Wears My Baby?

So one of the things that you learn quickly as a parent is how to do things while holding a baby. Make coffee while holding the baby, feed the dog while holding the baby, and even type an email while holding the baby. One arm holding baby, one arm frantically trying not to spill the coffee.

This week we ventured into the "sling" world. Amazingly it is not some parallel universe or high tech baby device. It is something that has been around for centuries, dare I say millennia. A sheet and a few rings. So, I must say that we are now fans.

While I have read it makes your baby smarter, stronger, and builds a tighter familiar bond - I cannot vouch for any of that yet. BUT I can say that I now have 2 free hands and made dinner and typed this blog with amazing speed.

Thanks to my sister Jenny for gifting us some hand crafted slings and for teaching us the way of the mighty sling. I believe it is often called the art of "wearing your baby."

A Flowery Meadow....the Nursery

The nursery has pretty much been done for a few days, but we've finally had time to put the finishing touches on everything - so here are the pictures! The room has been an act of kindness by lots of friends and family! We are so blessed to have such awesome friends and families who have put in so much hard work to help pull the nursery together. There are memories and gifts hidden amongst this flowery meadow we call the nursery. I'll highlight a few...

The valance was beautifully hand crafted by my mom (Momma Beahm)

The painting and fan were hard work by our friends the Merithews. The crib was an awesome gift from Melissa's parents.

The door painting was hand crafted by Erin Ussery. The dresser is 3rd generation from the Buckleys (refinished to match the crib set).

The nursery would not be complete without some sheep. Lisa and our family and friends really came through with some great sheep decorations to highlight Melissa's love for sheep. The sheep still fit the "meadow" theme. ;)

Thanks to everyone who has helped us get ready for our baby!

Thankful for things seen and unseen....

So this thanksgiving, we are happy for all of our blessing! What we are most thankful for is our growing family! Melissa is about 14 weeks pregnant and we are due on June 3, 2009. Enjoy the picture of baby Beahm!