But, look at what B-man and I have been up to lately!!
How does this pile of wood...
...become this set of steps?Lots of hard work on B-man's part. That's how. While Boo and I were in SC, B-man was in the garage every spare minute working on some projects for Boo's room. He has just started this woodworking adventure and I think he's doing a great job and these steps will always be special because he made them!
Painted red and ready for use!
These little feet LOVE going up these...
..."big" steps everynight!B-man is also working on another project for Boo's room that isn't quite finished yet. We'll post pics of that when it's complete.
Now, while Boo and I were in SC, BeBe, Aunt R and I went looking for fabric for Lil Bit's room for curtains. We came across three coordinating fabrics that we all loved. So, BeBe is going to use two of them to make the curtains and I got the bright idea to try my hand at sewing the cribskirt. How hard could it be, right? Famous last words...
It was definitely an undertaking and I wanted to step up my sewing game and add gathers to the skirt to make it more girly. I've never done that in my past sewing projects. And let's be honest, I've only sewn about five things in my lifetime and all with BeBe there for guidance, but anyway...I thought I'd give it the good ole college try. So, I measured and cut the fabric a couple of weeks ago. I prepped my sewing machine Monday night so that I could sew on Tuesday while G was at MDO. Surely I would have enough time to finish before picking him up at 2:00 p.m. Well, it quickly became clear to me that I would in no way be close to finished by pick-up time. But, alas, it's now complete and it turned out pretty good. If you ever come visit, promise not to look too closely though!
Turns out, only a tiny portion sticks out from the bottom of the crib.
I can't wait to show Lil Bit!
Ta-dah!Yes, that's a blue (gasp!) crib sheet on the mattress.
We don't have girly sheets yet! :)
Now, for what the grandparents really want to see...
This is Boo putting Percy to bed at night.He sleeps on the bookshelf in his room upside down...all Boo's idea.
Oh, I know this is not really Percy, but for all intents and purposes in our house, it is!
Don't forget Thomas!
" Where's Boo? ""Here he is!!"
Tomorrow marks the 32 weeks/8th month mark of our pregnancy. I go to the doctor on Wednesday of next week. So, check back for a belly shot! We're also hoping to go back to the Comal County Fair this weekend. If we make it, we'll be posting pics of that soon.
P.S. I'm very frustrated that all of the wording is centered now on our posts. In the past I usually just center the captions under the photos, but for some reason now it's an all of nothing kind of deal. Boo.
6 comments:
Love the crib skirt and way to go B-Man on the steps! Look at that jig-sawing...impressive! :-) I've thought about the fair, but don't know if I will be brave enough in the heat!
Is that dovetail detail on those stairs? Maybe B man could come and help Uncle D out with the house! Great job Dad!
And you can see a lot of that bed skirt, it will look soooo cute. I actually had went to a sewing party...me, Mama, and Aunt B. I learned a lot...mostly that sewing is difficult! The curtains are looking cute too! Great job lil mama!
I hope Grady enjoys his last moments as an only child! I know he will be a great big brother and will have fun getting to know, and protecting, lil bit! Any names yet?
Can't wait to see ALL of you...hopefully in December! Maybe an early Christmas!
Love ya!
Aunt R
P.S. Feeling much better, thanks! SINUSES :(
"...had went..."
Sorry for the grammer and spelling!
Love Aunt R
Beautiful job all around! I am amazed at your DIY quality!!! You all are awesome.
What a crafty family! It all looks great! I love how Boo is putting his trains to bed on their backs. Safety first!
HEy, Great looking projects going on at your house! Love the steps. I am really impressed with the dovetail work that B-Man did and the bedskirt. It looks wonderful too. The curtains are not finished yet, hopefully the finishing touches will happen this week. BUT, Aunt B deserves the credit for making them. She went to the church with me to cut them out on the tables. She did all the figuring, cutting and sewing for the curtains and lining. She deserves a big thank you. Anut R was helpful too working on the tabs. Saved alot of extra foot steps going back and forth to the ironing board. The last phase is in my hands, hope I don't mess up all the hard work that has already gone into making them. We had a good trip to NC this weekend. Wished all of you could have been with us too. The family sends their love to each of you.
Love BeBe
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