Friday, September 9, 2011

Hailey's Bedroom

Hailey's Bedroom
Friday, September 9, 2011
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I don't really like calling it a nursery. That just sounds weird to me...Hailey's nursery. It's her bedroom and I just feel like it makes it more real and personal when it is someones bedroom. Here is a slideshow of pictures.




 
A few notes:

 Wayne picked out the color of her room...Lavender Luck.
Thanks to our friend Adam who helped Wayne paint.

Bumpers: I love them dearly because they were cute and quite frankly came with the bedding set, but when we heard of another fatality due to bumpers we decided to take them out. Better safe than sorry.

The little table under her window holds the sound machine and baby monitor. I will be getting a theme matching lamp to go on this table, as well as a theme matching rug. I love the theme matching drapes.

Rocking chair: The rocker is actually from my paternal grandparents house. After my Grandpa Henry passed away in the summer of 2006, I said I had wanted it. Other than a birdhouse that my Grandpa made from scratch that was the only thing I really wanted. So when my Grandma ended up moving and selling the house I got it. It's brown and doesn't match the rest of the white furniture and I suppose I could get crafty and paint it, but I really don't want to change it. I want to keep it intact the way it's always been.

We don't really use the rocker right now cause our cushy recliner is much more comfortable and let's be honest I can watch TV while feeding or rocking her to sleep. I see us using this soon in the future though for quiet time before bed and reading books.

Special blankets: I want to get a good picture of her on each of her blankets.Maybe we will do that on her 5 month birthday. She has a few blankets that people have made for her and were gifts. We have not used them yet, but I know as she gets older she will be using them a lot.

Hospital signature mat: This is what everyone signed when they came and visited her in the hospital. Everyone wrote such sweet words to her on this. I just love it. As she gets older I plan to replace the 8x10 in the center.

Diaper changing corner: I'm not a huge fan of this corner and someday I want to find something better, but for right now it works. The storage container on the left holds the diaper warmer, diapers, wipes and everything necessary for changing a diaper. The storage container on the right holds her everyday sleepers, bibs and extra items. On top is where her diaper bags and baby carrier are kept on a daily basis.

Tall dresser: It is sadly my catch all spot. Right now it holds her stuffed animals, books, keepsakes and in the green basket her socks, headbands and hair bows. Sometime soon we want to set up a toy corner in our basement and maybe some of these items will end up downstairs, but until then this is the way it is.

Hailey's Globes: Hailey's Grandma Kimmy gifted to her a bin full of Disney globes. There are a couple Cinderella ones displayed right now, but I would love to clear out more space and display a few more. Thanks Grandma Kimmy!

Closet: As she gets older and needs her "newborn" items less and less, then I will be able to pack those up for the next baby and she will then have more room to transition into bigger clothes and more toys.

God knows there will be plenty of toys.

Leah

Lil D's Baby Shower

Lil D's Baby Shower

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

My sweet MIL, Kim, threw me a fabulous baby shower. Beware...picture overload.

Me & Kim (MIL)

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My Mom & I

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Kate (11 yrs), Me & Amie (14 yrs) - My little sisters

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(Great) Green Grandma & I

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Nicole (30 wks), Kayla (33 wks) and I (35 wks)

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Kayla is my BFF. She was 2 weeks behind me in her pregnancy. This was her 2nd pregnancy and she had a little boy, Dylan Joseph. Her first was a girl, Briana. Briana will be 9 this November and was the flowergirl in our wedding when she was 3. Wow, how time flies!

Nicole, her sister, was 5 weeks behind me and pregnant with a little girl, Holly Marie. Her first.

Here is me & Kayla belly to belly.

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It was so fun being pregnant together. Little did I know that 3 short weeks later I would have my babygirl.

I didn't get any pictures with Laura, but here is one of her son, Ben. He is about 4 months in this picture and one of the most adorable little boys EVER. He was the hit of the shower. That's my Mom holding him in this picture. That's probably why he looks so scared. LOL.

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Beth (2nd cousin) & I

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Jenny (Lemonhead) & I

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Me opening gifts. Hailey got such great things from everyone! She got a few super special things from people that I will blog more about. Probably when I do a post about her room.

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Yummy cake.

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My favorite addition to the shower... personalized M&M's that say either Lil D or Hailey Jo on them. So stinkin' cute!

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It was such a great day filled with lots of love for Hailey. I'm so thankful to have such wonderful and supportive family and friends. Thanks everyone!!!
Thursday, September 8, 2011

Amanda & Greg {Wedding}

Amanda & Greg {Wedding}
Thursday, September 8, 2011
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Saturday, June 4, 2011

I met Amanda about 3 1/2 years ago, through a mutual friend, when we took a trip to Vegas. We have stayed in touch and remained friends through Facebook. She asked me last summer to shoot her wedding this summer. I was thrilled. I love doing weddings, but I love it even more, when I actually know the couple. You can see their engagement pictures HERE from October 2010. Here are a handful of my favorites from their wedding.

First Sighting

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Ceremony

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Bride & Groom

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Accessories

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Rings

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Toasts

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Garter Toss

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Bouquet Toss

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Congrats Amanda & Greg!

Leah
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday! {09.07.2011}

What I'm Loving Wednesday! {09.07.2011}
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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Go link up with Jamie for:

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I'm Loving obsessed with this song...Adele - Someone Like You (Live in Her Home)


I'm Loving ice cream sandwiches lately.

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I'm loving the temps we've had recently!

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I'm loving that I get to decorate a house for the holidays this fall/winter. I'm also still looking forward to continuing to make it our home.

I'm loving Pinterest...follow me.

I'm loving this little girl, her smile and her big, bright eyes...

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What are you loving this week?

Leah
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

A newborn's conversation with God . . .

A newborn's conversation with God . . .
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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I got this in an email and couldn't resist posting. It touched my heart and is so true.

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A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."

God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"

God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?"

God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

God said, You will simply call her, "Mom."

Leah
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