More Nursery Talk

Here are some pictures of the two new pieces that will go in Madeline's nursery. The changing table and dresser are antiques that my parents bought to go in my room when I was a baby. We will have them repainted and distressed as soon as we bring them home from Greensboro. Noni and Pop (Seth's parents) have ordered a custom 8" crib mattress for her so it will be extra soft and plush. Think she is spoiled much??!! I will be sure to keep the pictures coming with updates!! Tootles!!

Iron Crib in Antique Gold Finish

Glider in a Cream Colored Cotton Duct

Nursery Plans

Madeline's nursery will be done in variations of pale, soft pinks and creams. We want her room to be sweet, soothing and elegant so we have picked fabrics in silks and linens. The bumper, duvet and accent pillow are coming from Pom Pom Interiors. This is the same company Seth and I ordered our bedroom duvet and euro shams from. It is all washable linen which will be perfect for an infant. The curtains, window seat, throw pillows and crib skirt we are having made from silk fabrics. Some are solids and some are striped. I can't wait to put it all together!!

Linen Bumper in Pink

Accent Pillow for Glider and Matching Baby Duvet both in Pink

It's a GIRL!!!

Holy Cow!! I do not know where to start! We are sooo shocked and excited for our precious little Madeline Patton!! We went in for our 18 week checkup and ultrasound today and came out with the biggest surprise!! Seth and I both thought Baby Dunne was going to be a boy...have only looked at boy nursery ideas and have even bought a few boy outfits. Well...WRONG!! I think it will take a little while for it to really sink in, but we couldn't be happier!

We had planned on going into all of our doctor's appointments alone but when it came down to it..we had to have our mothers there. Seth and I went in the ultrasound room by ourselves at first to make sure everything is healthy and to find out the sex. I gulped down a huge glass of sweet tea in the waiting room to get her moving and it worked. She was flipping all over the place but is certainly going to be stubborn we know because for a while she refused to untuck her little feet from under her bottom. (Gah, I just said bottom!) She finally participated and she is definitely a girl!! Mama and Miss Susan came in and saw her on the screen and were just as surprised as we are. It was such a precious moment for all of us! We immediately called my daddy and our siblings with the news, texted our friends, and updated our Facebook statuses. Seth and I went in to see Dr. Helen and she said we are both as healthy as could be and she would see us back in 4 weeks!!

As soon as we left Mobile Infirmary, Mama and I went straight to Villa Dauphin where my dear sweet friend, Amanda had gorgeous pink and cream silk and linen fabrics and bedding ideas all laid out for us. It was perfect! We have to take measurements, paint, order and we will be on our way to pink princess heaven!! Afterwards we went to two children stores and bought 3 outfits. It was one of the most special days I have ever had in my life and it will only get better!! I will be sure to update and post some nursery ideas ASAP!! TOOTLES!!

A Weekend at Home

Well...we survived the crazy busy weekend in Greensboro/Tuscaloosa!! My niece, Katelyn had a dance recital Saturday morning at my high school Alma mater, Southern Academy. It was great to run into past teachers and friends while I was there. Seth did not make it..for he was having his own fun at the farm, but he did make it to Dalton's 3rd Dump truck Birthday Party!! He loves trucks, rocks, and digging for anything so the theme was perfect. From there, we went to Tuscaloosa to take Mama out for dinner and to the movie "The Soloist". I do not recommend going to see it at the theatre! But it was nice to have that time with Mama and Robert. The whole weekend was so fun and besides seeing Daddy we got our visiting in with everyone until our big family beach trip next month.

As soon as we got back home last night our friend Wayne came over with his 9 month old daughter, McKenzie. I kept her busy playing while her daddy and Seth moved out the old kitchen appliances. I have ALOT of cleaning to do before the new ones arrive tomorrow. The wiring was done poorly and dangerously so we are both glad we went ahead and decided to make this upgrade before Baby gets here. We want everything to be safe. We will have a new post up Thursday night or Friday for the announcement of Baby Dunne's Sex so stay tuned!! Tootles!!

The Village of Baytown Wharf SanDestin, FL

Maxin' and Relaxin'

Ahhhh! We are back from Seth's Birthday Weekend Beach Getaway and it was awesome!! All we did was eat, sleep, lounge, and shop. We did swim some laps in the pool and walked on the beach one day...to make ourselves feel better after all we ate! The baby didn't like the Tempura Lobster Roll I ate Friday night and was moving all over the place. First time I have been able to feel it move.
We laughed and were silly and it was so fun. We even named the Yukon's navigation system Thara Thue...Sara Sue with a lisp and were crying every time we thanked her for her guidance.

Now that we are back home...Seth is of course back at work and I am always on the search of my next "life" opportunity whatever that is. At least I am getting tons done on the house. The new kitchen appliances have been ordered and will arrive next week. I call it "baby proofing"...Seth calls it stupid. haha!! Now if we can get the laundry room and nursery underway..I will be a happy camper for 2009.
We have something going on every weekend in May so I will be sure to keep our updates a comin'!! Tootles!!

Just an Update

Good Morning, ALL!! Seth and I are so excited that the weather has been so beautiful lately. I have been working every other Saturday and Sunday at a children's boutique called Tiny Town and although I loved the other women I worked with..it just wasn't working for my marriage or social life to have that schedule. I am now free from it and can enjoy my last summer before becoming a mother. Speaking of parenting...Seth is wonderful and goes with me to every doctor's appointment but that will soon taper off I think since the fun appointments will be over with after this next one on May 14Th. We should find out if the little peanut is a boy or girl that day!! We have picked the names...Joseph Cooper or Madeline Patton...all of which are family names except for Madeline but I have been obsessed since I was little.
Seth's 28Th birthday is this Friday, May 1st (same as my mother's) and we are going to Fort Walton Beach/Destin to get away for the weekend. We both need it! Just some romantic time alone will be nice. I can't ever think of a time when we just went by ourselves..I get so caught up in all my girl's beach trips every summer. I will be sure to take enough pictures to get some good ones up on the blog. I have to get better at my photography skills with this little one on the way!! My photographer, Arden Ward has suggested a camera we buy so we have excellent home photos but I will start working with my pocket size one first. I admit...I have been a slacker! Until next week...TOOTLES!!