And the Nameless Shall be Named!

The boy officially has a name... & he helped :)
Our baby-momma & I had a great time last Friday night & decided the best way was to have the little man decide! She & I had a one of our hands on her belly as I talked to him & told him what we were doing :)
I told him that we wanted him to kick for the names that he liked ~ I started going down the list... and the experience was soooo amazing! There were some names he didn't even move for - then it came down to the final 2 & he chose the ONE!! We were so excited & I danced around then I crouched down again, placed my hand down on her belly and said to my son -" now you have to be 100% positive that this is the name you choose" & it was like he karate chopped me!! lol It was the most precious, exciting, confirming baby kick ever :) I can't wait to meet this little man!
So .. It's official & I'm happy to report that no one/animals were harmed during this time, LoL

All work & no play make us very dull :)

Mom came over last night to help me make our crib bedding!

Considering, that it was after work & we were tired & we're both a little goofy sometimes...I think we laughed more than we sewed, Ha Ha!! Everything is coming together & it's looking super fab! (If I say so myself - since I picked out the fabric) I can't wait to finish it all up, put it all together & share the pics!

After last night, I'm not sure Jared understands how we are capable of such crafty masterpieces!

"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother. "

~Abraham Lincoln

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep...

Our baby boy is due in 3 weeks and frankly, I've had a hard time putting together a nursery for a little boy. There aren't many options for boys & I hate to admit that's not 100% done. But I've made a room for a little baby~who will soon grow into a little man.  He might still be nameless, but he's ours.

P.s. If you have any great ideas for boy names  - I'm all ears :)

We have 2 names that we LOVE - but we can't decide between the 2.

Here is our progress so far....

Isn't this the coolest piggy bank ever!?!

 

 

 

 

 

 When Jared was born, his Papaw Hill handmade him a cradle & we are so excited to have it

in our little boy's nursery to use for the next generation. . .. The final picture doesn't do it justice - you'll have to come by & see it for yourself & go ahead & call before you come :) ha ha

Jared is cleaning up & checking out the cradle - getting it ready for his son

This is what's under the cradle "Made for Jared Allen by Grandpa Aug 11, 1983"

 

 

The Snow Is Beautiful & That's About It

I got out & braved the cold with Bear & Chloe since we had been cooped up in the 

house & took the opportunity to take a few snap shots :)

And like I said in the title : The snow is beautiful but that's about it :)

The bluff in front of the house . . .

The puppies love the snow & ice!

And this is my favorite - this is the driveway right before you get to our house...just gorgeous!