Who knew that a month could go so fast! Yet here we are and Aliyah is 1 month old and we are having the time of our lives with our precious little girls. It has been an exciting adventure with some changes and schedule adjustments but we are all enjoying our newest family addition.
Here is "Big Sister" Caelyn holding her "Sissy"
During the day we keep music playing in our house even during nap time. Most always it is on one of our favorite Christian radio stations. We went in to check on Aliyah and a worship song was playing and with her eyes closed she had peacefully raised a hand in worship.
Great-Great-Grandma Luvena made this apron for Cheryl (Jason's mom) when she was a little one and before Caleyn was born she gave it to us. Caelyn is just now getting big enough to wear it and she looks sooo adorable in it. She likes to pretend that she is cooking - which usually involves making drum noises with whatever she can find. As soon as she discovers the pocket I am sure there will be things put there regularly for safe keeping!
After going to look at some bunk beds I (Jason) decided I could build something that was exactly what we wanted. After finding a free plan online we picked up the materials and I was off to build a dream bed for Caleyns new room.
After getting the base finished I moved it into the room to get a look at it. Of course Penny was excited to get up onto the top bunk and take a nap.
Now I must admit - I knew that I could build it, but I was unsure what the finished product would look like as I was taking a basic plan and improvising for decorative features like bead-board. In the end I am very satisfied with the bed. In reality this bed was much cheaper to build than any of the beds we were looking at so if you aren't afraid to try, anything is possible! For obvious reasons the ladder to the top bunk will not be built and installed until a much later date! Angela was greatly impressed and said that I am her "Ty Pennington" Caelyn loves the colorful bed and I think that has made the transition so easy! Angela sewed the bed skirt with the matching fabric to the dresser really tying the whole room together!
This is the toy box / window seat that I built to match the bunk bed. Also Angela sewed these curtains for the room and they have a blackout lining behind them so it can be dark during nap time! The only downside is that Penny loves to sunbathe in this window (she thinks the window seat is hers) so she isn't excited when nap time comes because she is moved from her location!
Angela painted this phrase to be the focal point over the window.
Some birds flying through the air - also seen is the painted trim and clouds.
This is a look at the tree that greets you as you enter the room. Caelyn loves looking at the birds and especially the tree. Everywhere we go she likes to point out trees - so imagine how much more excited she is that there is one in her room! Also the numbers on the tree mark the height and a lady bug will be painted each year for the girls marking their growth.
Here is the safety bed rail that we got for Caleyn. She has really done great and even when she is up and ready to get out of bed she waits for us to come in and get her. She really does love her "big girl" bed!
We truly have been blessed with these precious little ones and we are trying to enjoy each day together. We have also been blessed with great family and friends who provided meals for us for over 3 weeks while we were getting adjusted to our new routine. God is good and we are so thankful for you all!
