nursery: step one

finding a nursery mobile is hard work. well, it’s hard work if you want one that isn’t covered in a scrunchie with hanging disney characters. don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of adorable mobiles out there from modern wood to handmade birds. alas those price tags are a tad high for me so I hopped on etsy, scoped around for something that was more up my alley and came across this cute shop. I was very close to buying this adorable pinwheel mobile when I thought, “heck, I can do this and save $50 for something else I can’t make!” (and I wanted to use my own paper.)

turns out I can make it . . . but it also turns out that I would kill myself for two weeks trying to get mine to look as perfect, symmetrical and pretty as hers. I didn’t entirely succeed as far as symmetry goes but david and I both agree that the off-balance-ness is kind of cool. plus, I love how the pinwheels spin in the wind that blows through the nursery window. this is one small step in the direction of our nursery. so far we’re almost done. I just need a crib mattress, some wall shelves, frames and a few other knick knacks. in fact, now I’m on the hunt for the perfect baby book. any ideas where I can get something as cool as the binth one (boo to $110)?

p.s. if you’re decorating your nursery, check out these websites for inspiration:

project nursery

oh dee doh

and I like to peruse serena & lily (sigh) every now and again just to drool. though e-bay has been particularly good to me lately . . .

sweet sleep

this picture of my awesome sister-in-law and new nephew is the best.
my brother is a killer photog. we know this. check out his photography website here.

dear baby

grow faster please.

from here from here

I can’t wait to kiss the creases in your neck.

and rub your little toes.

from here

and gobble your little tummy.

and “mug” your cheeks and hands.

I love you lots.

love forever,

mommy (I love saying that)

these days

country western music makes me cry.

I'm about cooked.

beach baby

Whale Cupcakes, originally uploaded by eabryant.

what's better than a week at the beach? getting adorable gifts for your baby at the beach! that's what! david's mom and sisters threw me a beautiful baby shower during their family reunion at pacific beach with all his aunts and cousins. they were all very generous and I'm so grateful to have such cute things to wrap, dress, clean, feed and cuddle my baby in when he comes! the shower was altogether wonderful to every detail. proof:

let’s start with those adorable mini cupcakes beth made you already saw and these adorable whale cookies as a thank you.



then this delicious chocolate cake from extraordinary desserts (an amazing dessert place in hillcrest).



david's mom made lemon chiffon tarts with fresh berries on top. they were beautiful and delicious!





like I said, all his aunts and cousins came. so nice.



and they got me presents – and who doesn’t like presents?



and I was very excited (my face is priceless).



and I am grateful. chubby with a funky haircut . . . but grateful.