We spent the majority of November getting ready for Chase! We got some projects done around the house, his room finished, Christmas shopping done and wrapped and now we are just waiting! Chase's original due date is December 14. I am going to try for a VBAC with him if my body will go into labor on its own. If not, we have a c-section scheduled for December 16th. We are looking forward to meeting our little guy in just a few days, however he decides to make his debut!! So exciting!! Below are a few snapshots Steve took of his nursery...
I decided to do a few crafty things for his room: The c's on above his crib, a license plate name I saw in Canton & letter canvases I tried to recreate from Pottery Barn. It was a little more work than I originally thought, but I had fun doing it!
My grandfather built this shelf for me when I was a little girl for my aquarium I got for my b-day one year. It has been repainted TONS, followed me to college, was in our guest bedroom and Steve repainted it red for Chase's room! And...my sweet friend Sarah made the adorable door hanger for the hospital that you see propped up on the shelf. Isn't she crafty?! I LOVE IT!!
My talented Mom made curtains for his room, just like she did for Cambry's. I LOVE the detail of the red buttons that she added to them! Thanks, Mom!!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Getting ready for Chase!
Thursday, December 09, 2010
19 months!
Our Cambry girl is 19 months old! I can't believe it!! She has some big changes in for her this month, but we think she is going to handle being a big sister fabulously! She has a sweet & gentle nature about her, loves to give hugs & kisses and loves to help out--all of which will be great qualities for a big sister! We took her out to a field one cold afternoon and let her run wild. She had a blast and Steve captured some precious pictures of our little girl! We love you, Cambry Brooke!!!
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Build-a-Bear
We took Cambry to Build-a-Bear on Saturday so we could make a special stuffed animal for Chase, just like we did for her before she was born. She LOVED carrying the little bear around and helping put his little heart and stuffing in. She even gave him a bath with Daddy at the end. She is so proud of Mr. Bear! What a sweet big sister Cambry is going to be!!
Ho, Ho, Ho!
Cambry went to visit Santa this year already, as we were hoping to beat the rush and make sure we got it in before baby brother arrives! She was all smiles last year for Santa & this year we were geared up for all tears. Instead of crying, she just froze when we put her on his lap. It was so funny. She had both hands up and her head turned sideways and just sat there...wouldn't move for anything!! The camera girl was real good with her and used a toy to turn her head and get her hands more relaxed. She didn't crack a smile but afterward had plenty to say about him! She calls him "Ho, ho!"
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Trick or Treat!!
Cambry got to experience her first year of trick or treating this past weekend! I knew from the beginning that Cambry is not a fan of things on her head or over the top outfits so I had to carefully pick out her costume this year. I thought this little ladybug outfit would work out well since she didn't HAVE to wear the wings or antenna if she didn't want to but would still be in costume. Well, little did I know she wouldn't be a fan of the dress either! We tried this dress on many times for prep & Steve & I talked it up big time on the day of. We managed to get her out the door in the dress and she never worried about it again. Whew! Silly girl!
She had a BLAST knocking on doors (and trying to open them)! She would say "knock, knock" and then try her hardest to say trick or treat which sounded more like "t-t"! It was adorable though! We only went to about 10 houses and almost everyone let her pick out her own candy. She would keep reaching for more despite our efforts in telling her just one, but no one seemed to mind. Thanks for the full candy basket for Mommy & Daddy, Cambry! Yesssss! ;) She did get to have her first candy--smarties--and LOVED them!
We had SUCH a fun experience & are looking forward to next year trick or treating with 2!
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Pumpkin Patch
Last weekend we went out to the Pumpkin Patch in Celina. It was our first time to take Cambry to one and it was so much fun! They had some cows, sheep, & goats the kids could feed and she absolutely LOVED feeding the animals out of her hand. She thought it was so funny--we were surprised! We also went on a hay ride & she got to pick out her own pumpkin to take home. The weather was perfect, too! What a fun fall afternoon!
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Sprinkle Time!!
My third trimester started off with a Baby Sprinkle! Last weekend some my dear friends and college roomies threw a little "Sprinkle" for Chase & I! We had a fabulous lunch with family & friends at Cristina's Mexican restaurant and then were sprinkled with love & gifts. We definitely have plenty of boy essentials now and are so thankful for the kindness and generosity of everyone. Reality is starting to set in now with all the boy things that we're really having a BOY and we are getting so excited about meeting our little guy, Chase, in just a couple of months!
L to R: Traci, Cindy, Me, Sarah, Katie...we missed you, Laura!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Piggies!
Cambry's hair is long enough for pig tails now! It's so fun to have another option for her hair, although she thinks its fun to pull them out. :) These are not the best pictures, but they captured our first piggies!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Summer Swimming!
I never got around to posting some of our summer swimming fun...better late than never, right?! Before summertime arrived, I had visions of Cambry & I floating around the pool during the hot summer days with our friends. Well, apparently Cambry had different plans. :) She wasn't quite the water bug that I thought she would be. She HATED her float. She would have rather been outside of the pool eating a snack. Ha! I am happy to say that by the end of the summer, she LOVED the splash parks & came to enjoy the pool & the lake--although the float was never a hit. We loved our family time at the Frisco rec pool on the weekends with Daddy, too! I am excited for her to be old enough for swimming lessons next summer!
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