Photoshop Collage

Practicing my collage skills in Photoshop. Photo from daycare--his first professional photo session! He looks a little more like his daddy every day.

This was my first collage attempt.

I got a big more creative in this one: adding thicker frames, condensing the layout, and even added some color to a few of the b&w photos.

Sleepy Baby, Wakey Baby

Took some photos of M on the way to daycare this morning. He opted for a mid-morning nap.

Sleepy Baby

Then woke up as D parked the car.

Wakey Baby

Adorable Owl Artwork and Mobiles for Nursery

I couldn't resist sharing more nursery decor ideas:

Owl Mobiles and Inspirations

Owl Artwork and Inspirations

Sources:

http://www.rosenberryrooms.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop
http://craftschmaft.com/
http://www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com/
...et al. (Retrieved via Google Images)

New Mobile Pics of M

M watching his current favorite movie "Cars"

M being happy

M watching The Wiggles as he eats breakfast

Baby Registries, Yes Registries, Plural

Is it wrong that I need at least four locations to find the items I want for our baby? Or is it that I just create these registries for my own sanity? Probably a little of the two.

Sears (and potentially Walmart) have the crib & changer combo that I like:

Bright Steps 4-in-1 Austin Crib 'n Changer Combo, Espresso

Burlington (AKA Baby Depot), Kohl's, JC Penney, and other online retailers have the 4-piece bedding set I like:

Carter's Forest Friends Bedding

Here are some of the other adorable accessories:

Carter's Forest Friends Valance

Enchanted Hollow Canvas Wall Art

Carter's Forest Friends Wall Decals

Carter's Forest Friends Mobile

Babies R Us has supplemental decorations that I like to complement the bedding:

Carter's Tree Tops Rug

Carter's Tree Tops Wall Art

Since I could not find a one-stop-shop, I have cross listed cribs and miscellaneous items on the registries...

Even though the theme has been chosen, these two were both a close second--especially the quilts:

Carter's Green Elephant Bedding

Carter's Tall Tales Bedding

Overall, it is an owl themed nursery. Other cute ideas to follow!

Hello....Is There Anybody Out There?

OMG has it been for-ev-a since I've posted. So much has happened--however mundane--that it probably isn't even possible to catch up. In lieu of delving back 5+ months, I think it's best to just go from here.

BIG NEWS
As the baby ticker may have been a dead giveaway to many of you, we are expecting again. Guess what...it's going to be a boy! I thought for sure it was a girl, but my motherly instincts were incorrect. I already had the nursery bedding and decor chosen and we also had a name chosen. Now I feel like we are starting over, as we cannot agree on a name for a boy. Hopefully we will be inspired soon.

TODDLER UPDATE
Little M is almost 22 months old! He is chatting quite a bit. His latest expression is "oh, no!" Other words in his vocabulary include: cars (his favorite movie right now), more, wa-wa, milk, mama, dada (his favorite word), up, sit (order he gives to the dogs), tv (although it sounds more like "t-g"), eat, night-night (for bed time), uh-oh, cat, dog, out (outside), shoe, sock, on, hot, bye-bye, hi, etc. ...and these are just the words I can understand! :-D

D gave M his first (and second haircut). Here's a peek at haircut #1:

M's first haircut: faux hawk

D and I have discussed submitting a video to Apple. M would be a great advertisement for the iPhone and iPad. He works both with ease and is very comfortable perusing the apps. It is hilarious! I think I have some photos of him giving his older cousins a tutorial on the iPod--I will upload later...

Hope all had a great weekend and the week is starting off with a bang. Happy Monday!

Vocab and Other 20 Month Old Stuff

M is starting to talk a lot these days. He says hot, dada, mama, dog,
cat, Keata, box, hi, ba bye (goodbye), ice, out, tree, ball, keys,
book, and more to name a few.

He is also curious about the potty. He closes the lid and flushes. He
wants to sit on his Diego potty seat, but usually right after he has
pooped in his diaper. He also likes privacy when he poops; so he will
play alone and then return with a surprise. We aren't pushing him;
just being encouraging and working on timing.

M is very lovable and social. He gives tackle hugs at school. He has
also been known to kiss little girls and blow kisses upon request. He
is very friendly. We love our happy little guy!