Misc. Monday: Foxy Nursery Part 2

Every little boy needs antlers and a banjo in his room, right?

The hook is from Anthropologie and the pocket watch belonged to Dan's grandpa.

I purchased both the framed fox print and wall decal on Etsy.com. You can find details on my Pinterest page.

I painted the wall mural over 5 years ago, and was instructed by the family that I could not paint over it. This fox wall decal is the perfect color and scale to complement the wall and I could not be happier with him! 

This little book shelf filled with baby toys, books, family photos, and vintage find makes mama smile.

Here's a few more pictures of the baby's room. It is not complete, but well on its way. You can see part 1 here, and the inspration for the room here.

Sew Crafty Saturday: Foxy Nursery Part 1

I finally finished the quilt for Hendricks' room. I love how it turned out!

I can't believe I found some fox babies. The one on the left is from Anthropologie. I made the one in the middle and the one on the right I found on zulily.com.

Here's the little pillow I made. I drew it free hand, looking at a picture. Then made a quick pattern and sewed him up using scrap fabric. I decided to paint on the eyes because I didn't want the baby to pull on embroidery floss. This sweet, little pillow will probably move to a white Eames rocker, once the room is completed.



Here's a shot of the completed quilt. It's a little bigger than a standard  crib size and is super soft.

 Our foxy nursery is really coming along, and we could not be happier with the progress we are making. These are some of the handmade touches. Monday, I'll share a few more photos. Right now, Lilly's still sleeping in this room. Her bunk is up and ready to go in the "girls' room", we just have to take the plunge and move her in. I'm 35 weeks now, so we still have a little time!

Misc. Monday: Snapshot a Shared Room

This little shelf is above Lilly's bunk, so she can have a some privacy.



The kitchen moved in perfectly from Lilly's old room, between the two bookshelves. Iris is happy to share it!



Two of these book shelves flank to window and kitchen.

These number cards by Eeboo adorn the area above the closet.

One of the shelves. It's been fun incorporating the sheep and deer together, and balancing out initials & names.

In the midst of the chaos of the last week, I was able to steal some small moments to focus on the new rooms in our house. The girls' room is almost done. I have many more little details to share, and still some things to get up on the walls. The closet and dresser are organized, and Lilly is totally moved in except for her bed. We will probably put her mattress on the top bunk sometime in the next week. I think we are hoping to iron out any "sleeping with your sister" bumps before Dan and I have to wake up for midnight feedings. Wish us luck!

Wee-Ones Wednesday: Loss

Dan's dad passed away unexpectedly on Monday while Dan was taking Lilly to the dentist. People say that your life can change in an instant, but you never think it will be your life, so it makes no sense when it happens.
We told the girls Tuesday morning that Papa passed away and is in Heaven with Jesus, and we won't be able to see him anymore. Iris cried, "but I want to see Papa." Lilly replied, " We will see him when we get to Heaven."

Dan was gone most of the day helping his Mom make arrangements, so the girls and I went to the market to be able to feed the family. On the way there, we passed Grammy and Papa's street. Iris asked me if we were going to see Papa. I told her, "No... remember, we won't see Papa anymore." Lilly became annoyed with me and said, " Yes, Mom, we will see him in Heaven someday." Then she turned to Iris and said, "Papa will always be with us. We carry him in our hearts. You can't see your heart because your chest is covering it up, but it's inside of you." With tears streaming down my face, hands clutching the wheel, I asked Lilly how she knew that. She said, "Church" in a tone that sounded like DUH!

My mom brought us all dinner last night and when she was leaving Lilly told G.ma that she loved her to Heaven and back. Iris piped up, "Papa is in Heaven." Lilly said, "Yes, Sissy, and if you want to go to Heaven, you have to ask Jesus to be your leader and forgiver. Repeat after me: Dear Jesus, will you be my leader and forgiver?" Iris repeated the words and they both said, "Amen." Stunned silent, I hugged my mom good-bye and shut the door.

