So much has been going on! Let's see, we moved into our new home in early December, then the holidays immediately followed, and now we're in late January and can't believe how time is flying by. Pregnancy sure seems to go by much quicker in the 3rd trimester.
Peek-A-Boo
Just before Christmas, we went in for a 3D picture/4D video ultrasound. It was the most amazing thing ever. We saw our precious Landon, and even though he had his leg and foot in front of his face the whole time, as well as the umbilical cord in the way, we were still able to get a decent glimpse of what his little baby face looks like. Can't wait to kiss those cheeks!!! Here's our baby boy:
Home Sweet Home
We're loving the comforts of our new home! Probably the thing we love the most is that we are back in a one story! Our previous home was a 2 story garden/townhouse with ALL bedrooms upstairs. We were so frightened at the thought of carrying a tiny baby up and down stairs all day (and night). Just one less thing to worry about! Moving is overwhelming...getting things unpacked, ordering and waiting for furniture and putting our home together. I vow to never ever move again when pregnant. I can't do the things I want to do because of physical restrictions, and I'm so indecisive on EVERYTHING. I'm not use to that. I usually know what I want and have everything all planned out in advance. Not pregnant Julie...
Landon's Nursery
Speaking of indecisive, I completely changed the main colors of Landon's room to a simple white, light blue and gray color scheme. Originally I had all my bedding and stuff picked out, and it was going to be a robins egg blue. It took me to my 8th month of pregnancy to decide on his bedding. Luckily it came in a week later! Here's a peek at it, and I'm so glad we have it because the line is being discontinued. I was only able to order the bumper, sheet and skirt, but those were the only pieces I really wanted anyway. In case you didn't know, I learned the line that went along with my crib was discontinued the day after it was purchased. Yeah....for over a month after the order was placed, I was under the impression that we wouldn't be able to get the crib. Oh, and the first dresser we picked out was discontinued before we could buy it. And have I mentioned the play yard I want is also being discontinued? Discontinued, discontinued, discontinued. I'm so tired of hearing that word!!!
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| Landon's Crib! Thank you Mama & Daddy AKA Nana & Granpa! Your grandbaby is going to have many sweet dreams in his handsome bed! |
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| Landon's Bedding |
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| The Rocker (except a gray and white pinstripe fabric) |
As soon as I have more of the nursery put together later this week or next, I'll post pictures of the actual room. It's coming along perfectly!
Our Fabulous Austin Baby Shower
I absolutely had hostess with the mostest...times 6! We had a wonderful baby shower on January 5. Since Matt and I don't get to see everyone too often, we wanted a guys and gals shower so he could see everyone too. It was so special, and we cherished every single moment with family and friends who we won't be seeing for a while. Leila, Nikki, Amber, Susan, Kara and Tavia---I can't thank you all enough for such a beautiful, thoughtful event! The food was catered and amazing! Fajitas were the main course and they were oh so yum! The stuffed mushroom caps were pretty amazing too! Here are some shower detail pictures. The girls knew I loved classic baby things (rocking horses, antique baby carriages, baby blocks, nursery rhymes, etc.) and just look how they brought it all together.
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| Amber's super talented mom made the cake(s), little baby blocks that spelled out "BABY" |
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| BEAUTIFUL Silver Urns! I couldn't get enough of the decaf pomegranate iced tea! Delicious! |
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| Amber made (very time consuming) baby carriage sugar cookies. These were seriously the most addicting cookies, ever! She obviously gets her baking talents from her mom :) |
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| Look at Landon's new rocking horse! It was the one from Restoration Hardware that I obsessed over! Thank you Leila! Best gift ever! So precious! |
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| Leila & Tavia made the cutest favors filled with animal cookies! There was no leaving this party hungry! |
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| As if Amber didn't already out-do herself with the cookies, she made cake pops too!!! |
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| A burlap wreath was placed on the mantle, and is now placed on Landon's nursery door! Nikki, I love that you remembered how much I love burlap. I wanted burlap in Landon's room somehow and now it is! It's just PERFECT!!!! |
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| All the special little details, courtesy of the lovely Amy & Bleu Print Shoppe! |
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| As you may have seen in the previous pictures, Leila painted nursery rhymes and they were placed throughout the clubhouse! They made the shower absolutely adorable! |
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| Everyone left a picture and special messages in a Polaroid guest book! It's been so much fun to look over and read! |
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| Our lovely hostesses: Leila, Kara, Nikki, Susan, Amber & Tavia Matt and I can't thank you enough! |
Nephew Jonah turns the big ONE!
A very special event is coming up...my nephew's 1st birthday party is this Saturday! Matt and I are heartbroken that we can't make it. It's in Dallas, and we can't exactly make that kind of trip this late in pregnancy. Isn't he the most precious little thing?!!!
Jonah has brought so much joy to our family this last year, and we look forward to this new year and our baby Landon joining him! I love that they'll be cousins so close in age. Many, many wonderful times are ahead! One last picture from our Austin baby shower...children are certainly a blessing!
