It's getting there!

I thought I'd give you a sneak peak at the nursery!

Mike and my dad worked on our crown molding this weekend...it still has some touch work the needs to be done but it is up!

Also, we are aren't finished with adding a few pieces of furniture...

BUT, I know many of you are anxious to see Ranston's room!

Not only did Mike work onthe crown molding, but he also put together our glider!

I was so excited. I didn't expect to find him working on it so it was a nice surprise
This painting was given to us by Molly and I LOVE it!! If you can't tell, it is a baby in his mother's womb!

Jacey sent this SUPER SOFT personalized blanket with my sister for us!

It is SOOOOO soft and a beautiful shade of blue!

We are still waiting on our mattress but wanted to put the bedding together.

We thought our mattress came in on Friday but they shipped us a mini-trampoline instead!! Oops!! The mattress is on its way to us!

Ranston's nursery doesn't have a closet because it was an added on room. I've made a temporary clothing area until we decide what we are doing!

And finally.....the crown molding! It adds a nice touch to the room.

I'll make sure and add pictures as the nursery becomes complete!

A few other things to share:

Mike's grammy found this infant's jacket of Mike's...isn't it ADORABLE?!?!

It looks like a Member's Only jacket from the '80s...it even has a tag that says "Infants Only"

I had a great visit with my dad and sister!

They came to visit on Friday. It was such a treat to have them here!

It was the first time my dad got to see me since I started looking pregnant!

It is a little late for this picture but I don't want it to get lost in the "should have posted" group! I got to have coffee with my Bible study girls in Midland when we were home for the shower. It was great to see them and catch up!!

Thanksgiving is almost here!!

It doesn't feel like it should be Thanksgiving but none-the-less, I'm excited! We had our church-wide Thanksgiving meal on Monday and it was a fun practice for tomorrow. :) Everyone at our table kept commenting on that!

We'll be heading to Mike's grandparents this afternoon when I get off work. We just saw them less than 2 weeks ago for our shower but we don't get to see them often so it will be a nice treat. And we always enjoy getting to catch up with Mike's aunt Susan. It's been a while since we saw her last. On Friday, we'll meet my dad and sister in San Antonio for lunch and then they'll follow us home for a few days!!! I'm really excited about that! I feel very blessed that they are taking time to come visit. I haven't seen my daddy in a while and won't again until March when he comes to meet Ranston.

This holiday season is much different than last year...in so many positive ways!! Last year, we were still new to Beeville and our house. This year, we've lived here for over a year...and for those who know our track record with moving, we aren't looking to move! Last year, Mike was in the middle of his medical stuff...his surgery was right after Christmas! This year, he's healthy and feels great! Most of all, this year will be our last Thanksgiving as a family of 2. I can't imagine how next year will feel!! We'll have a 9 month old at Thanksgiving!! I am soooooooooo excited about Ranston but it is sad to think that our time as a two-some is coming to an end. We've been through so much together--just the two of us....but now, we'll get to go through so much with Ranston.

WHAT???

Attention anyone planning to bake pumpkin goodies this holiday season!!

Shortage of canned pumpkin??? Seriously??

According to this article, rain washed out the pumpkin crops that become canned pumpkin.

I LOVE pumpkin desserts and have several new recipes to try out this year...guess I better stock up NOW or plan on another treat!