day trip.

On Saturday, we took a day trip to Atlanta to hit up Scott Antique Market and spend the day with my parents. I am so thankful that they decided to join us because Scott's and toddlers don't really go hand-in-hand. Around nap time, Brooks and AB were ready to dip out, so we had to cut our time there short. Our main goal was to find a dresser for the new nursery and we were successful, so I consider the trip worth it!

 We will be visiting my parents at the lake in March and Mom and I plan to spend another day at Scott's with hopes to find a rug for the nursery and a few other odds and ends. I can't wait—for both lake time and shopping!

nursery dreaming.

The playroom and all of its belongings are officially settled into their new home—the upstairs den and guest bedroom. Every box is labeled, every toy is in place, and I am one happy, yet tired, mama. With the nursery being cleared out except for the crib and glider, I am now busy dreaming up inspiration for our newest blessing's nursery. 

Our plan is to rip up the carpet and put hardwoods down, so I really can't do too much at the moment. But, I have ordered a few things and I cannot wait for them to get here! The colors are white, gray, mustard, and green—and we will add some red to it if it is a girl. I feel like while planning Ann Bennett's nursery, I shifted more towards "girl", but with this nursery, I am leaning more towards "boy" vibes. Maybe it's an intuition? 

In other news, I felt Number Three kick for the first time on the 11th! I am super shocked since I am only 17 weeks and I have an anterior placenta again. But, there's no denying I have a little wiggleworm squirming around in there! It's the best feeling ever. I cannot wait for Brooks and AB to feel the kicks and jabs! 

right idea.

Houston, we have a crib. 

I spent the majority of the week cleaning out the playroom, moving the likes of it to the guest room and upstairs den, organizing, and purging. We still have lots to do and buy for Number Three, but right now, our sweet babe has a crib, a hand-me-down glider, and a couple of throw pillows.

This was taken during naptime right after I put the crib together by myself. I may or may not have realized, after being halfway finished, that I put two pieces on backwards. I had to take the entire thing apart and start over. I was also sweating.

I never sweat. 

Sybie had the right idea.

featured.

Miss Ann Bennett's nursery has gotten quite the attention lately. I feel so honored!

West Elm Birmingham "regrammed" a picture that I had posted on Instagram for the world to see a couple of weeks ago and today the amazing Joni Lay of Lay Baby Lay (eeeeeeeeeek!) featured it on her blog!

I am kind of freaking out. Sort of like the time I had a dream that Michael Bublé and I were an item and I woke up actually believing it. Boom. 

ann bennett's nursery.

The next stop on our house tour: Ann Bennett's nursery a.k.a. our old master bedroom. 

The inspiration for the room came from The Alison Show mobile that I purchased just weeks after finding out that we were expecting. Because we did not know if we were having a boy or a girl, I pulled colors from the mobile, starting off with a gender neutral base: a black crib, blue dresser, yellow rug, bronze lamp, and natural wood elements. It wasn't until after Ann Bennett arrived that we added the final "girly" touches, like the Moroccan pouf, wall art, and crib skirt. 

The room has really come together and I am super in love with it…that is, the room and the sweet baby girl who sleeps here.

Sources:

Crib - Davinci Jenny Lind, Ebony

Crib Skirt - Three Sheets

Crib Sheet - Target

Rocking Chair - Nursery Works Sleepytime Rocker

Pouf - Etsy

Side Table - West Elm

Rug - West Elm

Pendant - West Elm

Mobile - The Alison Show, Fiona

Armoire - Craigslist (Hardware - Anthropologie)

 Dresser - Craigslist (Chalk Paint - Cece Caldwell, Chesapeake Blue)

Shelves - IKEA brackets, spray painted

Curtains - Pottery Barn Kids

Framed Art - Hobby Lobby

Vintage Horse Tray - Etsy

Embroidery Hoop - Etsy

Floor Lamp - World Market

Table Lamp - West Elm

Pillow - Etsy

Baskets - Target

Laundry Hamper - Home Goods

Horse Painting - Commissioned by my talented sister-in-Law, Lea

Wall Color - Swiss Coffee, Benjamin Moore

waiting game.

