Thursday, August 07, 2008

Charlotte has been here!

Those of you who know my mom know she is so talented when it comes to decorating.  She has a great eye for color and knows just what needs to go where.  She also will not take credit for the things that she does, so I am giving it to her!  She came last Thursday and stayed until Monday and we SHOPPED and decorated!  I mean we went everywhere at least 2 or 3 times until we found exactly what we needed. 

So the room is ready, but that shouldn't be mistaken for us being ready.  I mean, we have heard from so many people that you can't really be ready for a baby, so we're just going to go with that.  We are excited, does that count?
A few weeks ago Ethan and Aaron came over to help Kevin paint the room.  Ethan was a huge help, they couldn't have done it without him! :)
This is a picture looking from the doorway.
Here is the changing table, fully stocked. (Please forgive the missing faceplates on the light switches.  There are a lot of things I can do, but that is not one of them.)
Here is the dresser with a piggy bank given to the baby at one of my showers.  It has a bunch of quarters in it which were given with a piece of advice from our family and friends.

The room is as complete as it will be until the baby gets here.  Our baby's name will be hung on the wall above the crib, which means we will actually have to chose one.  And if it is a girl we will be adding a few more feminine touches, all things for Charlotte to do while I am still in the hospital waiting to bring the baby home.  It's hard to believe that in a short 6 weeks we will be holding our baby, crazy!!!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

The title kinda threw me for a second. I know my granddaughter Charlotte is an absolute genius and I'm sure she has an eye for color....but then I figured out you were talking about a DIFFERENT Charlotte. Got it...(things take longer in your 50s). Anyway, I love the square in a square fabric. Very cool. Lucky baby--beautiful room and great parents.
Cindy W.

Anonymous said...

I love it! Mom and daughter are quite the decorating team! This is all finally beginning to seem real to me.

Connie

Lisa said...

yay, yay, yay! sooo cute! Can't wait to meet baby McNeely...baby has such an adorable room!

Anonymous said...

I love the room. Nicely done - very cool. I can't wait to meet the newest McNeely. Soon everything changes - but that's a good thing! Love to all 3 of you!!! And best wishes to all the grandmas and grandpas! It's the best place to be!!! - Lotti

TJPPPSmith said...

It is too cute! Ready or not...baby on the way!