A nursery must have the essentials–crib, changing table, dresser & rocker. But, I wanted to be sure it had the right mood–cozy, cute, & full of love & smiles. Not being a “theme person,” I decided to go with a color palette rather than choosing themed decor. I decided on blue, brown and white. (The… Read More A Nest for Baby
Hospital bags packed. Pediatrician chosen. Pre-registration form mailed. Insurance decided. Babysitter found. Birth plan completed. Pedicure enjoyed. To do: Finish nursery. (it’s almost there…honest!) Install car seat.
I walked into my friend’s house thinking I was merely picking up an air mattress I needed for house guests that were coming. Instead, I was greeted with a room full of friends and flashes from their cameras. What a happy surprise! With my usual attention to detail, I don’t consider myself a person who… Read More It’s a Surprise!
The very next day after our weary travels from Indy to Phoenix, we started birthing classes. Probably not the best time emotionally to start such a venture, but it’s worked out. First we viewed a video of several different types of births–without medication, with an epidural, C-section, and using forceps. I must admit that I… Read More All Things Baby
My cousin, who is enrolled in a photography class, needed subjects for her portrait photo shoot assignment. Before we flew to Maryland, she asked if Stephen and I would mind getting some pictures taken while we were on the farm. I had been hoping and planning to get some maternity pictures, so I jumped on… Read More Maternity Photos by Laura
The look on Mom’s face was worth it. Worth the long hours in the car and the swollen feet and ankles. She came out into the living room confused as to why the dogs were barking, and then she saw Stephen. She gasped and hugged him so tightly. After the funeral in MD, we rode… Read More Indiana Surprise
I’m a bit late on this post, but I didn’t want to skip over Stephen’s birthday. He turned 29 on July 28th–his last year in the 20’s! I stopped by his office with a breakfast sandwich and a little birthday sign to let his co-workers know what a momentous day it was. 🙂 For dinner… Read More Celebrating Stephen
One of Stephen’s favorite sites is thinkgeek.com. For those of you science and computer nerds who have not yet discovered it’s geeky awesomeness, please stop reading and check out the site right now! When I saw this ThinkGeek maternity shirt a few years ago, I knew it was a must-have. Stephen surprised me with it… Read More Week 25
Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Psalm 21:2 This was the verse that I repeated to the Lord after Stephen and I saw the ultrasound confirming that we are having a son! From the very beginning we’ve hoped our baby was a boy. I have… Read More Baby is a Boy