Papa taught these girls a lot in the too short time he had with them. He spent nearly four days a week, ten months a year, for five years with these little ladies. The impact he had on their lives was huge. I know Papa is in Heaven right now, chatting up John Wooden. I only grieve the fact that our girls won't have more time with him, and Baby Hendricks will only know about his Papa's greatness through what we tell him. Good thing his sisters have a lot to say!

We love you, Papa! Your presence will be missed every day and we look forward to that day when we will all meet again...

Misc. Monday: Seven Years!!



Our 7 yr. anniversary dinner date.

  

Our 1st dance.

Seven years ago today, I married the love of my life. A man I thought I didn't deserve. A man who has taught me what a husband and father looks like. A man who loves Jesus. A man who loves me in spite of my faults and encourages me daily. I have been so very blessed. Happy Anniversary!
I love you, Dan!!

Misc. Monday: Slowly, But Surely...

Girls' carpet before.

Girls' FLOR carpet tiles after.

Bunk bed build.

Adding Lilly's name to the room, making it officially "the girls' room."

Well, it's Monday and I have not finished the fox quilt. I did, however, organize the dress up clothes and play kitchen, do 5 loads of laundry, go to Target (twice), finally hang up my maternity clothes & get rid of the tub they've been sitting in, and take a nap while Lilly and Dan went on a 2 hour bike ride. That was when I was planning on quilting, but I decided to sit down for a minute to enjoy the silence and woke up in a puddle of drool.
So, today is the day. I will conquer that quilt if it's the last thing I do! Now that I wrote that, how much do you want to bet Iris doesn't take a nap?

Sew Crafty Saturday: Fox Quilt

I am officially 32 weeks pregnant and we are well on our way to moving the girls into the same room, and putting together our son's nursery. It has been crazy over here. I didn't realize just how much work this whole process was going to be, and the baby isn't even here yet! Dan put FLOR carpet tiles in the girls' room over vacation, and I went through all the girls' old clothes (keeping some to make a baby clothes quilt for each & crying along the way). He built the bunk beds today, and I've promised myself that I would finish the baby's quilt this weekend. I'm so excited by how it looks so far. I saw the fox image on a cupcake topper, and drew it out free hand to make the pattern for the applique. All I have to do now is attach the front to the back and add the ties. I can do it! His foxy nursery is really coming together in my head. It's going to be awesome. I can't wait to share it with you!
There have been times lately that Dan and I have asked each other what we were thinking. We are so excited to meet this little guy, yet change is hard. Seeing the bunk beds built just reminds us that the girls are growing up. Lilly and Iris are getting along so well, and have been so much fun lately. I can not even imagine how someone else is going to fit into our lives. At the same time, I can't imagine not having another baby. I always wanted a big family and I can not wait to see his sweet face. I know that he is going to be such a blessing to us. Eight weeks is not a long time. I wonder if there is anything we should do before all our lives change forever (for the better, of course)...

Wee-Ones Wednesday: Christmas Day

I made their skirts again this year. I made them a little big because they may just wear them next year too! (wink)

The famous silly shot!

2009

2010

Grammy & Papa

Reading Bible stories.

G.ma, G.pa, & Cousin Sophia

Decorating a snowman cake.

This one was truly the best Christmas yet! Next year, we will be a family of 5. I feel very blessed. God is so good. We hope you had a great one too!

Misc. Monday: Check Out My Husband!

Dan has decided to start a blog. Can you believe it? How fun is he? Now we'll be fighting over the computer even more! Check it out and become a follower at  http://itsaplaidplaidworld.blogspot.com/

Sidenote Sunday: Welcome 2012!

What a belly!!

Fruit loop necklaces and coloring sheets.

Face painting and tattoos by Lilly.

Can you tell that's a butterfly?

Daddy got a lightning bolt and "Dan-o."

We're almost there!

Happy New Year!

We celebrated New Year's Eve west coast style last night and it was awesome. The ball dropped at 9pm, people!!

Lots of yummy snacks, fun activities, laughing parents, and cheering kids. Who could ask for a better way to ring in 2012?