Out Of Town Baby Shower

This past fall I had the honor of hosting a baby shower for my dear friend Nicole. This was the 5th baby shower I had thrown but my first out of town one. Being an out of town shower, I had to be creative and organized to pull off an event that was hours away from home. I was surprised how easy it was to host the event and how a few touches made an event warm and personable. I am so excited to share with you and thankful for my friends Alex and Chris for letting me use their beautiful photos.

I called several places and settled on The Grant House for our event. The location was a short drive from Nicole's home where we stayed and I loved the look of the place. Being in the historic district the home had a very classy old time feel. We were able to have a private room and the staff worked so well with us. I took care of everything over the phone or email and the even ran smoothly. I highly recommend the location.

Nicole was about 6 months pregnant which is a great time for a shower, You look pregnant but feel great! 

We left our babies with their dads and headed out with a few little decorations in the back of the car.

I picked a "little man" theme for her shower. Their party favors were a potted purple and blue pansy. I added a chevron bow tie on a skewer to keep the little man theme on the table and we used the favors as decorations.  

The only activity I had planned was to sign books to make a library for Theodore. Being the second child, I wanted him to have some books of his own. I set the books on the gift table for people to sign with a sign that read "Oh, Boy! Nicole's little man is on his way. Please sign a book to add to his library." 

Everyone was able to write a message and Nicole could read this books for years to come remembering all the people that love and support her. Theodore also can look back and have books knowing all the people that pray for him, love him, and look after him. 

                     The menu had "Welcome, Little Man!" written at the top and continued the theme.

I selected the lunch menu ahead of time and had prices taken off so people knew they could get what they wanted without concern of cost or confusion that the meal was covered.

We prayed for Nicole, ate lunch, enjoyed dessert, and had lots of fun conversation.

At the end we opened gifts and were able to pass around all the sweet blessings from the guests.

In all, hosting a shower out of town was so much easier that doing it at my home. I was surprised that the overall cost was the same at a restaurant than if I had done it at home and I did not have to clean! My biggest challenge was making it feel like a warm and inviting shower when I was limited in decoration and space. Using a private room was incredibly helpful and doubling up party favors as decorations brought that warm touch I wanted while saving on space. I was so please with how the shower turned out and have great memories of blessing such a lovely, dear friend.

Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bars

I am always looking for a quick snack for The Brothers that is an alternative to grain. They eat muffins, granola bars, and PB and J but when I want to incorporate a bit of variety into their diet I like to make these fruit and nut bars which are a variation from Against All Grains's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars.  Where I LOVE her original my boys would pick out the chocolate chips and I wanted them to hold up a bit more to toddler hands. I reduced some of the Peanut Butter, changed out the walnuts because I am allergic, and have swapped the chocolate chips for some dark cocoa powder. The result is an equally delicious, sturdier, and more chocolate flavored bar that packs a lot of protein and fiber into my little ones diets. I hope you love them as much as we do! 

Ingredients

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup honey

scant 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter

2 T coconut oil

2 cups of nuts (I use almonds, pecans, and cashews)

6 medjool dates, pitted

1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

2 T dark cocoa powder 

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir in the vanilla. 

2. In a blender add the nuts, dates, and coconut. Pulse until the ingredients are blended and look like coarse sand. If you over blend you will get nut butter so stop pulsing to check often. I like my mixture on the fine side but if you prefer more of a crunch you can opt for a coarser texture.

3. Stir the nut mixture into the melted liquids and stir until combined.

4. Line an 8X8 baking pan with wax or parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the pan and press down firmly to bind the mixture. 

4. Place in freezer for a couple of hours to let the mixture set, then remove, cut into desired sized rectangles (we make 24), and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Friday Favorites: Easter Basket Fillings

Easter is just over a week away and I have been shopping this week for some fun, non candy, not to expensive basket stuffing for The Brothers. I feel like Easter baskets are a bit like Christmas Stockings and I love the little treats to make the holiday more fun. I am linking up with Andrea from Momfessionals to share my favorite Easter Basket Fillings.

Feed The Woozle

Shane was given a board game for his birthday from the same company called Stack It and he loves it! I was excited to find that there are several cooperative learning games that work on hand/eye coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and team work!

