The nursery

I love the way his room has turned out!  So many personal touches, handmade items, and lots of love have been put into this special nursery.  Planning a nursery for a 9-month-old is a little different than starting as a newborn.  We have to start out thinking more about toys than middle of the night feedings and serenity.

Decorating the nursery cheaply was one of my biggest concerns.  We were able to get it all done very cheap or free.  Sewing got tiring but I knew it was worth it.

I finished the bedding.  Most of the fabric came from $.99 pillow cases from Savers or scraps I already had.  Such a fun project!

I want the room to be calm and not too visually stimulating.  The bed's nice with Cooper's teeth marks, huh?  Adds character.

Mamaw's chair got a cushion re-do.  I just HAD to have that pillow.  It's just missing photos on the shelves and his name above the crib.  Both of which are to come shortly!

Once the puzzle is ready, it will go on the wall left of the window.

My sweet friend, Tami, hand painted and shaded these fabulous boards.  

I think this is one of the coolest parts of the room!

My mirror from my nursery as a baby.  

It has been in my bedroom in every place we've lived until I got married.  I love it!

Toy area!  I made the book slings, painted milk crates, and electrical tied them together.  So far, we have a few books stolen from Coop's room in there...shhh! don't tell him!  And a few left over baby toys.

We will be able to leave a few items with him next week when we see him for court.  Along with his giraffe lovey, we'll leave him this blanket to snuggle with.  I made it from some super soft brown fabric and a sweet forest animal flannel.  I hope he likes it!

Now that the room's done, the packing has begun!  

We'll be on a plane from DC to Addis one week from today!