How Big is Baby?

This week, Baby Nehemiah is the size of a...

 
papaya!

Nehemiah is growing more and more, and he's already kicking around at times.  We're excited as we get ready to move into a new apartment.  Then we'll be able to really start working on Nehemiah's room!

Dinosaur Crafts

I'm usually not good and crafts and such, but I've had a blast working with my husband and making these things for Nehemiah's room!

This name sign is made with wood cutouts, and puffy sticky letters.  I only used glue!

This "N" is the same way.  I just glued the dinosaur on it.

These were my last project.  I painted the backgrounds on canvas, and then glued on the wooden dinosaurs and trees.  I love it!

D-I-N-O-S-A-U-R-S

I've loved dinosaurs every since I was little.  I spent hours and hours playing with dinosaur figurines, pretending to be dinosaurs, or what have you with my brothers.  You can tell by looking through my children's books that I love dinosaurs.  Growing up, Danny and the Dinosaur was one of my favorite books. 

When I thought about how to decorate a nursery, I knew that I wanted to do something different.  Jungle animals are cute, but EVERYONE is doing jungle animals right now.  Well, there aren't many people doing a dinosaur theme.  (I know this, because it's incredibly difficult to find decorations and blankets with dinosaurs on them.  That's ok, because I'm not going to decorate a lot, but I do want to have some cute dinosaur things for Nehemiah.  I've searched the internet and stores, and been on a grand dinosaur hunt all over, looking for the "perfect" decorative ideas.  So far, I think I've done pretty well, and after a quick trip to Hobby Lobby yesterday, I have already made a few dinosaur decorations, with a few more to come.  (Pictures will come soon.) 

So, Nehemiah will have a unique, dinosaur themed room.  We're pretty excited to see how it will turn out.

And he shall be called....

Finding a boy's name was harder that we had originally thought that it was going to be. Our first choice was changed, after learning of about 7 other people with the same name.  (I like to be original.)  Finally we have decided on a name  (unless we soon discover 7 other people with the same name.)  Our little one's name is Nehemiah Andrew. 

Nehemiah means "Comforted by God."  We like this meaning, but we also really like the story of Nehemiah in the Bible.  If you haven't read his story lately, check it out.  You'll find it in the book of...well, Nehemiah.  Also, Andrew is my wonderful husband's middle name, and a name that I've always loved. 

So, there you have it. Baby B's name is Nehemiah Andrew. :) 

On another note...today we went to Hobby Lobby, one of my favorite stores, and picked up some stuff to make things for Nehemiah's room.  Be watching for those pictures, coming soon.

And Baby Is...

Baby Bertram is a Boy!  Wow, what a surprise that was.  All of the old wive's tales were wrong, as well as the Chinese gender chart. :)  Everything on the ultrasound looked great, said the Dr.  I couldn't believe that he was already almost a pound! 

Dad was VERY excited to see the baby boy, and boy was baby Bertram kicking.  I think Dad might have some ideas of future soccer games. :)

Also, Baby Bertram is 20 weeks today!  He's the size of a cantaloupe, and he has reached the halfway mark.  I can't believe how fast time is flying. 

Keep checking back for more updates.  We are continuing to "settle" on a name, even though we are pretty sure we are decided. :)  Check for when we share it with out.  Also, be watching for an update about our nursery "theme."