Baby Nursery Ideas

We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Baby J early July 2012! There are a few months between now and then to prepare for this special little one...and getting ideas for his or her room is on the to-do list!

Here is a baby boy nursery. I call this my "dream" nursery. Adam and I both like the idea of vintage airplanes for the baby's room. The pieces used in this darling room can grow with him for years to come. The colors are boyish and make the space cozy for naps and reading books!

http://pinterest.com/jacobsen524/baby-boy-nursery/

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Take a peek at this baby girl nursery. This is also a "dream" nursery (it'd be impossible to keep all that crisp whiteness clean!). However, the monochromatic pinks, soothing whites, accents of girly things (chandelier, flourishy frames, silver lamp), and gentle pop of green would make this nursery a relaxing place to be for mommy, daddy and baby.

http://pinterest.com/jacobsen524/baby-girl-nursery/


On February 21st we will find out if Baby J is a boy or girl. Most everyone thinks this active (soccer player!) baby is a boy - the strong suspicion will be answered in just a few weeks. I must say, I can't wait to get started on projects to create this precious baby's penny-wise, yet creative and comfy nursery - watch out, Hobby Lobby! :-)

Downtown Chicago

We've visited downtown Chicago a few times since our move to Chicagoland. Here are a few pictures so that you can share in our adventures! :-)

"The Bean" >>

Snowy Bean! >>   

Our reflection in the Bean >>

Skyline view from the Hancock Tower >>

Another skyline view >>

Baby Jacobsen coming in July 2012!

First Snow!

Finally! Chicagoland's first snow! 

Just a heavy dusting...but hey, yay for snow!

DIY Chalkboard!

I was at a church rummage sale a few weeks ago and found this print on canvas for only a dollar.

Initially, I was going to paint the canvas white create my own multi medium mural. But then...something more functional came to mind: a chalkboard! Inspired by a friend, I went to Home Depot and picked up some spray paint primer and chalkboard paint.

First I spray painted primer. After everything was primed, I then painted the canvas with chalkboard paint. The frame got a couple layers of wall paint (durable!).

And the finished product! :-)

There are SO many possibilities for a huuuge chalkboard!:

-Menu board for the kitchen.
-To-do list for the office.
-Calendar to keep track of the fam's activities.
-Focal point on mantle (change quote with the seasons.)
...and many more ideas!

I decided to put the chalkboard in a bedroom. I can change the drawing or quote anytime - because it's just chalk! :-)

Cost of this DIY chalkboard:
Print - $1
Paint - $8

Sooner!

We've adopted a dog from Oklahoma named Sooner. He is a rescue and we are happy to have him as part of our family. He fits in well: he doesn't dig, he's house broken, loves his mommy's peanut butter treats and enjoys watching football with his daddy on the couch. A hunter by instinct, his favorite hobby is chasing squirrels or watching them through the window.

Over a Month

We have been in Wheaton, Illinois for about a month and a half now. 

Our time here thus far has been full of  adventures already! 

-The church has moved across the street from their old building into their new building and sanctuary {please see (camera phone quality) pictures below of the new sanctuary}.

-Family has visited not once but twice and another visit is in just a couple weeks!

-We have been approved to be parents...parents of a doggie, that is! The adoption process is underway to adopt a dog named "Sooner," a german short-haired pointer.