Look who's getting huge!

April 25, 2011

It's me! It's me! 35 + pounds and still growing! 

Here is a recent photo of Josh and I from yesterday's Easter lunch with his family...

I'm 30 weeks pregnant and should be having this baby by the end of June!

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Carol Howard:

You look so beautiful! I HAVE to see you before you have this baby. Love you!

 (04.25.11 @ 02:50 PM)
Erica Sledge:

A) You're not huge.

B) Whatever weight you gain will magically disappear due to absolute exhaustion!

C) I love the dress and the little "willow" people on your shelf. :)

 (04.25.11 @ 03:19 PM)
Rhonda:

You look wonderful! I thought about buying that dress. Do you like the way it fits?

 (04.25.11 @ 03:28 PM)
amy:

you look beautiful!

 (04.25.11 @ 07:50 PM)
Lindsey:

You look adorable. And I don't think your husband could look any more excited about soon becoming a dad. So sweet.

 (04.26.11 @ 07:45 AM)
~Kristina:

You look fantastic!

(04.26.11 @ 09:59 AM)
Meredith Imes :

You look beautiful! I bet you are getting SO excited!!!

 (04.26.11 @ 10:37 AM)
Shelby Tavern:

Lauren you look absolutely precious!!!! I hope I look that amazing at 30 weeks!!! Solomon will be here before you know it!

 (04.26.11 @ 12:55 PM)
Missy:

you look so pretty, lauren!!!

 (04.26.11 @ 02:09 PM)
Taylor Jackson:

Goodness, it will change your life! I didn't know how much until a month ago. Blessings on you and your growing family!

 (04.27.11 @ 09:45 PM)
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Solomon's Room, phase 3!

April 25, 2011

The only thing I have left to do in the baby room is put up a curtain in front of the closet and birth my boy! I was so excited to be able to go to IKEA while I was in the Denton area last week and pick up the remaining things for his room: large sheepskin, 3 large frames and a curtain rod for the closet covering. Jenn Dungan (my sister-in-law's sister) also had our curtains and bedskirt ready for me to pick up on my way through Edmond. Josh had his drill ready when I got home and put everything on the walls for me and we were all of the sudden finished with the room!

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Here is a list of the places where I got each thing...

Wall color: Valspar's Crafted White
Curtains, bedding and pillow cases: Jenn Dungan (super_mom_23@hotmail.com) 
Sheepskin rugs, clock, shelving, frames: IKEA
Baby Mobile: handcrafted by me! Paper airplanes made from comic books and a new bike rim hung by 40 pound fishing line.
Ceiling Decals: Etsy
License Plates, baskets, dresser and soda boxes: local antique malls

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Jamie Kutter:

It's adorable Lauren!

 (04.25.11 @ 12:45 PM)
Chelsea:

So cute! I love the red everywhere, Sol will be so happy in here!

 (04.25.11 @ 12:46 PM)
Nina:

This looks great Lauren!

 (04.25.11 @ 01:00 PM)
Cristy Cross:

Great idea with the birds on the ceiling. He is one lucky fella :) You are gonna be a wonderful mom Lauren.

 (04.25.11 @ 01:27 PM)
alison holcomb:

it looks amazing lauren!!! i bet you are so excited for that sweet boy to get here:)

(04.25.11 @ 01:27 PM)
dad:

It's absolutely gorgeous! Who would have thoughts months ago would be transformed into what it is now, besides your creative eye

 (04.25.11 @ 02:10 PM)
Amy C:

What a great room! Love the birds and the plates :)

 (04.25.11 @ 03:38 PM)
MK Loeffler:

LOVE the birds on the ceiling in the corner!

 (04.25.11 @ 08:55 PM)
MK Loeffler:

LOVE the birds on the ceiling in the corner!

 (04.25.11 @ 08:57 PM)
Lindsay Nicholls:

LOVE the room... What a wonderful idea of the ceiling decals and the mobile. I follow your blog and wanted to say congrats on your coming arrival. Being a mommy is amazing!!!

(04.26.11 @ 07:38 AM)
Meredith:

You should be a decorator in your next life:)

 (04.26.11 @ 09:16 AM)
Tabitha H:

beautiful room!!

 (04.26.11 @ 08:08 PM)
Megan:

Absolutely soo precious! I LOVE IT! Great job!!!

 (04.27.11 @ 09:24 PM)
Love and Lollipops:

Absolutely wonderful room - so cool!! Love the red!

