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Sorry these pictures are so bad. I was forced to use my iPhone. We sold our wide angle lens awhile ago but maybe Mike can borrow one to take some better pictures for me. Hint, hint.







We used a light gray color for the walls and decided to go with a jungle theme. I found some cute fabric so I made the curtains, quilt and diaper stacker. I found those awesome moss-colored wooden pieces and hoped to use them elsewhere in the home, but when it didn't match our decor downstairs, I forced them into this room! I think it works.



We then used the same gray color in the bathroom. We went with white cabinets and accessories to make it seem bigger and brighter. I'm in LOVE with the tile. I feel like I'm in a little spa when I'm in there. The purpose of this remodel was to replace the cracked (and ugly) tile and to get a bigger tub and more storage. Mission accomplished. Now I can live here for many more years until we grow out of this home!

Here is the before bath picture. Unfortunately we don't have any before pictures for the office/nursery.

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We tried play dough. I had the bright idea to put her in her high chair to contain the mess. She got confused. Thought it was food. Tried to eat it. Daddy said no. Scared the poor girl. Hysterical crying. Moved her to the coffee table but didn't warm up to the idea of play dough. Strike one.

We tried finger paints. Again, I insisted she go in her high chair to minimize clean up. We strip her down to her diaper anticipating a blissful discovery of body paint. I put some paint on her finger. She thinks it looks yummy and naturally tries to eat it. She discovers it tastes disgusting and the hysterical crying returns. I try to comfort her and show her how to do it. She wants nothing to do with it. I know she loves pens so I get a paint brush to alter the activity slightly. Crying continues. Strike two.

Note progression from bad to worse:







(Secretly I'm happy, no, elated she hates crafts for now. I share the same feelings. Coloring is torture enough for me.)

Daddy will not be defeated. He moves some furniture around and spreads the blankets on top to make a fort. He creates a little tunnel for her to crawl through. She loves it. Success! He realizes it needs to be bigger, and better, and runs to get sheets. Much more coverage. Daddy is ecstatic. Abby was happy with the first version. She asks the pregnant woman watching to join her in her fort. How can I say no? Now I'm stuck so I just try to get comfortable and hang out for awhile. Again, needing to make it bigger and better (dumb adults) we turn off the lights and give the girl a flashlight. She runs dangerously around the house, blinding herself rather than lighting her path, running into things left and right. She loves it but it makes Mommy nervous. Flashlight gets retired. At least we didn't strike out.

Today I get a text from Mike:



She's in heaven.

It was a good day. And the tent is still up 3 hours after baby's bedtime.]]> General http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=560 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 22:04:29 -0500 http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=558
Thanks, Nathanael!]]> General http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=558 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:34:00 -0500 http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=557
Well, "done" until the Morby side gets me photos of their clan. Hint, hint :)]]> General http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=557 Sat, 7 Jan 2012 21:32:00 -0500 http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=555


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Thanks to my hubby for taking some great memories for me to hang in the nursery, despite my whining about the cold, the wind, my aching body, and not wanting to get my new boots muddy. :)





















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Trying out her new goodies:









But the highlight of the day for me was that my AMAZING husband surprised me with an engagement ring! When we first got engaged, I wanted an antique ring -- no diamonds (not that he could afford one at the time). But now after almost 4 years, I've felt my left hand was a little bare and made hints that maybe a 10 year anniversary gift could be a diamond ring. Well, he got the hint, and threw me off his track. I have never broke down crying as I did this morning, and I think I had a permanent smile pasted on my face all day. And although I LOVE the ring (I can't stop looking at it!), I'm more overjoyed that he did something so extravagant and romantic for me--his moody, pregnant, old-news wife. It made me feel young, and beautiful, and new. I will forever cherish the moment, and it just may beat the initial engagement in my mind. I feel like I could gush for many more lines, but I'll withhold and keep something for myself :)

Merry Christmas! We truly are thanking God for all the many, many blessings He has showered on little, old, measly us.]]> General http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=552 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:12:42 -0500 http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=547


I guess this is the year of Christmas firsts - not only was this our first Santa visit, but we also sent out our first Christmas card. If you didn't get one--my apologies but if you email me your address, I'll add you to next year's list. Here's what we sent out:



Merry Christmas!]]> General http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=547 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:16:53 -0500 http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=548


...and watching Elmo

]]> General http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=548 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:54:00 -0500 http://www.themorbys.com/index.php?itemid=550 finally is old enough to play on her own, although still too young to keep up with the bigger cousins. But they are all amazing with her and she adores them. All evening she kept saying, "Wes? Wes? Wes?" needing to know where her buddy was at all times. She got a new favorite playmate out of Bryce, who is her size and loves to give kisses like she does (see the "kissing cousins" photo below!).



















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