Let's Share

It is no secret I am a sucker for P.K.Hallinan books. I adore the positive lessons and messages along with the illustration and rhyme. Keith loves being read to right now so one of these will be going in his basket.

Coloring Book

Shane really enjoys coloring these days as well as letters. A new coloring book at a good price will make a fun addition to his basket and provide lots of entertainment for coloring time.

Markers

We may or may have not left out the markers overnight with the caps off. I figure waiting just a couple of weeks and adding them to the baskets would work. I have tried lots of markers and always come back to these.

Bubbles

Bubbles are a toddler favorite. With the nice weather coming up I like putting any little outdoor items like bubbles, sidewalk chalk, or even a little beach towel but this year bubbles were the winning ticket for us.

Puzzle

Shane is obsessed with the one jumbo puzzle he has and I am considering a second one. The Brothers are really doing a scavenger hunt as opposed to an egg hunt or basket so I can get some big items that will be used a log.

Bath Toy

A fun new bath toy helps entertain The Brothers and avoid splashing or getting hands all over each other. Shampoo or bubble bath would be another fun idea.

Rattle

Keith likes anything that makes noise right now. I am still hunting for the perfect little shaker or rattle but something similar to this looks like a good fit. 

Sunglasses

I recycle lots of items from Shane to Keith these days but Shane's sunglasses still fit him so Keith is going to be needing a pair.

Baseball Cap

Shane outgrew his baseball cap and will be needing another one. I am a TOTAL SUCKER for a baby in a baseball cap...especially if they are named Shane or Keith!

I hope this gives you a couple ideas for Easter! I am excited to have some fun but also remember the holiday it is the day our Savior rose from the dead! Hallelujah! 

Thankful Thursday: Spring Blooms

Spring has sprung in Washington! My tulips are blooming, the Japonica has blossomed, and the peonies are starting to pop up. I am thankful the the beauty of spring.

Working With A Nutritionist

Two weeks ago Shane and I met with a pediatric nutritionist. The overall goal of the meeting was to try and find a solution for our family when it comes to meal time. My struggle was that I was making toddler friendly meals for Keith but his food consisted of what we ate and Shane, well Shane never would touch most of what I made. Shane's diet consisted of PB and J, bananas, smoothies, apple sauce, cheese, yogurt, muffins, and anything that was smooth, sweet, and pureed. I could get away with adjusting his diet from time to time because he would go thorough a short time of liking grilled cheese, ham, or raisins but as a whole Shane was stuck in a rut. In time, Keith started to notice that Shane was getting a muffin and he was eating turkey, peas, pear, and a yogurt for dinner. Keith began to protest and I needed some guidance because mealtime was becoming a battle for me. Was I going to let Shane go hungry because he refused to eat what I made or was I going to sacrifice Keith's healthy eating and varied diet to feed everyone but potentially end up with two picky eaters? I needed help!

I expressed my concern to our pediatrician and was give three options. Work with Shane on textures with a Occupational Therapist because he could have a mild oral sensory disorder. Meet with a nutritionist to talk through some food preparation ideas and perhaps help me modify my expectations, ideas, and meal plans. Lastly, to meet with a food group which was essentially a support group for little ones to talk about food and try food with a nutritionist/nurse/psychologist. We decided to start with a nutritionist and were given a prescription for occupational therapy as a possible backup.

We met with Stephanie, the sweetest mom of two and a long time pediatric nurse. We began by reviewing Shane's medical history including his struggle to eat as an infant, his acid reflex, and his food allergy. From the start I was told that Shane's eating struggles were not my fault but that we could work to find some solutions. Shane had a few challenges with his little body not working correctly which made eating painful and uncomfortable at times and kids with allergies alone struggle to eat a balanced diet. Right away I was at home.

After reviewing his medical history we looked at his current diet. Stephanie talked about what nutrients and minerals Shane was receiving and what he was lacking. I really pride myself on working with Shane on his smoothies and muffins (with carrots, apples, or pumpkin added) to help fill the nutritional gap. Shane does eat some foods just not the foods I wished he would eat. I think every parents struggles with that from time to time but I was concerned because Shane seemed much more exaggerated and I did not what this to socially impair him at school, parties, or friends homes nor did I want his health to suffer. I was given some great resources on how to blend foods such as Vitamin C with Iron to help Shane's body best absorb what he was taking in. I also was given a short list of foods containing nutrients that Stephanie was concerned Shane was not getting enough of.

