Memorial Day weekend worked out to be a 4-day weekend for us. I had a couple of vaca days I have to use before July 1, so I took Friday off and Ryan and I headed over to Atlanta for a quick trip to IKEA. Wow! I knew the store would be great, but it was beyond both our wildest expectations. It was an experience. After an hour of walking around with our jaws on the floors wanting everything is site, we got in gear and made the purchases we came for (and a few extras). After an exhausting morning there, we stopped in to visit our friend Nate for lunch. Then it was back on the road to B’ham. Great trip … yes. Super fast trip … yes.
The nursery is done! I mean, all we need is a baby (and a mattress, change table pad, and the plethora of other items on our registry)! We spent the long (and rainy) weekend cooped up in the room painting, hanging chair rail, puttying, sanding, puttying, sanding … you get the gist! But it looks fabulous! Ryan did great work trying his hand at carpentry for the first time.
Fast forward, to this past weekend, my mom was in town to help out with the Crohn’s & Colitis Walk. The weather was beautiful and the turnout to the event was great. I had a lot of fun talking with everyone and getting to know fellow-diseased folks! After a long day in the sun, we picked up a Davenport’s pizza that totally hit the spot! Besides the walk, we did get to relax a bit. On Sunday morning we hit the local coffee shop for a morning coffee (decaf please), bagels and people watching outdoors. It was a great weekend and I am so lucky to see my mom again in just two weeks! We are so looking forward to everyone being in town next weekend!
Ok, I know this post is short, but time keeps getting away from me. Work is busy, baby activities are in full gear and we are off to our birth class for the hospital visit and the birthing video. I’m not sure who is more likely to pass out … Ryan or me!
Changing table from IKEA.
Our crib after Ryan's hard work of putting it together.
The *almost* complete nursery.
For my sister, the 30-week belly!
AHHHHHHHHHHH, you look AMAZING!!! Look at that baby grow!! Can't wait to see you in person in just over a week! Ummm, but I can't click to make the photo bigger so you need to email me a for real version :)
ReplyDeletePat that belly for me! Tell him Aunt Bess is coming soon! Tell Bobo, too :)
IKEA rocks! Glad you were finally able to go!!! I'm going to the one in Ohio when we go visit Chris's fam in a few weeks! I'm a bit obsessed, but I can spend HOURS in there!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to rub your belly next weekend! You look so CUTE!! I miss you guys!!