The Nursery

close-up of  mobile by vickie

We have been working on preparing the nursery. Our good friends, Vickie and Marc, came to visit last weekend; it was extra incentive to get things ready since the nursery is also a guest room. With about a month until the due date, we have the room ready for the baby (and visitors, too). Though much remains the same, we've added a few special new items.

The mobile above the crib was handmade by our friend Vickie. She really personalized it with hand-sewn felt orange stripped cats that look like Oscar and Toby. The blanket on the crib was handmade by Mel's aunt Beth. They both look great in the room.

photo by chris

Chris took the photographs hanging near the bed this spring. One of the photos is of a robin in a tree and the other is of a dandelion (the same one we use as a header for this website). Given the long Minnesota winters, we chose to include reminders of the spring and new life.

artwork by trish grantham

Above the dresser we will also use as a changing table, we hung artwork that Mel's sister Shell sent. They are by a Portland artist.

We're thankful for all of these gifts plus the many more that we have received. They all send our thoughts to people and places we care for.