Nursery Inspiration

We're starting to gather things for Ace's room--including some good deals. We got a changing table from craiglist and a glider at a consignment sale for $30 each. TJ Maxx has been a good place to find some nautical accessories. Joel will being working soon on the paint and beadboard that we are going to put at the bottom. I can't wait because I'm dying to get in there to arrange everything!

NYC

I'm too tired right now to post the details of the weekend...but mom wants to see pictures...Us in Central Park

Our Hosts: Ben & MollyPumpkin carvings at Chelsea Market

Joel & Ben at the battery
Inside the battery's fort (classic Joel w/cannon pic)
The mastadon freaked Ben outMe, Ace and a big turtle!

A little behind....

Here's the 20 weeks belly pic--halfway done!

Here HE is!

That's right...we're having a little boy!

He did his best to disguise his boy parts, but finally gave us a peek. Everything looks good and he is measuring right on schedule which was very reassuring. We're ready to jump into choosing a name, decorating the nursery and stocking up on all the things we need to get ready for his arrival!

Tomorrow's the day!

Tomorrow is the big ultrasound....so if you haven't already, get your votes in. It's pretty skewed to girl right now. We'll have to see if the majority is right!

Here's the 17 week belly pic!

IT'S FALL

I was so happy to decorate the house for Fall last Saturday....it's probably my favorite season...and having an excuse to have candy all over the house isn't half bad either :-)

My attempt at being Martha-like (recognize the basket, Mom?)

And surprisingly saved the perfectly proportioned pumpkins from the basket to make this little topiary

HAPPY FALL!

Spoiled already?

We've received many presents for us and our baby from our sweet friends...

From Joel's assistant this cute robe and towel set...and behind that many clothes that "Nanna" couldn't resist shopping for the day after we announced that Ace was coming...

Some good reading materials for the parents-to-be...The Belly Book to record things during the pregnancy from Sharla & Josh, Belly Laughs to keep things light and humorous from Liz & Rex, and Safe Baby Handling Tips from Rachel & Nelson

I think Joel needed this page...can we add a part about Mommy not liking chess either?

And Nelson and Rachel gave us some good baby name suggestions--

we were cracking up at this. Needless to say, our baby will not have a name that ends in the "y" sound...or anything that can be construed into a nickname ending in the "y" sound. This limits the choices of names greatly!

We're very excited that in ONE WEEK we will know if Ace is a boy or a girl...and then I can start shopping!