Lastly, we tackled meal time battles and how to get everyone eating together without tears. This was the hardest part for me to take in but it was so good to hear. Stephanie reviewed our current meal and snack schedule and we used that as a spring board. Her suggestion was to make everyone eat the same food all the time and I almost fell of my chair thinking that was never going to happen. She suggested the same thing at meals but to modify it for Shane. That meant no more PB and J with applesauce and a smoothie for Shane while the rest of us had a fruit salad and soup. Instead I was supposed to try and do one thing Shane might not like soup but to make one that was smooth such as apple and butternut squash bisque. Then to let everyone have a smoothie and half grilled cheese. Shane might try the soup and grilled cheese and would eat the smoothie but the rest of us could eat the same thing. The idea was to expose Shane to new foods and let him decide if he wanted to eat it but that was the only choice. Additionally we were going to add a second snack time in and everyone was supposed to have the same choice but I could fill in nutritional gaps here with PB and J and a banana for example. I was feeling nervous about this idea.

After our meeting we met with our Pediatrician and had Shane get an Iron check. That did not go well and was the hardest part of our visit. I was not expecting any shots or pokes so getting a toe prick was a surprise to Shane.  His Iron levels were low but within range so that was helpful. We had recently started a multi vitamin with Iron for Shane and I was happy to see it was working well. We had a quick checkup to make sure his health was OK and were given a small binder of information to read through. We also talked about the idea of a texture aversion which was still a possibility but OT was not recommended to kids as young as Shane without extreme ceases so we decided to hold off for now. 

When we got home I started out trying this idea of the same meal for everyone. I had made Chicken Enchilada Verde for lunch and was feeling nervous Shane would protest. I decided to serve an orange so that if Shane did eat any chicken he had the vitamin C and brought out the  ingredients to see if he might try just a tortilla, chicken, cheese, or sauce plain. Shane ate hardly everything but there were not tears. He tried cheese, oranges, and a bite of the chicken. We continued this idea with dinner and have been slowly working on it for the past two weeks. 

I have been surprised that Shane has been eating better. This new idea of serving what we have has been hard for me because I would rather him eat a lot of what he wants (if it is a healthy choice) than pick and choose bites of what everyone eats and be hungry. We have had our share of tears, of meal planning challenges, of wishing we were eating fancier foods, and of days where Shane sits for 10 minutes eating nothing then goes to play but we are trying. Day by day I am praying and hoping for better choices. After two weeks Shane has started to eat refried beans well, orange slices, dried cranberries, and ham. I also have learned to make some fig and nut bars and everyone in my family loves them! We are making progress.

I am learning that picky eaters at times can be motivated with fewer choices. I also am learning to find balance between Shane's taste buds and the rest of my family. We have found how to make meal time less of a battle and have everyone enjoy something at the table and feel full. With a few small changes we are finally getting to where we want to be but I know this will be a slow and steady change.

If you want to read what I was feeding Shane for lunches you can here.

If you want to read about what Keith was eating for lunches around 10 months you can here.

If you want to read about my families food philosophy you can here. 

Dirty Dozen

Dirty Dozen

Brian and I have tried for years to eat a healthy diet which includes organic produce. We are not rich but I do take note that there are tons of chemicals that are used to grow produce so for us it's worth the cost to buy organic over conventional. We do not buy everything organic but I do read up on the research done on produce and the amount of pesticide residue left even after washing. I do not want to eat a chemical cocktail, therefore, Brian and I buy organic for the dozen (known as the dirty dozen) fruits and vegetables that had 47 or more chemicals on them even after washing. There is also a less known list of the clean 15 which the Department of Agriculture's testing showed little or no traces of chemicals left after washing and therefore deemed safe to consume non-organically grown which we occasionally buy conventional. So, if you want to know what produce absorbs more chemicals they are listed for you below.

