and May!

dinner with friends we haven't seen in far too long at their house and a new to him guitar to play with 

He was quite enamored. 

scrumptious dinner!  Thank you, Sarah!

and just because I only had 8 pics from today and it's my blog, two photos from yesterday's early birthday party for our little man

intent on his strawberry cake - that he helped me make! - with dairy free "buttercream" frosting that turned out quite well.  Thanks for the cake recipe Teri!

Sweet boy enjoying being sung "happy birthday" too while wearing his new train conductor hat from Aunt Mandy, Uncle Jeremy, Caleb and Aaron

Happy Tenth everyone!  

What did you do this weekend?

linking up here

Kelly

seven minute post

First of all, don't forget about the WATER!!

Second, this photo is from the baby shower that our church threw for us on Sunday.  AMAZING!!!

Third, I am hungry but I don't know what to eat.

Fourth, I am finding it hard to work on the nursery somewhat because my biggest block of uninterrupted time is afternoon nap for David but her room is right next to his and I generally try not to go upstairs at all during his naps because I don't like to do anything to risk them being shorter than they would be both for his sake and mine.  Mine is a boy who needs his sleep to function most cheerfully.

Fifth,  here's a fun new game.  Either/Or . . . 

Do you think I should 

a) clean the inside of my microwave before the baby comes

or 

b) finish the reorganization of the kitchen cabinets that I started?

Just wondering.

Sixth, we did a refresher childbirth class last night.  It was good.  

I learned a few new things and feel calmer approaching this birth. 

I am getting so excited to meet her!

Seventh,  God is so good!  I have had three nights in a row where I haven't woken up and laid in bed awake for a long period or ended up getting up in the middle of the night.  This is virtually UNHEARD of this pregnancy.  I've still briefly woken up but gone right back to sleep.  It's wonderful.

Okay, seven minutes are up.

Hope you're having a good one.  Don't forget to chime in on #5.  :)  

Kelly

Water!!!

Good morning you guys.

This is one of the photos I took at the Children's Museum in Pittsburgh.  

I love seeing the interaction between Grandma and David.  I love seeing the delight and discovery on my little guy's face as he gets to explore this COOL water play area.

This morning though as I looked through my iphoto for a photo to include in this post, this one took on a different light to me.

The day we were there (in the winter, during cold and flu season!) you can be sure I told David not to drink this water as he played just like I ask him not to drink bath water.

See that elephant??

He reminds me of Africa.

This morning I am thinking about Uganda, Africa.

Elephants live there.

And I'll bet you anything that the mamas in Uganda Africa would CRY TEARS OF JOY 
to let their kiddos drink from the water in that vast play area.

That humbles me and helps me to see that photo in a COMPLETELY different light.

We've talked about The Adventure Project (or TAP for short) here on the blog before.  It is a project that I truly believe in.  It is a project that I have given money to time and again (not to toot my own horn just to say that I am putting my money where my mouth is, this is not just an empty blogpost.)

The Adventure Project is about jobs for people so that they can have HOPE in their circumstances.  They are conscientious and well prepared and they are people who love God.  

March is the month that The Adventure Project focuses on WATER.

This year the project is for Uganda, Africa.

I haven't been to Africa at all yet but I have MANY dear friends who have lived in, worked in and visited Uganda.

It is exciting to me that Uganda is the country for this year's project.  

This project has the real opportunity to bring Heaven to earth - to do God's Kingdom work here and now.  To be pleasing to Him.  To change lives . . . bringing health but also bringing smiles (can you imagine the delight that drinking a pure, clean glass of water would bring when it's your first???!) and HOPE.  Hope for the future, for CHANGE because this project is more than just about digging wells for clean water.  It will train people, people who struggle just to get by, it will train them to have jobs that can change the course of their family history for generations to come.  

There will be positions for well mechanics and meter readers.

JOBS people!

I would absolutely love it if you decided to partner with this project even just a little.

My friend Mandy can tell you even more about it here and she's raffling off some really fun items (especially if you're local but there are some that can be shipped!) so go check out here post.

And enjoy the blessing of clean water you have today and say a prayer for those who don't have the easy access to it that we have.

Have a great day! 

Kelly

Travel Tuesday - Alaska

little hiker boy

looking for salmon berries to eat no doubt 

Kelly