Last week was a caray-zzzz one. I'm shocked I didn't go into labor. Really. From sunup to (hours after) sundown I was on my feet keeping a 19 month old happy and entertained while moving, cleaning, organizing, you name it, while electricians, carpet and closet installers, floor refinishers, and cabinet makers made our home their second. Let's just say it was one of those weeks where the minute I felt everything was clean and put together, I would turn around and boom. The mess was back. 

As of today, we are still waiting on the vanity countertops to be installed. Therefore, we are still waiting on the plumbers, as well. The painters are going to have to come back to paint said vanities and to patch and paint the gillion new holes and scuffs on our walls. I hope that by the end of the week all of this mumbo jumbo will be coming to a close because...this baby is coming soon. I can feel it and my doctor agrees. 

I had my 38 week appointment this morning and am over 2 centimeters dilated, 50% effaced, the head is in -2 station, and my cervix is ripe and ready for showtime, go-time. She thinks this babe will come within the week, but I'm taking that with a grain of salt. Remember my progress with Brooks? ...and I still had to be induced. This time, I am going to try to wait to go into labor on my own. Dr. Stradtman said that she will let me go to 41 weeks before intervention. Let the waiting game begin! 

In the meantime, I am relishing sweet moments and snuggles with my first baby. Yesterday, he refused his afternoon nap and fell asleep in my arms. Instead of putting him in the crib, we rocked and I breathed in every ounce of him. Today, he is my little shadow and I don't mind it one bit. 

Oh, and here are some snippets of the progress made on the master and nursery:

 We haven't hung any art on the walls in the nursery, yet. And we won't be adding details, such as pouf and crib bedding until the baby arrives. Stay tuned for a peek into the upstairs space! It turned out to be one of my favorites. 

no-nos.

It's Friday (!!!) and I am so thankful. We've had a busy, yet great week. We got a lot accomplished at the house—sheetrock is finito, the trim and doors have been set, the electricians are hard at work today (not really sure what they're up to), our shed has a new roof, and the AC should be up and running by the end of the day.

Like last week, Brooks and I spent a lot of time out of the house this week. Here is a look at our day yesterday:

We spent the morning on a walk, followed by fun at Overton Park. 

We did a lot of exploring and found a huge pinecone that Brooks wanted to throw into the creek with the rest of the pinecones he picks up. Luckily, he decided he wanted to take it home to show daddy instead. 

Later that afternoon we went to Yo Yo Donuts in Homewood to get a donut, also known as "no-nos" according to B. He is a fan, a big fan.  

Proof. 

In other news, I am 33 weeks, 3 days pregnant and growing bigger by the day. Little baby is as active as ever, keeping me up at night and sending me to my knees at times during the day. We've got a strong one! 

And lastly, I'm still buying things for the non-existent nursery. My latest love is this embroidery hoop from Etsy (B has one in his room, too). I cannot wait to get my hands on that room...and that baby!

Happy weekend! 

brooks' nursery.

Let's continue our house tour, shall we? It's time to share another room from our abode: Brooks' nursery! 

I love this room for so many reasons, the top being its occupant. 

Not a lot changed from his original room at the rental. We hung some shelves that John built and added new curtains that my mom and I put our personal touch on. 

This room gets a lot of action because we keep a couple of toy baskets next to the crib and Brooks dips his hands in the book basket at least two times a day. It is also the "wind-down" room after tubby, a.k.a. Brooks and daddy's man-zone. 

Brooks isn't quite ready for a big boy bed, but we have recently lowered the mattress and said seeee-ya to the crib skirt. It's going to be a bittersweet day when we take the crib down. Probably more bitter than sweet...wink.