Nursery Preview Part 2

Hello friends and fam,

At the risk of 'not wanting to disturb you,' I happily remember that:

a.) just because I'm writing this post during one of my lovely periods of 'wakefulness' does not mean that's when you actually have to read it and

b.) You only have to read and enjoy if you want to. I think i worry that i could actually FORCE my little blog into people's inboxes and lives. I have only to remember how much I enjoy blog-stalking others, and my hesitancy runs far away. :)

SO! That pontificating and philosophizing out of the way, I'm happy to report that we are moving right along in the nursery. Really thanks to my hubbin. If it were up to me, I would walk in there, get overwhelmed, collapse into a heap on the floor, and bawl my eyes out thinking about what an awful mother I'll be. (LOVE hormones. Love 'em.) Pour Mr. Ryan has gotten quite used to the Jekyll and Hyde syndrome that at times is known to take over my normally completely lovely personality as of late.

But alas, he tarries on, like a good soldier, and works with me through my crazy to get amazing things done. Honey buns, if you ever read this blog, know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are my hero. You are going to be a ridiculously awesome and patient daddy. Your wifey will ring the banner of your goodness for many moons to come. :)

Well, anyone who knows ANYTHING about nurseries (or furniture period) knows it ALL begins with IKEA. Below are some action shots of the mister putting together that crazy european 'pictures only in the directions' furniture.

Be patient, be patient.... the dresser willlllll get fininshed.

Ladies, don't stumble. That' MY backside. And yes, he is INSIDE the dresser.

Our mascot Kenna Loo Pants is ever on the ready to help when called...

And of course I had to take a break b/c the kankles were ginorm. Yes, that's an indentation caused BY A SOCK. For the love.

THEN, the coup de grace. You guessed it - POTTERY BARN. The crib had arrived!!! Side shout out to Pappy and Gigi for their incredible generosity with our adorable crib! And Mema and Archie for the mattress! So blessed by fam. Mister Honey Bear got right on the assembly while I, his trusty side kick, well, took pictures. :)

...and then got distracted by how VERY many preggie books I have accumulated over the last 9 mos (this pick doesn't even show HALF).

Flash forward a few weeks through Stephanie Sewell's AMAZING wedding, Gigi's AWESOME 60th surprise party, and a wonderfully relaxing vacay at Horesehoe Bay with the whole Nixon fam (all of which deserve their own posts...but sigh, alas, anon), and we have made serious progress. I'll leave you with a few pics of Stephanie's wedding as well as a teaser on the current state of the nursery (looking MUCH better). Pics of Gigi's party and Horseshoe Bay will have to be saved for the next sleepless awakening period. And finally, also coming in the next post, a very special prayer request list for you to join with us in praying for baby, should you be so inclined... :)

Me with the DAZZLING bride. Steph, you were gorgeous.

With sister Melly-Poo. ALSO looked amazing. Love the side-sweep hair bunny thing.

Not only did I get to do music with 3 of my FAV people, but we ALSO got to sing in Perkins Chapel on SMU campus. Acoustics were A-Ma-Zing.

Reception at Belo Mansion, done by DFW Events, and you KNOW they do allllll that crazy junk up right. They even did a special write-up on her wedding on their blog!

And, for the nursery teasers....

Peek-a-boo Lilo Cat!

And the coolest antique rocking chair I found in College Station over Risa's wedding weekend! Loves it! more to come next time...

Big Mamma Belly Out!