Caroline's Tree

Ever since Zack and I were first married, one of the things we have always talked about doing is planting a tree in our yard to celebrate the birth of our first baby (and any future children we may be blessed with). We thought a lot about Caroline's tree and decided on a weeping cherry both for the beauty and size of the tree but also because it blooms pink (a necessary requirement for a girl, of course). We bought and planted the tree this weekend. Well, to be fair, Zack actually did the planting, I just gave lots of encouragement! Here is Zack working hard to dig the hole for the tree.... The planting.... Here's both of us with her tree... We hope that like our little girl, this tree will grow each year and remind us of the beauty of her life!

The Beginnings of a Nursery....

Crib.....check Changing table.....check Rocker....check (well, on order) Space for any of the above in the baby's room? What do you think? I've been spending a lot of time cleaning out the small walk-in closet and dresser drawers in what will be Caroline's room. This room had become my scrapbooking/craft/sewing room and I have had to seriously downsize my collection to fit it all into our other guest bedroom (which by the way, has a decidedly much smaller closet!). It's amazing how quickly you fill up whatever space you live in. Two years ago Zack and I could have NEVER fit all of what we have now in our little two bedroom apartment! So, the nursery is a work in progress, but it will get done! The nesting instinct comes in handy for that! A few weeks ago Zack's parents visited and his mom and I picked out and bought all the fabric that will become window treatments, bumper pads, and crib skirts. I'm so lucky that my mother-in-law is a master seamstress! She's working now on getting Caroline's nursery all ready! Here's all the fabrics laid out.... lots of pink, of course! Stay tuned for the finished product!