Out With the Bangs

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Nursery Pictures- Part 1

We started work on Brendan's bedroom this weekend. I bought the paint and supplies and Jason provided the labor. I went back and forth on the paint color but we ended up going with a pale blue/gray color that looks really good with the bedding that we purchased. It's a very understated and calming color. Coincidentally, it's the same color my mom used in her family room.

There is still so much to do but here is a sneak peek.

Before, the walls were tan and khaki with a chair rail dividing the sections. The baseboards and chair rail were in major need of touch-ups.

Jason starts to work on the first of four coats of paint. We bought the Behr Premium Ultra brand paint and we were not impressed. The paint smelled awful (like cat pee) and it seemed like we could never get enough paint on the walls even though the paint was branded as a primer/paint all-in-one.

Under the chair rail, we decided to go with bright white to cover the khaki color. Jason had to get on his hands and knees to reach a couple spots so he fashioned these crazy looking knee pads from a couple of old socks. Don't get any ideas ladies... he is all mine :)

After lots of paint, touch-ups and near catastrophes, we are finally done. I've ordered a bunch of accessories to tie everything together and there is still so much to do.

The bedding is from Pottery Barn Kids and is called Kingston in blue/green plaid.

Shot of the dresser/changing table/book shelf...gotta love multi-purpose furniture.

Brendan's newly organized closet with a few clothes and shoes that we've already purchased.

It feels so good to have the hardest part done! I will post more pictures as the remaining accessories make their way into the room.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Well, it's official! Brendan Kyle is on the way...

Jason's wish came true and he is getting his 'padawan learner' which means we are having a little baby boy. We found out today during our mid-pregnancy sonogram and we couldn't be more excited. As soon as the sonogram wand hit my stomach, the first image to appear was a crotch shot and sure enough, he is all boy. In fact, the doctor said he is quite the exhibitionist... he continued to 'flash' us the entire session to the point that the only good pictures we have are x-rated.

Jason is already planning a non-stop Star Wars watching party for our son a couple weeks after his birth...nothing like getting him started early. I have a feeling that our future son will look like this in a few years.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Our new family blog

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