The Dirty Dozen List

celery

peaches

strawberries

apples

domestic blueberries

nectarines

sweet bell peppers

spinach, kale and collard greens

cherries

potatoes

imported grapes

lettuce

The Clean Fifteen

onions

avocados

sweet corn

pineapples

mango

sweet peas

asparagus

kiwi fruit

cabbage

eggplant

cantaloupe

watermelon

grapefruit

sweet potatoes

sweet onions

My "simple" Testimony

I love hearing the amazing change that takes place in people's lives when they make the decision to enter into a relationship with Christ. I love hearing how the "ordinary" become the extraordinary when they accept Christ into their heart. I often get swept up in a bit of envy when hearing the radical changes and long for a more captivating testimony. I used to want the life altering, bottom of the barrel, at deaths door, dramatic proclamation of salvation that can makes you sit at the edge of your seat. I do not have that story.

I grew up in a Christian home. I attended church. My mother was the head of the church counsel and my father an active volunteer. We went to church family camp in the summer where I was baptized in the Cascades with my mother by my side. My first job was working at church in the childcare room on Wednesday nights and I volunteered every summer in high school at VBS. Christianity was something I grew up with.

My social circle was no different from my family lifestyle. I was blessed to have good friends and I attended a private Christian school from preschool through graduation. I never drank, did not have premarital sex, and never took any drugs. I graduated high school with flying colors and went on to a private Christian college. In short my childhood, though not flawless, was one that fostered a deep relationship with Christ both in the home and outside the home.

I accepted Jesus into my heart at an early age. I remember hearing the story at church and coming home that Sunday pondering it in my heart. I must have been 4 or 5 years old but I vividly remember sitting on our navy blue plush couch with Sunday football in the background and asking Jesus into my heart just like my Sunday school teacher told us how to. It was simple, it was quiet, it was a deep personal choice I made and I was changed. In all its simplicity it was the most radical day of my life. It was the day I became extraordinary. It was the day I accepted a deep love, a life calling, a salvation.

So though my testimony may seem ordinary, simple, and plain it is the love story of my life. Nothing quite compares to someone loving me so deeply that He lay down his life to save me, to redeem me, to spend eternity with me. My testimony is that I went from being unsaved to being saved and to me that is an extraordinary story.

I don't want to keep my simple story a secret because it won't do any good if I don't share it. Though my story won't make a dramatic Hallmark movie it is powerful. My prayer is that if you are reading this and you don't have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that you explore one. If you don't know what that means, if you don't know where to start then contact me and I would love to give you some verses to read. I pray that you may come to know the deep love of our Heavenly Father who will protect and guide you through this ever changing life and welcoming you into eternity when this life is over.

"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think" - Ephesians 3:20

Friday Favorites: Ways To Save The Budget

I am linking up with Andrea from Momfessionals today to share my favorite household money saving items that help save on the budget! Now that I stay home with The Brothers, I am always looking for ways to cut down on the bills and sometimes spending little to save a lot is key for us. I hope that you can find one or two of our favorite was to save and start saving in your own home!

Wool Dryer Balls

I was so skeptical of these baseball sized dryer balls but at about $16 I figured they were worth a shot after reading the positive reviews. Where I am not cutting our electric bill in half I am cutting our dryer time down on average by 1/4 and I am not spending money on dryer sheets. Additionally we do not use any chemicals with our laundry because of Shane's sensitive skin so I tossed dryer sheets out of our hose years ago. I do about 7-8 loads of laundry a week (keep in mind we cloth diaper and Brian washes his uniform at home) so that means that I am cutting down on dryer time by almost 2 full dryer cycles and because they also fluff and soften your laundry you save on products such as dryer sheets.

Nest

You will cringe at the $249 price tag when you look at this. You might thing this is money down the drain and really us just being to lazy to get out of bed at night to adjust the heat/AC of our home but this little wireless thermostat does save you on average about 20% of your energy bill. With features such as an away setting, the ability to program when you heat and when you cool your home, and a program that learns you behavior and needs then adjusts on its own you are saving. We have had ours just over two years and already saved what we invested.

Mint

This really does not count as an "item" but this app is the best program we have ever found. Brian discovered this easy way for us to keep track of our spending and communicate as we track our monthly bills. One way to save money...not spend it! If we know what we have already spent on groceries, household items, and family fun we are able to better plan and make choices to stay in budget. If you don't have this app yet I highly suggest getting it and start budgeting!

