NURSERY REVEAL {08.05.2016}

Well, I am finally ready to post his nursery reveal. Although the photos are a few weeks old, for the most part, everything you see is as it should be for his big arrival. We had so much fun decorating and prepping his nursery. From the bedding all the way down to the final touches, it was just a wonderful experience overall. Our "theme" is based off of Psalm 91:5, which reads, "you will not fear the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day." I fell in love with this verse very early on in my pregnancy and knew that if we were to have a boy, his nursery would be designed around this verse. So, here it is...

For now, we are keeping his name a secret, so that is why the mustache is over his arrow name sign

We are going with cloth diapers, and I just love the way his cloth diaper changing station turned out

This was given to us by his grandma, and I just loved the design, perfect for all of his extra little things (and yes, all of the kitchen stuff is put up and out of his extra storage boxes)

My husband and I worked so hard on these custom shelves. We spent about $20 making them and now, thanks to all our wonderful family and friends, his book shelves are completely full (this was taken months ago) 

And finally, his ladder blanket and DIY "love" sign made by me. I just adore this blanket ladder.

 

All in all, I love the way his nursery turned out, photos just do not do it justice. What theme or ideas do you have for your nursery?

 

 

MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT {08.03.2016}

One of the many things I was looking forward to during pregnancy was maternity pictures. For years, waiting for our bundle of joy, I would look and save maternity pictures from Pinterest. Finally, after four long years of waiting, I was able to get my chance to take our own maternity pictures. I will say, it took me a long time to find my photographer, but in the end, I am so glad we went with Over the River Photography. Jessica did a fabulous job, but don't just take my word for it, see for yourself.

 

I look forward to move photo opportunities with Jessica. I cannot thank her enough for capturing these amazing moments for us.

 

JMWR | BABY SHOWER {07.21.2016}

I have totally been slacking on my blogging, and am so behind on posting this, but Saturday, June 18, was our baby shower! What a wonderful and amazing, but totally hot, day it was. It was everything I've ever dreamed of, and for a girl who had four long years to dream, it really was the epitome of perfection all thanks to my wonderful in-laws. Erik and I were overwhelmed in the happiest of ways by all the gifts, support, and love everyone showed us. Our little man was showered with love and it was a day I will never forget. Planning for the baby shower started back around end of March, I put complete control in my mother-in-law's hands. Of course, I did tell her color schemes and ideas that I loved, but gave her complete and utter control over decorations and coordination. To say the least, she went above and beyond! Here are a few pictures from our special day for our sweet baby boy...

  

Loved the setup which matched his room theme. Rustic turquoise, and arrows.

 We were truly showered with gifts for our sweet boy and could not believe the love from our friends and family.

Hydrangeas are my absolute favorite so I give major props to my MIL for making these the centerpiece.

 Our cake! My MIL totally shocked me with this cake design and I was totally in love.

Sweets station, cheese and cracker tray, but the hit of the party, the fruit tray!

Sweets galore: cupcakes, candies, cake...all so delicious 

I loved the little bow making station for girls, but since we are very obviously having a boy, I had to think of something cute, so we encouraged guests to make onesies! So fun and I can't wait to see him wearing them.

All of JMWR's stuff is unloaded and his nursery is just about ready, still adding the final touches, but before long, I will be doing a nursery reveal.