We are in full baby mode. Chris finished his hard work on the nursery and did an unbelievable job. I will admit that we didn't share the same vision for the wainscoting on this room. I just didn't understand how he could turn a bunch of 1x4s in to a beautiful baby boy's room. He did it though, and surprised me by doing it during my 36 hour trip to San Francisco.
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| Love how it turned out! |
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| Chris' loyal assistant. |
The crib and dresser have been assembled and we're now in the process of populating all the fun baby stuff that I've been collecting, including Bella's favorite things (the cute little animals below) and the cutest pair of "Uggs" (knitted by a sweet coworker) that you've ever seen. I love coming home to see this boy's room every night. I know Chris does too because the lamp always happens to have been turned on when I get home so I know Chris goes in there and smiles each day when he gets home too.
And this little boy continues to grow (as do I!). I am now in month 8 and expanding rapidly. Doesn't he know that I have a bridesmaid dress to fit in to!?!?
The latest series of growth progression:
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It is also babymania around here because people are having babies and announcing pregnancies all over the place. When we found out we were expecting, we didn't know anyone other than Chris' sister who was expecting. Much to our delight, since then many of our friends in Boise and across the country have announced that they too are expecting. Two of the most fun announcements came from two of my friends that I've known since I was eleven and twelve. Katie lives in Connecticut now and is expecting her second in late August and Artesia lives in Boise and is expecting her fourth in December. When Katie came to visit, we couldn't resist the picture opportunity! I had to wait to post it until all the news was public.
In the final baby news, our adorable nephew Ries was born on May 18th. He has completed the beautiful Whitfield family and we love him already. We love that our baby will have a cousin so close in age to him and we envision the fun they'll have at the lake, on ski trips, or maybe even attending the same college one day (scary thought). Welcome to the world Ries, the whole family is so glad that you are here!
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| Ries! |
The room is so great! Love the colors & the view out the window looks liked framed art. . .the blue &green "am-i-nals" are precious. Can't wait to start on quilt, cushion & pillows!
ReplyDeleteOf course, you are the most beautiful part of it all!
So fun to see you, Katie and Artesia all pregnant at the same time! I can join the club too...16 weeks!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! So excited for you to have a sweet little boy.
Congrats Stephanie! I feel like there is a real baby boom going on, maybe it is that we all turn 30 this year :) Are you going to find out if you are having a boy or girl?! I will eagerly await the announcement.
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