Ladybugs Everywhere!

My best friend Bonny gave me a baby shower last Saturday, (sorry it's taken me a week to do this). I cant thank her enough. It turned out great and I think everyone had a good time.

From the time you drove up, there were lady bugs, (which I missed at first)

Here is a shot of the gifts laid out. It is a sea of Pink! I love it. Gracie got such nice things, and such pretty dresses, oh and she got two pair of pants also. And yes, that is a fishing pole you see, thank you Willie very much. Her daddy thinks she should wear her camo home (off the airplane), Now Ms Liz and Ms Betty Ann I love them very much, but she needs something a little more approiate for the event. I may have to hide those (like I had to hide PaulPauls hat when he was a newborn because his daddy said his head looked funny and always wanted him to wear that hat - sorry, got off track). Anyway I want to thank everyone for coming and being so generous, I know that Gracie will love you all so much.

I really can not wait to dress this little beauty up in all these clothes.

How cute is this picutre frame. Mrs. Craven got this, I love it, thank you. And thank you for helping Bonny with the shower. Her sister in law Debbie also came and video taped it for me, I still havent had a chance to watch it yet. Her neice Stacy Nicole also help, thank you, you know I love you.
Her is me with my very excited mother about having a granddaughter.


Stacy Nicole made this, it's very appropriate, because my dream is coming true.

here is me with Ashlee Gail (Bonny's daughter)

My mom bought this dress, it has a matching doll dress, how cute.

These match her bedroom set.


Can you tell the stroller has ladybugs on it.

I was trying to download some more, but blogger decided to act up.

Anyway, Bonny, thank you so much for the shower and all the wonderful gifts you got us. I cant wait for us to take Gracie for tea.

Thanks to everyone for everything, I am truly blessed to have such great people in my life.

Gracie, it wont be long now baby girl.

Parties / New Puppy / Registered

Happy Birthday Hunter Boy!!!! He just turned 2, and to say this little fellow is obsessed with Thomas Trains would be an understatement. Every gift he got had to do with Thomas the Train.

His chair and Little Mans Chair

You may think he wants the cake, but he wants the train on the cake.
Hmmm, but the cake was good to.
And Yes, he is using his train as a spoon.
Nope, not ours. Chris & Erin finally got the boys a puppy of their own. They love dogs. Meet Tana (Short for Hannah Montana). She is a sweet dog.


Now, I finally got registered for my upcoming shower which is on 02/02 (my Daddy's birthday)I don't know how long Bonny and I were in the store, the day was wet and cold. We thought we'd be the only person in the store on that kind of day, WRONG, but you could say I was the only mom registering that didn't look like she was ready to pop!



Some things on the list I plan on getting myself (the big things) but it took me so long to pick those out, I had to make a decision and be done with it, so when I go back I can just order the furniture and not look anymore. Do you know how many choices you have in a store like that. Whew!


Babies R Us

http://www.babiesrus.com/ControllerServlet?registryNumber=71411773&target=search





I need to get to the store and get some books to get started on her baby (life) book and her quilt book. I was hoping to have her quilt done before the shower, but that's not gonna happen. I need to start that. I was hoping to have some time to breathe before we go get her, but I don't see that happening. Hopefully I'll be able to take a week off before we go to China, but we'll see.



Paul Ray starts his new job tomorrow, lets everyone say a little prayer for him. I know he'll be happy there once he learns his way around.



Now, I've really got to start exercising and loosing some weight!



Have a great week.

Gracie's Care Package

I haven't sent her package off yet, but I hope to get it sent tomorrow (I guess that is today, it is 1:15 in the morning). I still need to put some more pictures in her book and label everything. I haven't been able to fit what I want to send in a regular size shoe box, so I'm going to use Paul Paul's size 13 box and hope that she gets it. Since there is no way of knowing.

We're sending her a blanket (that I slept with for 2.5 weeks), a hat and pair of gloves, a dress with a pair of leggings and a par or shoes, a Minnie Mouse doll, a Disney cell phone, a disposable camera and her photo book. I'm also enclosing some candy for the nannies and children.