 (02.29.12 @ 09:49 AM)
Kelly:

Hi, I love the mobile and was thinking of making one as a gift for a friend. Would you mind sharing how you attached the bike wheel to the ceiling? Thanks!

 (05.27.12 @ 11:05 AM)
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Solomon at 29 1/2 weeks!

April 12, 2011

It has been a while since I've posted an update on my pregnancy! I can't believe that I'll be 30 weeks this Friday, and boy it has really flown by now that the Spring is here. I have the normal aches and pains of sleeping and waddling around, but it will be so worth it when I get to see my little boy in June! I have been holding out on buying any new clothes because I'm just trying to make it as long as I can without buying more XL sizes! I only have two pair of pants that fit right now, which is just no fun when they get dirty, and I pretty much always look frumpy. I am embracing the frump though and really enjoy the evenings when Sol is wiggling around like crazy and when I can see him thumping my belly. 

He is almost 3 pounds according to my cell phone app and about 14 inches long. Wowzas.

So far I think Sol looks like he has Josh's lips and toes, and his Pop's nose! 

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Here is a photo of Josh and I when we were younger...
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sarah h:

He's soooooooooooooooooooooo precious! what a beautiful little face!

 (04.13.11 @ 09:22 PM)
Danny:

Chris now totally looks like your dad back then :)

 (04.25.11 @ 12:51 PM)
Tiffany Stanley:

Lauren, Sol has such pretty "kissy lips" as I call them. Korbyn had them when he was a baby too. I'm so happy you are joining the Mommy Club. Congrats!!!

 (06.16.11 @ 09:24 PM)
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Solomon's Room, phase 2!

April 2, 2011

This week has been such a whirlwind! We left for Kansas City last Sunday morning after we got the call that our friends went into labor and ended up waiting for 3 days before she had her... more on that next week when I have time to go through 800 + photos! We drove home late Tuesday night about an hour after Camille was born and the following afternoon had my good friends Ginny Corbett and Shari Henson stay for a short visit. I kept asking Josh what day it was yesterday because I just had no idea what day of the week we were sitting on! I'm glad that the weekend is finally here because it is my last one without anything to do for almost 2 months... and then I'll be birthing a baby! Wowzers.

Here is Solomon's baby bedding that my sister-in-law's sister made for me. I am in love with how it came out, if you are wanting custom baby bedding made then message me and I'll give you her info! We still don't have a mattress for the bed or the curtains and so it's not complete for another few weeks, but we are getting darn close!

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I also sat for a few hours yesterday and made a river rock alphabet (I always get ahead of myself and buy/make things for when Sol gets to be about 3 or 4:) inspired by this etsy listing.

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shari:

lovely! you're so creative!

 (04.02.11 @ 10:46 AM)
jean smith:

i have been LOVING all of your home remodels. sigh. it looks AMAZING. love solomon's room :)

 (04.02.11 @ 11:15 AM)
Nicole Mc:

Everything is awesome Lauren, and it's great that you're getting ahead of yourself. When Sol is 3 or 4 you won't have the energy for these kinds of projects...and most likely you'll have 2 by then!! :)

 (04.02.11 @ 12:38 PM)
Tara:

HI Lauren! I've been following you for a long time! The nursery is precious and I LOVE making things that I've found on Etsy for cheeper!

(04.03.11 @ 10:23 PM)
Erica Sledge:

Can I live there? I LOVE that room! So refreshing to see someone steer clear of the blues and browns!

 (04.04.11 @ 08:48 AM)
Chelsea:

LOVE the bedding! It's coming along so well.

 (04.04.11 @ 01:00 PM)
Meredith:

I've been following (aka "stalking") you and your blog for a while now. I love your photography style and your creativity! Solomon's a very lucky boy:) Can't wait to see the finished product.

 (04.04.11 @ 02:48 PM)
Tiffany Stanley:

That is the cutest boys room I have ever seen. Did you make the mobile?

 (04.04.11 @ 05:13 PM)
Dixie Dobbins:

I love the nursery Lauren! the only thing I think you havemissing are window treatments and It would be awesome to hav elots and lots of books! (and a glider to read to Soloman in) Cool books like Dr. Seuess, Cat in the Hat, Hop on Pop all those,! Reading to your hcild is one of the best things (but starting around the time they are a year is old the best. Im sure you can find some cool Bookends too! Love your style, i hope you submit it to Design Sponge when youre done!

(04.09.11 @ 09:16 AM)
Janet:

love the nursery! can't wait to see pics of baby Sol!

 (04.18.11 @ 10:15 PM)
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