Bellies & Bags.

I can't believe I'm already 24 weeks and in just 16 short weeks Rainier will be here. Three weeks ago Ashlee took my first maternity pictures, and I love how they turned out. She's doing another round once I get huge, probably around 35 weeks. Hopefully next time she won't have to yell at me to "push OUT", in order to get some proper belly shots.





In other news, I'm having the hardest time finding a diaper bag that I like. I'm so picky, I know, but there just aren't very many cute ones to choose from. At first I wanted one that looked like a purse, but they are all either too shiny or too flashy (or too expensive like this one) so I gave up on that. I really only like plain leather bags, so that just wasn't happening. I definitely don't want a typical printed diaper bag, one with flowers or something equally as annoying on it. I just like simple. So, I think I found the one I want. Granted it's a "dad diaper bag", I think it's perfect. It's from Petunia Pickle Bottom's Scout line. What do you think?



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Dear Irmi.

I had this vintage Irmi lamp in my bedroom as a child. Being the terror that I was, I'm sure it was mostly my fault that it fell to pieces and had to be thrown away. When I saw it this past year at my favorite antique store, I had to buy it. It's going to be perfect in Rainier's nursery.



Also, what do you think about that green (the base of the ferris wheel) for wall color?

Nursery Prints.

Even before I was pregnant, I designed the baby's nursery in my head and even started shopping. The only problem though, is that without meaning to I came up with a pretty girly looking room. So now it's time to incorporate more boyishness in my plan, and my first step is to find some cute prints. I was originally going to use all the prints I have in my bedroom already, but trust me they are way too girly for a little boy room- I'm not sure how Jordan puts up with them! Here are a few I have found on etsy:














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I've also decided on a new color scheme, which includes a gray crib and yellow changing table.

Introducing Rainier.

If you haven't already heard- It's a boy! I can't wait to meet Rainier DeForest Gray, only 21 more weeks.


Here's my 19 Week belly- it's growing daily.


& of course Rainier's first shopping trip was a success.