How fast did you click over on that one!??
Yes, we are having a baby! Well, let me clarify. My niece, Lauren, and her hubby, Philip, are the parents to be and Lauren is due next February. We are ecstatic, to say the least. I’ve been dying to tell everyone, but she made me wait until that 1st trimester was passed and she told her company.
A new baby will shake up this family big time and we can’t wait. My mom’s prayer that the Lord would let her live long enough to see a great grandchild is about to happen. This was her wish on her 85th birthday in May and I’m so happy it is going to come true for her. She nurtured Lauren as a child and I have no doubt this new baby will get plenty of attention from both sides of the family. I can’t wait to take pics of my parents with this new baby.
A baby changes everything.
My sister, brother-in-law, and my mom are heading down to New Orleans over Labor Day and my sister and I will be helping Lauren with some decorating and painting projects in their new house. You can be sure there will be a nursery happening soon and who knows which direction she’ll be going.
We all found out the news on a conference call when all of us were at my parents house and she was in New Orleans. They had just found out and announced it to all of us via the iphone speaker, standing in my parents kitchen.
I found a few inspiration pics via Pinterest to get the creativity flowing.
via msn.com
It will be fun to see what she comes up with. Lauren has pretty traditional tastes when it comes to decorating and likes more frou-frou décor than her hubby does (he’s way more modern), so it will be interesting to see how the nursery turns out. Lauren loves color and fun accents, so I’m sure she will let her love of color come out in there.
Here are some varied examples of nurseries, from fun and whimsical to elegant in pink and gray.
This one from Pottery Barn is a cute boy’s room in blue and dark woods.
I think Lauren is going to use her own baby bed for her baby too, so she could definitely get a vintage look with her Jenny Lind crib. Lauren is turning 31 this month and I’m sure my mom and her mom kept plenty of her things from childhood, so hopefully she can use some of those for this baby too. It’s been a long, long time since we had a baby around.
You can be sure I’ll be sharing all of that along the way too and hopefully Lauren will have a baby bump by the time we get down there in a few weeks.
I can’t wait to be a Great Aunt to this sweet baby and wow, how fun it’s going to be to have a baby in the family again. Lauren is the only grandchild and I was in my 20’s when she came along. She was a cute, fun and mischievous child, so I can’t wait to see what personality her baby will have. No doubt, this baby will be smart like the parents and it will be loved like crazy!
Amy Lynne says
Congratulations Great Auntie! SO exciting!!
MaryClare says
Congratulations to Lauren & her hubby on the new addition!
And congrats to the entire family on such a blessing coming into your lives!
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Congratulations to all, Rhoda. This accounts for Lauren’s “glow” in those photos the other day.:-)
Heidi @ Decor & More says
I love happy news! Congratulations to you all, especially to Lauren and her hubs… what an adventure they have ahead!
xo Heidi
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
Congrats to the parents and to you Aunt Rhoda!
Cheryl says
How wonderful! A baby changes everything! They bring new joy to a family! Congratulations to all!
Kathy says
I knew it was Lauren when I read the title. Congratulations, to you all! Did you find out at that fabulous meal your mom cooked?
nancy says
Congratulations to Lauren and family. May the baby be blessed with good health.
I’d be leery of the use of the old crib. Please reconsider that choice as they’ve been deemed unsafe now.
Peggy says
I was going to say the same thing. The newer cribs do not have the drop down sides. I had a Jenny Lind crib with my oldest, who is 26 and they are really pretty but I’d avoid it too unless it can be redone so the side won’t come down.
Celia says
Wonderful news Rhoda!! Congratulations to the happy couple!! Yep, that will be one spoiled baby – lots of love to go around!! Enjoy:)
Anne Boykin says
Hi Rhoda, Being a great aunt is fabulous! Congratulations.
Barbara Hunnicutt Moore says
Such a fortunate baby to be given to your wonderful family. There will be even more love and happiness for you all to enjoy. Blessings all around!
B
Suzan says
Congratulations to all!
My favorite niece (and surrogate daughter) is having a baby in November. She has asked me to make the bedding and I jumped on the chance. Turquoise, orange and lime are not in my color palette but she has good taste and I think the nursery will be gorgeous. Can’t wait to see Lauren’s!
Beverly says
This is such wonderful news. I know you all are ecstatic.
I know if someone that just did the nursery in gray and yellow. Gorgeous!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
How exciting!…congrats to Lauren and her hubby, you and your family…Your mom and sister must be over the top excited…So glad that your mom’s wish came true!…It will be such an amazing time for you and your family….congratulations!!!!..
kathy says
Congratulations!! Is there anything better than knowing a baby is on the way?
Rachel says
Congratulations Auntie! I can’t wait to see nursery pictures!
jennifer@vreelandroad says
Awww man I wanna have another baby! You’re so right. It changes everything! CONGRATS to you and the whole fam!
xoxo
Casey says
Congratulations to the whole family! What exciting news! A baby is God’s most precious gift. I know this little child will be wrapped in the love of a wonderful family. So happy for you all.
Nancy Carr says
Glad your mother got her 85th birthday wish. Congratulations to the couple and blessings to all.
Edith says
How wonderful for your family! Congratulations!