Essential Oils

As opposed to getting sick and spending more on medical bills we try and be proactive about our health and one way to do that is by using essential oils. I am still quite new to natropathic remedies but I did get sick a lot less this year but sleeping better with lavendar oil, disinfecting with lemon oil, and using Theieves as an immunity boost. We still use prescritions and go see a doctor when we are sick. In no way does this replace the care I recieve from a physcition and I still give my kids amoxacillian when our Pedicitirican writes me a prescrition but I try and use this as preventative care.

Homemade Cleaners

Try not and cringe to much. Making my own cleaners has been easy with the help of IHeart Organizing blogger Jen. I have saved so much money making just a couple of my own cleaning supplies such as goo gone and multi purpose cleaner. I do still buy toilet cleaner because nothing gets my toilet quite as clean but when it comes to what I wash the windows, floors, and counters with its natural and homemade and cost me pennies to make! Click on the link above and you can read all about it as well as get the recipes I use.

Cloth Diapers

I wrote about how my family cloth diapers are you can read about it here. We used the same cloth diaper stash with both your boys and we have saved hundreds of dollars!

Freezer Jars

We do our best to not throw food out and cook/buy in bulk. These glass jars are freezer safe and have saved us a lot with groceries, not purchasing disposable freezer bags, and being able to buy in bulk. With a small investment you can save time and money!

LED Light Bulbs

Another energy saving purchase just like the Nest, these bulbs use about 85% less energy and last about 20 years so you are buying less bulbs and spending less lighting your home.

Thankful Thursday: Rain Boots

This past week we have had some crazy weather! The days host downpours, sunshine, rainbows, and dark stormy clouds which leave me thankful for my cheery red rain boots this week. I was hesitant to get this last year but I am so thankful that I finally bought some shoes that are made for Washington weather!

What are you giving thanks for today?

Let Them Be Little

One of my ultime favorite moments with Shane over the past year was the day he decided to put on his Halloween costume and hopped through the streets delivering his Halintine Cards to friends and neighbors. Shane made a day of it! He danced and praded from house to house, waving, singing, and shouting with joy. There is something so free about the preschool years when they dress how they want, they do what they want, and they say whatever their little minds are thinking. I love this age Shane is in for so many reasons but most of all I love letting him be little and free. One day he may have to shave for work, put a tie on for a dress code, and society says he needs to screen his words as an adult but for now I will let The Brothers be little and free. I will let them enjoy childhood to the fullest!

Most Embarrassing Moment

Today I am linking up with Andrea from Momfessionals for her Show and Tell series for most embarrassing story.

When Brian and I were dating in college we regularly went to Disneyland for a couple of hours to spend time together. We both had season passes and loved to go ride Thunder Mountain, watch the fireworks, or just walk around the park. It was a special time we could talk, laugh, and play while we got to know each other better. Sometimes we went with large group and other times alone but we always had fun.

One Friday night a group of us went to go watch the fireworks after dinner. We arrived at dusk and went on a few rides before finding a place to settle in for the show. As we were heading out after the fireworks I was walking in front talking to a friend and Brian was directly behind me. Not wanting to get separated in the crowd, I reached behind me to get Brian's hand. I fumbled for a moment and wondered why my boyfriend was not reciprocating my hold when someone said in my ear "will you please get your hand off my wife's chest?" I turned around to see that I had been trying to grab not at a hand but at a woman with her arm folded across her chest and I had placed my hands in a most inappropriate spot. Worst off, everyone in our group stopped to look at the incident and was laughing. Being the modest gal that I am I turned bright red, moved my hand, grabbed Brian, and bolted from Disneyland. 

One other day tops my list. I had just graduated grad school with my MIT and had my first official job as a substitute teacher. I spent the night before planning some emergency lesson plans, making a little activity for the morning, and selecting books to bring to fill in any gaps during the day. I wore a beautiful white blouse, cardigan, and some slacks with boots. I felt prepared and look the part of a teacher. I was teaching first grade which was one of my favorites because I love the eagerness to learn and how vocal they are. When I finished the reading lesson that day I hopped off a maroon chair and the chair came with me just for a moment...then fell snagging my pants and ripping a hole right on my bum. Every student laughed at the char falling but I could not help but scrounge to get my cardigan tied around my waist to cover up the three inch tear that was revealing a lot more that I wanted to debut on my first day of work! 

