Nursery Reveal

Baby's room is finally finished...well for the most part! ;) I just love the way everything turned out. It's fun to see it go from an idea, to a reality.

...We started with the crib, and picked the wall color from there. I found the spring branch wall decal on etsy.com.

Here is a close up of the bedding, that I love!! I found the fabrics online, and had two talented friends make it for me!

We were blessed with many awesome children's books at my baby showers. Here is the beginning of baby's collection, in some cute display shelves!

The Bessie Pease wall prints are from my childhood. I got the rocker from Pier One on clearance! I also scored the lamp from TJ Maxx!

The dresser is a restored jewel from my mom's garage. My wonderful husband spent many long hours refinishing it. We picked out new hardware, and "wha-la", baby's changing table! :)

Here is the room all put together. There are a few finishing touches I would like to add, but there's plenty of time for that ;)

Cravings

When people ask me if I have any pregnancy cravings, I typically answer "no." Nothing ever seems like an "over the top" craving. I definitely don't have any strange cravings, but one that has really developed has been my love affair with fruit! :) Throughout my whole pregnancy, it has always sounded good. When I've had the opportunity to have fresh fruit within the last few months, I usually go on and on about how good it is. I even picked up frozen fruit over the winter, so that I could have some resemblance of fresh... Last night I "broke" and insisted that we go to the store at 8:00 to get fruit. Josh, with some persuading ;) , decided to accompany me (I'm horrible at picking ripe fruit!). This is what we came back with. We got lucky with the watermelon! It's to die for! The cantaloupe...not as good, but it will do. I'm looking forward to a week with fruit at my fingertips! ...Not a craving to complain about, right???

...why I don't want maternity pictures... :)

Vote for the Worst

I kept forgetting to check on who was VFTW's pick this year for American Idol. I just checked, and my prediction was correct. Ugh, I don't know how much longer I can handle him...

Owen Gregory

Introducing, my newest NEPHEW, Owen Gregory Fabish. The adorable son of Jake & Hannah Fabish. He was born on January 27th, and weighed in at 7 lbs 1 oz.

I am so excited to hold you little Owen!! You are so precious! Until then...keep your parents occupied :) :)

Funny Story

So, I have slowly been telling my students that I am expecting. It has been funny to hear their reactions. Today, I told a student in 5th grade (with cognitive delays). Here was our conversation:

Mrs. Fabish: Did you know that I am going to have a baby?

Student: What?! No. You didn't tell us that!

Mrs. Fabish: I know, I'm telling you now. :)

Student: WHO'S THE FATHER?!

Mrs. Fabish: [trying not to laugh] Well, that would be MR. Fabish, my husband.

Student: Oh. Well you should celebrate!

Aleni Elizabeth

I am an Auntie again (and will be saying that again very soon!) Rey, Liz and Noah Sanchez welcomed Aleni Elizabeth into this world on January 10th at 8:50 pm. We are so excited to meet you Aleni.

...Now if your Aunt Hannah has a girl, the boy-girl count will be even. :)

We love you and thank God for you Aleni!