Christmas for Gracie

I didn't expect Gracie to get anything for Christmas, well other than what I had for her. I was wrong, besides Linda's package. My mom gave her a inchworm and a Lilly the frog (it teaches letters, colors, etc).

Then when we got to Granny's, she got the following:

From Aunt Donna, Uncle Matt, Adam and Payton

• A book, Every Year on Your Birthday
• A bear that tickles, it sounds so cute. Paul Ray would like to make it quiet
• A jewelry box, you know that kind that we all had, when you open it, the doll turns

Granny gave her 2 dolls from Russia, they are very nice and will be put up out of her reach.

Next Christmas, we will have our little Princess with us. I can not wait to bring her home.

Thanks everyone for the great gifts.

Christmas For Gracie

A day or so before Christmas there was a notice from the post office that we had a package. In the sender slot, it just said Brindley. I'm thinking, now what has she sent that wouldn't go in the mail box. So on Christmas Eve, PaulPaul went and got it.

I was so thrilled to open this box and find presents for Gracie. Linda, (we worked together at D's, many years ago) I cant believe you sent her a package. I was overwhelmed. Thank you so very much.

In the box, there was, a Ladybug Tea set, Gracie's first. There was a ladybug key chain and there was a ladybug necklace, oh so cute. (we can match, Granny gave me one for Christmas).

She also included Graham crackers and chocolate bars, I'm assuming she read the blog, where Chris would not eat roasted marshmallows because I didn't have those items.

Linda, I left you a message on Christmas eve, I hope you got it. I hope that you and Brandon had a nice Christmas. Thank you so very much. I love all of it and cant wait for Gracie to play with it. Love, Peggy

Her Books. . . .

1. Guess How Much I Love You
2. Goodnight Moon
3. Gigi God's Little Princess Devotional Bible
4. Gigi God's Little Princess
5. Gigi Gods Little Princess, The Royal Tea Party
6. Gigi Gods Little Princess, The Pink Ballerina
7. Gigi Gods Little Princess, The Perfect Christmas Party
8. I Am
9. A Quilt of Wishes
10. Shaoey and Dot
11. Shaoey and Dot, The Christmas Miracle
12. I love you like Crazy Cakes
13. Just in case you ever Wonder
14. Counting Katie's Gifts
15. Tootle
16. Noah's Ark
17. My Little Golden Book about God
18. Cinderella
19. The Poky Little Puppy
20. Prayers for Children
21. I love you Mom
22. Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges
23. Shaoey and Dot, A Thunder and Lightning Bug Story
24. Orange - boardbook (mama)
25. Blue - boardbook (mama)
26. Green - boardbook (mama)
27. Red - boardbook (mama)
28. Yellow - boardbook (mama)
29. Purple - boardbook (mama)
30. Slide and Find on the Farm - boardbook (mama)
31. Playdoh Cicus of Colors - boardbook (mama)
32. Rainy Day Friends - boardbook (mama)
33. The Beginner's Bible - Timeless Childrens Stores
34. Dear God Help Me Make Friends (mama)
35. Dear God Why Are There so Many Stars (mama)
36. Dear God Help (mama)
37. My Bible Songs (mama)
38. Bible Stores - In the Begining (mama)
39. My Prayer Book (mama)
40. Parables (mama)
41. Moonbeams, Dumplings and Dragon Boats
42. My First Signs
43. Lovebug by Elizabeth Elias
44. Adeline by Bobby Strickland, illustrated by Kathryn Rathke
45. My Adopted Child, Theres No One Like You, by Dr Kevin Leman & Kevin Leman II
46. Every Year on Your Birthday, by Rose Lewis and Illustrated by Jane Dyer

http://www.takeastroll.com/ceramictiles.htm

I need to look at her crib set again, but how cute are these tiles. I've been looking for something cute like these. I hope they match.

Nursery . . . . . .


Well this is what we decided on! My DH said, it doesnt do much for me, but I guess a child might like it!!!!!!!!! I love him anyway.





For Paint Samples, go here: http://www.babysupermall.com/main/paint/kli7001beds.html

I like # 2, I think.

