the nursery is almost complete...

the nursery is almost in its final stage. {well close...the final stage will actually be when a cute little prince is laying in his bed!} there are a few touches that i designed and my momma is finishing up sewing and sending our way and his monogram will also go up once he arrives...then it will be ready!

but for now...here is the little mister's nursery...hopefully you'll enjoy the tour...come on in...

i am so more than happy with his bedding! thank you so much mom!



these are his bed buddies...and a very sweet blanket...all from dear friends and family



his curtains {also handmade by his lala} turned out beautifully and will soon have a cushion on the window seat below



his rocker arrived a couple weekends ago...courtesy of his daddy as my birthday surprise!
and looks just perfect with his firetrucks flying ahead {from aunt katie and uncle rick}

the lamp...hubby, mom, and i made...it is an old fire alarm box that hubby has had for a while...
you can even open the little door and set off an alarm...it started out like this...



this cute little vintage suitcase is from my aunt...i just love it! i hand carried it home on the plane this summer! it holds all the needed goods for proper diaper changes! the dishes are my baby dishes and the vintage little lamb is from his lala!



if you are a long time reader you will recognize his changing table...
and remember this ladder...



we are so happy with how the ladder turned shelf turned out...
{you just never know sometimes about the wild designs swirling in my head...}
hubby did a fabulous job redoing it and attaching it to the wall!!! thanks love!




right now i have several of his cards and blessings on his closet door. i just couldn't bear to hide them all away in a box yet. they are a wonderful reminder of all the love for this little mister on the way!



that concludes the tour! and i just realized i forgot to take a picture of his closet...what room isn't complete without a closet full of adorable clothes! i'll include that when the room is all finished and i snap some more pics!

thank you so much for the onesie love yesterday...they were my first attempt and i enjoyed doing them...super easy!

handmade by mommy...

fall has arrived...the leaves haven't changed yet, but the weather has. it feels so nice and crisp outside without being too chilly yet! our weekend was full of nothing particular and that was so very nice! i feel like our weekends "just the 2 of us" are running out. football started sunday and hubby enjoyed it to its fullest...his new tv & laptop gauging his fantasy football scores {he won this week!}! i spent the afternoon making the little mister a few fun outfits...one for halloween...even though his lala is bringing his costume {special request by his daddy}, a thanksgiving comfy {another specific request of his daddy}, and another special one with his name...

...and of course baby legs to match!

seven whole years

happy birthday my little wilson boy!
you are seven whole years today!

you are such the little travelin' trooper!
we sure do love you little yorkie boy!

old school calling

growing up {one of four} my dad used to always say that he owned stock in fisher price! no wonder i recognized all these toys when i passed them in the aisle today! i think we had them all at our house!! have you seen or heard?
target has these adorable old school toys on sale this christmas season! its already started and the little man isn't here yet...i am on the hunt for toys before they are gone like every other parent! ...i am wondering if its too early to be making his christmas list for when he's a year old!!!
waiting til next year might not be an option though...i might need to run it by hubby...he seemed a little surprised when i bought the mister a train the other day that we'll be giving him on his 3rd birthday! although...he has already picked out the power wheels he wants to get him at age 5!

in looking further i found this adorable set...he most surely "needs" this! and who doesn't remember this from back in the day? these are in celebration of fp's 50th anniversary...so they will be gone by the time he's 2!

100% chance of showers

this weekend our growing family was so incredibly blessed with a wonderful shower from our pittsburgh family!!!

it was such a special time celebrating the upcoming arrival of our little man! no detail was left undone...the decorations were a nod to a dr. we all know and love!!! they were so "suess-y", quite clever, and downright adorable!

the cake was very tasty and had red velvet cupcakes to accompany it...oh how hubby and i both love red velvet!

these ladies created the most special and thoughtful evening for us!

the k's brought fresh corn {and their adorable girlies} all the way from illinois!!

oh yes most surely green eggs and ham made the dinner menu!!

we were showered down poured with the most generous and thoughtful gifts...

in lieu of cards the gals encouraged books! we received so many wonderful books with such sweet handwritten sentiments...not only will the little man be a book worm...he'll be able to read and see how much he was loved before he ever arrived!

let the games begin...ms. meghan made the cutest game full of predictions about life and situations once the little man arrives. the twist...the answers were according to miss mk {remember she's 3}! it was quite fun to hear each other's answers to the questions!

the favors were these adorable hot air balloons!!! they floated around the whole house all evening!

the photog!!! : ...shea...thank you so very very much my dear for taking pictures of the fun-filled evening and for all the hard work in making it such a special one for us...and yes, for spoiling me with food, drinks, and "the good seats"!!! we so greatly appreciate it!

b and i love our pittsburgh family...they have given us the security and support that is so needed while we are so far from home. we are so thankful that as we become a family of three that our "village" is made up of such special people that will help us raise the little man while we are far from home for a little while longer.

t&t labor day SPECIAL

NEW nap n sacks to match our super popular lunch totes!

buy 1 nap n sack and receive 25% off your lunch tote!!

{the lunch totes have been discontinued so we have purchased their remaining stock...but when they're gone they're gone! so stock up even if your little one is only 2 and still eating lunch at home with mommy!}

*** Please enter the coupon code LABORDAY25 in the comments box at checkout and you will be refunded the savings after your transaction has settled. ***

Sale ends tuesday, 9.8.09, spread the word!!!

handy man

fall is creeping in...and i love it! the smell, the breeze, the need for longer sleeves, and i even spotted some red leaves this weekend too! hubby and i spent time at our local flea market this weekend! i love these days together!

oddly enough...the vendors had exactly what i am always looking for, but i was not in the market for those things this trip! we did come across...just "the find" we were searching for! an old wooden ladder!

there are many times that i dream up crazy ideas when it comes to decorating. some work and some i can't get to work outside my head and others i wonder if they are border line crazy and my supportive husband takes the challenge of making them feasible! the ladder is one that started in my head and we were so surprised to actually find one that would fit what we needed it for...now lets just hope it actually works for what its intended!

we stopped by lowe's on the way home to pick up some paint for it and handy man hubby set to work getting it cleaned, sanded, and layered in a fresh coat of paint!

he did a fabulous re-do job! it turned out perfectly! it will be a unique addition to the little man's room all loved and cleaned up nice by his daddy!

...our unexpected find was this antique cradle. not that we need a cradle {because i LOVE the one we found last year}, but with the unique look of this piece, its fabulous spindles, and its shocking price...we couldn't pass it up! the question was more along the lines of "will it fit in the car"? not too sure what we'll use it for yet, but i'm leaning towards adding wood to the bottom {instead of the slats that came with it} and using it to hold the little man's toys! ...any other creative ideas ladies?

hope your weekends are turning out breezy and cool too! i just love this time of year! of course, it also means the little mister is making his debut soon...8 weeks and counting!!!

30 wks 2 days

little mister babe,

if you only knew how so very in love we are with you. hopefully from the belly pats, sweet talks, and soothing prayers we pray for you you are quickly learning our love for you. oh little one may you always feel loved. you are quite playful...you respond to our tender nudges with kicks or sometimes you like to play chase...but you never venture far and always come back to where you started. i love the feel of your rolls and flips. you are so calm in your movements...is this a peek into your personality? you favor my right side and i can always feel you tucked away over there...your daddy wonders if this means you really won't be a lefty.

we are getting to excited to meet you...don't come out yet though or kick your way through...sometimes i can feel you trying to find the nearest exit...its not yet time. snug tight little one i get to carry you all to myself a bit longer.

so very much loving you,
mommy