Family Update

I know it has been a very long time since my last post. Since my last post (August), we have completed the baby nursery, celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I have started my maternity leave.

Let's start with Thanksgiving.

For the last few years Barry and I have celebrated Thanksgiving at our home with his buddy Dave and his son. This year was no different...we grilled pork chops and had baked potatoes along with pecan pie. After we ate a late lunch, the men went to Toys R Us for early Black Friday shopping and I went to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. Mom fixed a fantastic meal and eating for two absolutely made it more fun!

On to Christmas...Barry and I spent Christmas Eve with my family at my sister's home in Huntsville. We opened presents and the had a big breakfast for dinner. Mom did such a great job with the meal. On Christmas Day, Barry and I relaxed and got ready to celebrate with his parents. They arrived about 5pm and we ate potato soup then opened presents. This was our last Christmas as a couple and can't wait to spend next Christmas with our sweet little boy.

And the nursery...I was so afraid that it would be hard to get the nursery to look like what I really had in mind, but I was wrong! Baby Ryan's nursery is such a calm and tranquil place. I love going in the room and just smelling the sweet scents. Over the past few days I have washed all the clothes, socks, bibs, and blankets. My hospital bag, as well as Baby Ryan's is packed (saving that for another post). Below are some pictures of the nursery.

Chevron crib skirt made especially for Baby Ryan by Haylee

Bookcase and picture frames-the hanging frames were made by Betsy

Sweet drawer for diaper accessories-given to us by Abbie

Oval Monogram that I made

Cross given to us by Paula and frame from Joanie

Canvas hanging over the crib that I made with Kim's assistance

Sweet letters made for Baby Ryan by Abbie

The orange curtains were a gift from Paula and Phil and the chevron curtains were made by Haylee

We just love the way Baby Ryan's nursery has turned out. It is exactly what I had in mind and am so happy it turned out so perfect! I am hoping to get back into blogging being as I will be home with Baby Ryan until next August. More nursery and baby updates soon.