After two lovely baby showers (photos coming soon from the 2nd one), and being passed along several boxes of gently used baby girl clothes from dear friends, we are feeling pretty stocked and ready for sweet Greta to arrive! For now, we're using Greta's toy storage rack for her clothes until we get her dresser. These are only some of the clothes she has, washed and ready for her. Blankets, diapers, bibs, ribbons & bows, adorable hats and toys...all smelling so sweetly of Dreft baby detergent.
For the first several weeks, Greta will be in our bedroom - so we've set up her crib in our room. We are so thankful to be in a larger home now. Our new bedroom is much more accommodating for a new baby than the small room we shared with Gordon & Grayson when they were first born, almost six and four years ago. For now, Greta's nursery will remain a guest room for Grammy & Papa to stay in when they visit soon. Then in the following weeks, we'll paint and decorate her room - I'll post photos when her nursery is completed.
For the first several weeks, Greta will be in our bedroom - so we've set up her crib in our room. We are so thankful to be in a larger home now. Our new bedroom is much more accommodating for a new baby than the small room we shared with Gordon & Grayson when they were first born, almost six and four years ago. For now, Greta's nursery will remain a guest room for Grammy & Papa to stay in when they visit soon. Then in the following weeks, we'll paint and decorate her room - I'll post photos when her nursery is completed.
Joey watched the boys one evening a couple weeks ago while Gary and I went out and did some baby shopping. We bought this lovely crib set, which includes crib sheet, crib dust ruffle, quilt & crib bumper (which we won't use right away for safety reasons), diaper stacker, and window valence. I love the soft colors and simple, traditional style. We also ordered Greta's baby book from Barnes & Noble, and just picked it up today. It's very sweet.
Greta has received so many thoughtful gifts to welcome her. Among many others, the pink bunny on the left is from some dear friends, Bob & Chris Ealing, the pink 'Little Giraffe' blankie is from Auntie Nenny & Uncle Tony, and the sweet little white prayer bunny is from Grammy & Papa Schueler.
Auntie Lassa gave Greta this adorable bouncy chair.
Grandma Myra made this beautiful, brightly-colored quilt for Greta.
Grandma Myra made this beautiful, brightly-colored quilt for Greta.
Having precious little Cash (the little sweetheart I babysit) at our house each weekday morning has really helped prepare Gordon & Grayson for welcoming a new baby to our family. We absolutely adore him and enjoy watching him grow each week!
At 8 months old now, he has just recently started sitting up, is eating baby food, loves to laugh and make faces, and is such a joy to have in our midst each morning. He adores the "big boys" and his face lights up when they wake up and join us for breakfast. They truly love and entertain each other in such a sweet way.
We are so grateful for what has been a healthy pregnancy, and look forward to welcoming baby Greta in the next few weeks! We're officially due on March 10th, 3 weeks and 4 days away - but my doctor tells me she could arrive any time now.... Hooray!! ♥
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