nursery, pictures & the weekend

When I started thinking about creating a space for our baby boy many months ago I knew I wanted something unique & original. I tried to avoid themes to avoid limiting myself. I am completely satisfied with the finished product.

This is a picture of me when I was little on my Grandaddy's tractor.

Jake has one with his Papa that we're going to get framed, also.

The outfit on the left was one Jake wore as a baby.

We don't spend a whole bunch of time in the nursery yet since W is sleeping in our room currently, but I am looking forward to breaking it in soon when he moves to his own room. I think it suits him perfectly.

We had newborn pictures taken of W when he was 8 days old with Jennifer Neely. They turned out great! I'm so glad we decided to have them done because I know we'll forget just how small he was & they capture it well. Here's just a few of the best ones.

favorite.

little lion, here me roar

The JD tractor was Jake's when he was a little boy. Love this picture!

Saturday was my daddy's birthday. We had the pleasure of having him to our house to cook for his birthday dinner. He is something else, my daddy. If I could pick one man who is the epitome of a selfless man, it would be my dad. Growing up, if there were sacrifices to be made there was no question who would be making them. He provided an example of what a leader should be. He showed me what a man after God's own heart looks like. He & Mom showed me what a marriage is supposed to be. He showed me what it takes to be a hero, too. There are not words to express what my daddy means to me. I respect him to the fullest & owe all that I have to the Lord & to Daddy & Momma. I love him almost more than a heart can take.

It brings me so much joy to see my Daddy as a Grandaddy. He adores Waylon & it's so evident when he gets to spend time with him. I love these pictures of he & W. I know these will be pictures I'll treasure forever. I'm so thankful to get to watch Daddy love on Waylon, especially in light of the news that his mother has breast cancer. I know that W provides a sense of comfort & joy for him, sort of an escape from the heartache of the difficult news.

Daddy, I hope this birthday was fabulous & one you'll always remember. Thank you for letting us love on you & celebrate your special day by treating you to a good meal. I love you to the moon & back!

Blessed

The past several months have brought about abundant blessings for the Eldridge's.
We found out we were expecting in early November. Baby Eldridge's due date is July 6, 2011.

For Christmas, we got a fancy new camera so we can take lots of pictures of that sweet baby and I got a new job with nice pay raise and great hours.

We found out in February that our bundle of joy is a baby boy!
And I had the joy of hosting a shabby chic themed shower for my bff Shanna & her baby girl Riley Kate.

In March, we finally chose his name - Waylon Scott Eldridge. It was harder than I expected.

The next few months will fly by, I am certain. With several showers and a trip to Michigan on the agenda, July will be here before I know it!

I'm almost 27 weeks along. I have an appointment this Thursday. They'll test my glucose to make sure all is well & that I don't have gestational diabetes. I've been informed that if I don't "pass" there is a very nice nutritionist who will make sure I get on a diet that will whip me into shape in a hurry. Praying it goes well.

Here are my pregnancy progression photos. I started really taking pictures at week 16 as my baby bump was non-existant to that point. What you see at 9 weeks was true until week 16.

9 weeks

16 weeks

17 weeks

18 weeks

19 weeks

20 weeks

21 weeks

22 weeks

23 weeks

24 weeks

25 weeks

26 weeks

Little man is quite a wiggle worm. One of my favorite moments of my pregnancy was when Jake felt him kick for the first time. Now he is starting to roll along with the kicks and jabs - so cool that I get to carry this sweet baby for 9 months. Jake & I already love him more than we ever thought possible. I can't imagine how head over heels we'll be when he's actually here. I've had the dream pregnancy thus far. No food aversions, no morning sickness, average weight gain, sleeping soundly. I am fortunate and grateful.

A good friend of mine is making Waylon's bedding. A big thank you to you JB! I can't wait to share the finished product sometime next month. It's going to be gorgeous. I have swatches of all of the fabrics & they look fabulous together - the computer swatches don't do them any justice.



I bought the rocker for Waylon's room on Saturday. Can't wait for it to come in. I will post pictures of the nursery soon - it's coming together piece by piece.

Stay tuned for more belly pics and posts about Waylon's showers in the weeks to come.