Nursery: Part 4 - We're ready!

We've finally got the nursery finished. We may add a few things on the walls here and there, but for the most part, I think it turned out exactly like we wanted it! Enjoy the photos...

I made these letters myself! I'm pretty proud...not just for doing the letters, but actually getting them finished before Griffin's 1st birthday. I'm really good at starting projects, but not so great at finishing them. I'm pretty happy with how they turned out. Might re-think the polka-dot ribbon next time (kind of takes away from the letters themselves), but overall I think they're cute.

I may try to make a living out of making letters....if you're interested, I'll give you a good deal!
I'll keep my prices low until I make it big...


Speaking of making a business out of craftiness...I have to give my friend JANA MAY a huge shout out for these next two pictures. She makes these adorable bag tags and kindly made me two of them. This one is already on Griffin's diaper bag. She will make them to order however you'd like....colors, monograms, address (great for a luggage tag), etc...


She also painted this AWESOME picture for Griffin's room. I wish the photo did it justice. There is so much detail in the painting that you can't really appreciate it unless you see it in person. I told her the colors of my room and mentioned that I liked owls and this is what her creative mind came up with! How special to have a custom piece of art made just for our litte one!


Jana - please post a link to your Etsy site in my comments. If anyone wants or needs anything crafty done for them, Jana is your girl! Her work is excellent and she's glad to do custom pieces according to your wants and needs.

Now that the nursery is finished, we're literally just waiting for our little man. A little anxious? Sure. Nervous? Yes. But Chad and I both can't wait to see what God has in store for us! My mom just sent me this great verse she came across and thought it was perfect for where we are right now...

"Wait for the Lord; Be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord." Psalms 27:14

There are a lot of people who can't wait to meet you Griffin!...but we will wait....

Settle for a Slow Down...

This pregnancy has FLOWN by...I mean WOW....super fast. But now, as we are so close to Griffin's arrival I can feel it, things seem to have come to a halt (and by feel it I don't mean contractions or anything like that, I mean I can feel it in my pants that are too tight - the 3 pairs that I can still fit into - and the fact that I am moving around like a big lug).

Since my last post - the one where I said the word "dilate" - there has been no change in my progress. Still dilated...about a centimeter...2 weeks later...no change. The doctor told us this week that if Griffin has not come on his own before February 10th, they will go ahead and induce labor. So, at least there is a light at the end of the tunnel - an end in sight. Though I'd rather Griffin just come on his own...when he's ready (as long as it's before the 10th, because I'm all about kicking him out of the womb if he hasn't come yet!)

I realize that I should probably just stop being so anxious and enjoy these last few days/weeks before Griffin is here. I'm just so excited to meet him though! Not to mention that my level of physical discomfort is increasing by the day... Chad seems fine with Griffin taking his sweet time. I think the closer we actually get the more nervous Chad is getting (and If I'm being honest with myself, I'm right there with him). Plus, he's got a few things going on a work that he hopes he will be able to cross off his list so he can feel good about being gone once the little babe is here!

In the meantime, I'll just have to settle for a slow down...

I'll just wait in my new glider that my parents got me for my birthday...

Your room is ready and waiting Griffin...



More photos of the completed nursery to come....stay tuned!

Big and Slow

...that has become my standard response when people ask me how I'm feeling...BIG and SLOW. I didn't realize quite HOW big until I looked at this picture of myself. That's me today. My 28th birthday, starting my 38th week of pregnancy. Woah! (And yes, those are sweat pants. Pretty much a wardrobe staple these days.)


So, we're getting pretty close to the big day. Only 22 days until my due date! Technically, I'm full term now, so Griffin could come at any minute and be considered a big, healthy boy! (hopefully).

We went to the doctor for an appointment yesterday and she said that I have already started dilating...less than 1 centimeter...but dilating non the less! Pretty exciting. We'll go back every week now until I deliver to check on the progress.

I'll keep y'all posted!!