Sunday, September 12, 2010

Artsy-Craftsy and Baby Update

Recently I've been thinking about changing tables (surprise, surprise) and how a lot of babies seem to need distraction while they're on them. And since I haven't been able to find a cute mobile to suspend over our little gal while she's being changed, I decided to go with a different form of visual stimulation to occupy her. My friend Kathryn was given a toy that has black and white images on it that she said her baby loved to stare at on the changing table. When I went searching online, the cheapest I could find them for was about $30 (like this one). So I went to Michaels and found a styrofoam bifold on sale and some great black, white and red stationery and made my own! And I think it turned out pretty cute.
Here's one side, laid flat:



And the other side when it's folded.



I'll probably buy some ribbon to attach it to the wall next to her changing table if I can't get it to stay up just being propped.

And once again we skipped a week, but we are now officially at 36 weeks!



I can't believe how soon this little girl will be here. Look how excited I am!!



And one more picture for you, yesterday we went to a luau at our friend's the Church's house. We had a fantastic time. Joel found a fabulous hawaiian t-shirt for the occasion. I could not fit in to the grass skirt we had at home, but my old navy dress was just as festive.

4 comments:

Hope said...

heyy! love your little creative touches...haha, Brody hasn't used his changing table ONCE...I have a folding changing pad that I just use everywhere, even at home!

also, I recognize that shirt :)

Katiebdit said...

Cute decoration - I like it! Look how cute you are with that basketball in front! :) It makes me so wish I could be there patting Niecey every day. I pray for you all the time! Love you!

Katiebdit said...

Oh, and what an attractive shirt Joel has . . . ;)

Nicola said...

I love the idea. I might have to try it with the next one!

By the way you look GREAT! I'm praying that you feel good as well.