This is everything that goes with it:
Its at toys r us and I found it online at :http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/kli/kli7001beds.html?aff=shop

I also want to make a chalkboard on one wall.
http://www.ordercall.com/chucks/

Crib Bedding Set (1) (LadyBug) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2557686&cp=2255986.2256244.2256251.2256261&parentPage=family
Lady Bug Blanket http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2526970
Lady Bug Sheets (2) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2557684
Lady Bug Valance (1 db windown 1 regular window) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2557683
Lady Bug Lamp http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2555454&cp=&view=all&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2255957&sr=1&origkw=lamps&kw=lamps&parentPage=search
Lady Bug Chair (1) http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/kli/kli7001beds.html?aff=shop
Lady Bug Picture Frame (1)
Lady Bug Diaper Stacker (1)
Lady Bug Hamper (1)
Lady Bug Quilt (1)
Lady Bug Basket Liner (3)
Lady Bug Boa Blanket
Lady Bug Nightlight
Lady Bug Throw Pillow (2)
Lady Bug Wall Hanging Set
Lady Bug Boarder

Nursery Update

I think this may be it - (You know I still have a long time and could still change my mind) :)

Its at Toys R Us. It has plenty of pink and some red. I really like it.

What do you think????

Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Ladybugs

That seem to be the theme at the Flowertown Festival this past Saturday. I go every year with my best friend Bonny and her dd Ashlee. This year her SIL also joined us. We had a great time as always. My legs are still sore, I'm really getting old!

I have been unable to decide how to decorate Gracie's bedroom, well it's official, now I just have to pick which Ladybug pattern I like the best.

Here is the first thing I bought her. It's a growth chart. Yes it has ladybugs on it.

The next thing she got is a sign for her door. How cute!

Then she got some hair bows, and yes the ladybug is a hair bow! My Darling sweet husband asked me, "what if she never has hair" WHAT? Only a man could come up with that.

My mom got her some stuffed animals. The frog giggles and the little girl says a prayer.

Gracie's Nursery

I'm trying to decide what her room will look like. I'll post the ones that I like and you let me know what you think!

I found one site that had some beautiful pcs, but when I saw the $612 price tag (for the bedding), I assumed my life would be in danger for even looking! My husband would kill me for sure, for even thinking it!

I want something that will be appropriate to grow with her, at least for a few years.

I'll keep looking and posting!
ladybugs
http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/kli/kli7001beds.html

1. Camelot by Kids Line (Burlington Coat Factory)http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionAndProductView.process?Section_Id=33886
2. Chloe by Glenna Jean (Burlington Coat Factory) http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionAndProductView.process?Section_Id=18063
3. Froggy - Pink by BD Baby (Burlington Coat Factory) http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionAndProductView.process?Section_Id=27350
4. Ooh La La by Kimberly Grant (Burlington Coat Factory) http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionAndProductView.process?Section_Id=34206
5. Vintage Teaberry (Toys R Us) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2266567&cp=2255986.2256244.2256251.2256261&parentPage=family
6. La Petite Bebe (TRU) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2265512&cp=2255986.2256244.2256251.2256261&view=all&parentPage=family

Her room will have to have a large chalkboard somewhere, I remeber as a child writing on any wall I could with chalk!

Look What I Found!

I went to Butchies (wallpaper place) with Bonny today. She just moved into a new house and is decorating and painting everything!!!!

Anyway! This is the boarder for Gracie's room!!!!!! Now I have to find a bed set to match it. How cute is this!!!!! I love the soft pink in it. The walls will either be a cream, or a green to match the leaves, I THINK. I would love to put hardwood floors down, (I'm still trying to talk Paul Ray into putting her in the dining room downstairs anyway)

What do you think?

Here is a site so you can get a better look.

http://www.decoratetoday.com/products/wallpaper/product_detail.asp?ptn=DZ885F2&gensearchby=1&quantity=1&si=4

Would # 5 on my list ( see old posts) match this, it is the Vintage Teaberry from Toys R Us. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2266567&cp=2255986.2256244.2256251.2256261&view=all&searchSort=TRUE&s=D-StorePrice-TRUS&parentPage=family