Another Project Completed

So, I really wanted to get/ make one of those carseat canopy covers because I thought they looks cool, cute, functional, and with a baby being born right smack in the winter, it could be a very useful item. Well, I had the fabric picked out for the top for a while, was debating on the inside fabric, but picked one a few weeks ago, and have just put off sewing it. I am not the most fantastic at sewing and so while it looked rather simple I didn't really trust myself enough to do it, but now with um, ya two weeks left I really should get it done. I was able to get it all done in one afternoon, it probably took me an hour or so, and I was really proud of how it turned out. I am still going to put some flowers on the straps, but I had to figure out how to do that. Oh, and I know that my carseat is blue- but I {love} that carseat and it is a super fantastic one, so now with the cover it looks more girly :)

So, I really wanted to get/ make one of those carseat canopy covers because I thought they looks cool, cute, functional, and with a baby being born right smack in the winter, it could be a very useful item. Well, I had the fabric picked out for the top for a while, was debating on the inside fabric, but picked one a few weeks ago, and have just put off sewing it. I am not the most fantastic at sewing and so while it looked rather simple I didn't really trust myself enough to do it, but now with um, ya two weeks left I really should get it done. I was able to get it all done in one afternoon, it probably took me an hour or so, and I was really proud of how it turned out. I am still going to put some flowers on the straps, but I had to figure out how to do that. Oh, and I know that my carseat is blue- but I {love} that carseat and it is a super fantastic one, so now with the cover it looks more girly :)

Snow

Parker LOVES going out in the snow this year, and unlike last year, if he slips, or falls into the snow he quickly gets up, says "I ok momma" and goes back to playing or shoveling. He LOVES to help shovel snow, and uses our big dustpan to help. (He is getting his own little snow shovel for Christmas- and snow boots too :) 

Her Name

So, for those that I talk to more regularly and have asked if we have a name picked out, they already know, but for those that don't- 

I am so pleased with how her room has turned out! Now a few sewing projects left and then in theory we can take it a LITTLE easier til she comes- at least that way, still all the Christmas stuff left.

Her Room

Thankfully her room is done! Mostly, there is her name that I am going to put up on the wall, but that is mostly done, just not quite. So, here are some pictures, I {heart} her room- it is exactly what I wanted- very girly- Oh, I do still need to put the valance up, but that will take very little time.

In Progress- It was a bit more time consuming than I thought- not that I thought it would be easy, I just didn't anticipate on the 3 coats of paint- I HATED it at this stage- I guess that is why you don't stop when you first see it- with the green and pink, it reminded me for some reason of watermelon colors and I did not like it.

 This is after the first coat of paint

 All done!

Now, I just need to decide if I want her name to go above her crib (which would then not be centered on the wall, or centered on the changing table wall.

Enjoying

We are LOVING having our basement done! Still a few things to do, and a few things to move downstairs to Joe's office and then we can start on her room, I am hoping a little later this week I can start painting. It will be more fun I think doing her room- 

Also, I went to my dr. appt. on Thursday, everything is looking great- I did have to sign a VBAC consent form, which did make me feel more nervous than I did before going into the appt. And, I found out that they won't induce early, or on time- Only if there is some big medical reason, or I am a week late, so that was something I asked about. I will post some pictures- once I take some, but so far feeling pretty good, a little uncomfortable when trying to sleep and have been having a bit of the braxton hicks contractions- I still haven't had to pull out the maternity jeans- I wear the lower rise pants, so maybe that helps, but kinda glad about that. I haven't gained much weight- about 7-8 lbs, but the doctor isn't too worried. I think it is just we have been so busy with projects. Anyway, that is the news for now- just loving how everything is progressing :) 

Birthday Present

Before the carpet- almost done!

After the carpet- all done!!

Oh my goodness, I cannot even express how glad I am that this project is DONE! We have lived in our house for just over 6 years, and it is now completed (well, almost, the bathroom will need the vanity -which Joe is working on, counter and toilet- but that is for next year, it isn't needed right now) but it looks so awesome down there- and the carpet is so soft! Ah, so nice and now on to her room, but that is minor project in comparison :)