justjoslyn

As I write this post, Brad and I are just waiting to experience any sign that labor is starting. Our Estimated Due Date has never changed from Thursday, October 8, so, with just four days to go, we are waiting with anxious anticipation for things to get moving!  We have tried to prepare ourselves the best way we know how for this new and life-changing experience ahead of us, but realize at this moment that parenting is unpredictable and we are just ready to find out for ourselves!

One way we have prepared for Baby Girl Huntsman’s arrival has been setting up a little nursery for her. I didn’t post “before” photos, but anyone who remembers the room will know it has taken on a drastic reformation.  My parents helped scrape old plaster peaks off the walls and helped paint and hang shelves and the curtains. Brad replaced the window and put down new baseboards (and put together the crib).  I put together the dresser and did the minor decorating. The pictures would have turned out more true-to-color had they been taken during the day, but this is a decent representation of what everyting looks like.  There are a few things that will get finished after she has arrived – family pictures, her portrait –  but overall, we are ready to welcome her home to her new little bedroom! 

 The dresser (from IKEA) and the start of a library. We’ll call it the “reading nook” for now!

The crib (self-explanatory)

This quilt was made for me when I was born by an aunt I rarely see anymore, but I thought it was very cute and may end up as a wall hanging to help preserve it better. Also notice the Sheltie stuffed animals my mom got for me, er…the baby.

The changing station (also self-explanatory). The blankets on the first shelf were mine as a baby!

This wall hanging is sentimental since my mom made it for MY nursery when I was a baby.

p.s. Anyone reading this blog will be notified of the baby’s birth via text/phone call/facebook as soon as possible. A formal blog post will be added as soon as I can, but I am finding that it is much easier to upload pics to facebook than this blog. Despite Brad’s noble efforts, this is NOT user friendly and may not exist much longer! Will keep you all posted with any changes!