Okay, how precious are these?

I just ordered them for Gray’s nursery from Oompa.  I can’t believe how perfect and cheap they were.  With shipping and NO TAX I paid $25.00 for all three cuties.  These little guys stand 3 to 5 inches tall, and will be perfect to watch over my little man while he’s sleeping.

That darn giraffe cracks me up.

I can’t wait to reveal Gray’s nursery to all of you.  It’s coming along so nicely.  Last night we put up the most adorable mobile over his crib.  Just give me a little more time.  It’s almost there!

Here is my newest batch of maternity clothes.  I also purchased me a big belly swimsuit.  I decided to go with the tankini…just in case I wanted some sun on my big ole baby belly.

Macy's, Old Navy, Pea in the Pod

I’ve purchased some other items, but unfortunately I don’t have photos of them.  I am still wearing a few non-maternity items.  Just a few.

As I’ve mentioned before, I read a lot of blogs.  I read a lot of design and party decor blogs too.  One of my favorite things, as of lately, to read about are baby showers.  Hmmm…I wonder why.  Could it be that I have some of those bad boys heading my way in the near future?  Probably.

I ran across this one the other day.  It’s from Most Likely Late, and the shower theme was Milk and Cookies.  What a great theme!  I know in my pregnant state I love me some milk and cookies, and what kid doesn’t?

I know I have no say in what my showers will be like, but this party just oozes cuteness.  This theme would be a super cute one for either a boy or a girl.   I love when people take parties, showers, wedding, or any event to the next level of adorableness.  And I really love it when the event comes through just as fun in the pictures as it did when you attended it.

I’m trying to convince Derek that Grayson NEEDS this piece of art in his room.  It’s so perfect.  I love that it is Mod just like his room.  The color is bright and beautiful.  Not to mention…the breed of dog…

The print is from the ModDogShop on Etsy.

Being pregnant I read a lot of mommy blogs, and children decor/design blogs.  Okay, so I read a lot of blogs…period.  But that’s not the point.  One of my new favorite things now is reading blogs about children party designs, and baby shower designs.  I’ve never given anyone a baby shower, but I sure would love to.  I found the pictures of an adorable party below @ Style Me Gorgeous.

This party was actually a naming party where Sarah Thompson from Style Me Gorgeous revealed her son’s name to friends and family.

Courtesy of Style Me Gorgeous

Courtesy of Style Me Gorgeous

Courtesy of Style Me Gorgeous

Courtesy of Style Me Gorgeous

Wasn’t this party adorable?  I need a friend to get preggo so I can do something like this for them.  I wouldn’t mind if this were a shower someone threw for me.  Hint, hint.

Since I don’t have any friends that are my size I had to buy new maternity clothes.  I have been trying to hit up Old Navy when they have sales so I can rack up on essentials.  All of my friends that are pregnant or were pregnant are smaller than me.  Yea for me!  That’s okay because it gives me something to look forward to, something both new and pretty.  Since I am in a stage in life where it is very easy to feel FAT and UGLY, I am enjoying a few things to make me feel better about myself.

However, I’m still waiting for all of the wonderfully adorable dresses to hit the stores, because I plan on wearing mostly light and airy dresses this summer.  Yep, that’s right folks….I’m gonna be pregnant, in Memphis, during the dead of the summer.  I am just thankful that my in-laws have a pool that stays a chilly 80 degrees during the summer (they have a lot of trees shading the pool).  I will be spending quite a bit of time in those frigid waters during the dog days of summer.

Now all I have to decide is what type of awesome maternity swimsuit I plan on wearing.  I think pregnant women, in all their big bellied glory, are adorable in maternity swimsuits.  Don’t you?

So here are a few of my maternity basics so  far…

Old Navy & Motherhood

I think I left out a few tanks and a basic pair of black dress pants, but you know what those look like.

Derek’s co-worker and our friend, Erin, made the bean some adorable onesies.  We totally think she needs to open an Etsy Shop and start selling these adorable little masterpieces.  We offered our child as a model when she starts up this booming business venture.  I’ll let ya’ll know when (and if) she gets that store up and running.  So get on it, Erin!

I mean how clever is this one?

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