A Dash of Irish Charm: St. Patrick's Day Decoration

If you need a quick little festive touch for your St. Patrick's Day festivities a simple shamrock banner adds just the right touch without going over the top with green glitter and gold. I made this simple one last year and used it again this year and along with some spring blooms my home looks ready for the 17th and a table full of corned beef and potatoes. With little cost and 10 minutes you can made one too!

Supplies

green card stock paper

hole punch

twine

shamrock print out (mine measures about 3 inches)

scissors

pencil

Directions

1. Cut out the shamrock print out and use the shamrock as a stencil to trace the desired amount of shamrocks out. I spaced mine out a bit but its up to you how full you want your banner to be. 

2. Cut out the traced shamrocks, punch a hole in the top, and string shamrocks onto the twine. 

This banner took me no more that 10 minutes to make once I had gathered my supplies and are such a fun way to decorate for St. Patrick's Day. This same idea works well for hearts on Valentine's Day, chicks, eggs, or bunnies for Easter, or a pumpkin for Halloween. 

Come on In Keith's Nursery

I am in no way a decorator. In fact, for as artsy and creative as a person I am, I am sometimes baffled at my inability to see a room come together. I think a lot of it stems from the fact that I can't make a choice for the life of me. I had to paint the interior of my house twice before I found the right color for the lighting downstairs. It is almost a joke to my husband how often I purchase clothing then return it. On the BIG items like who I picked to marry, what I named my kids, and accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior I am firm in my commitment and choice but if you asked me to pick out some art for my wall or a china pattern I am stuck. The one exception to this decoration shortfall is my kids bedrooms. The Brother's nurseries came together and they are two of my favorite rooms in my house. My favorite room you can read about here, however, it won my heart for a different reason.

For Keith's room I wanted a bit of a neutral color pallet and I wanted to incorporate a woodland type theme. All my decorations stemmed from the cutest little hedgehog that my Grandmother bought me for Keith's shower. I was in love with the style, the texture, and the color and everything else came together. I used the same furniture that we had in Shane's nursery and kept the same layout because it flowed so nicely. The Brother's bedrooms are tiny but we made the most of our space and were able give each of them a unique style that we loved.

 

We did not repaint the room and stuck with the already neutral
pallet. Hedgie the Hedgehog sits on the window seal and he is the first thing you see when you walk into the nursery. We have the Kendall Potterybarn crib, dresser, and table topper which works perfectly for us in size and style. I used a white change pad cover to keep the color simple and found it was much easier to wash up and sun bleach if there was a bad stain. I keep all the current size clothing in the dresser and our cloth diapers.

My grandmother's rocking chair is in the corner. It is not the most comfortable but it is memorable for me and a comfortable knit blanket tossed over the back makes it more cozy. My favorite feature of the room are the three stars that hang over the rocker. I like the whimsical feel that they lend and they last much longer that a mobile. Keith spent many a nights gazing at the stars while we snuggled and rocked. I found these Christmas ornaments on clearance from Restoration Hardware Child and just clipped the string they hung from and stitched a long piece of twine into the plush stars. They have some texture and add a bit of dreamy fun.

On the wall I have some printed art of animals that my brother and I worked on together. I found a pad of colored scrap book paper I liked and then we printed the animal silhouettes out in various shades of grey. I used nice frames form pottery barn which I purchased on major sale around Christmas and then opted for art that was pennies to print. As you walk in I have another frame with a sign or picture that I have changed out a couple of times. It currently holds a sign from Keith's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star first birthday party and I am sure I will change it out again soon. I like the versatility of the frame and the location.

For Keith's crib we have a Pottery Barn Kindall in the short height which was a huge selling point to me. So many cribs were to tall on my short frame and this one is easy to reach into for me. I switched out Shane's airplane bedding for some simple white sheets. We added Keith's name above his crib and a paper bunting banner which you can see how to do here. The paper is the same color from the art prints on the opposite wall and adds a bit of color and cheer to the room while still staying neutral.

I am sure this room will grown and change as Keith does but I love spending time in it just like this with my sweet boy. I spend so many hours rocking, feeding, changing, and dressing my little men in their rooms that I wanted to make them as comfortable and relaxing as possible. I genuinely enjoy spending time in their rooms and am glad I spent the time and money that we did to make them just as they are.