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Nursery Artwork by Julia Hefner

One of my favorite things about Mackenzie’s room is that it is filled with gifts from people who already love her and can’t wait to welcome her into the world. Some of them are handmade, and some of them are gifts chosen specifically for…

September 16, 2010
Family

Sneak Peek: Maternity Pictures

Chris’s Nikon is in the shop, so we took some maternity pictures today with my iPhone 4 and the Hipstamatic app. They have a fun, vintage flair to them that we like. Since Chris is our official family photographer, he gets to choose and…

September 15, 2010
DIY Family

DIY: How to Make a Zippered Wet Bag

A necessary part of the cloth diapering adventure is {apparently} having wet bags readily available. At the very least, I’ve been told I need one in the nursery, one by the toilet, and one in the diaper bag. I finished sewing this large wet…

September 13, 2010
Family

On the Road to Notre Dame

Today we’re heading out on the road again, but this time, we’re taking a road trip with Chris’s parents, brothers, and sister all the way up to South Bend, Indiana, to go to a Notre Dame football game. And yes, I’m 36 weeks pregnant…

September 10, 2010
DIY Family

DIY: Nursing Pillow with Removable Cover

Now that Mackenzie’s nursery is finished, I’ve moved on to preparing for the less cute but very necessary aspects of having a baby in the house. One of the baby gear items I’ve heard recommended most is a nursing pillow – both for nursing…

September 9, 2010