Tuesday, October 30, 2012

IKEA School/Play Room

So a few months ago I decided to make the kids a new play/school room. I did not have a lot of extra money and I heard that IKEA had great prices on kids items. Our nearest IKEA is several hours away. My mom and I picked a day and made the drive. It was great trip and we got so much for so little! 

Here is the school/play room for our kiddos
 Connor keeps his books in his tent ($19.99IKEA) with blankets and pillows and loves to read in there. There are lots of toys for Annie on the shelf and a practice drum pad for Connor in the corner. The rug on the floor was only $14.99(IKEA). 
 Here is a table from IKEA (only $19.99 for the table and two chairs) and paper with little cups attached to the table where we put supplies for the activity we are working on
 Here is an easel with paper, a chalk board, and dry erase board on the other side (Only $14.99) 

 

 He also LOVEs trucks and those always join the party



This is where we hang up the most recent "masterpieces" ($12.99)  On the far left are the most amazing smocks for art (IKEA $3.99)


This train track from IKEA was only $9.99! He loves it so much. 

Breastfeeding Photo Shoot

As part of world breastfeeding week, I organized a photo shoot with Stephanie Barnes Photography for several mommas from the breastfeeding support group I attend. I have made such great friendships from going to a breastfeeding support group. Even when Annie and I were having no problems nursing it was so nice to be around other babies and mothers going through all the sleepless nights and teething babies...

Nursing is such a short and special time in a nursing couples life I really wanted some pictures to remember this special time. So........ Here are some of those pictures!
















Monday, October 29, 2012

Pregnancy, labor and delivery videos

Hello again. Today I would like to share a belly progression video as well as a video of my birth story and then a collection of labor and delivery photos. I have a YouTube Channel linked at the top of my blog. BabiesAreBlessing where I have videos on all things baby, breastfeeding and beyond. I hope you enjoy!