Finishing touches

We decided instead of spending a chunk of money on a changing table we would turn an old dresser we had into a dresser/changing table that we could use in the nursery.

This project started off as a disaster!!!! I was going to try to get it done. Well, I couldn't figure out how to use the sander so I thought, I would just sand it by hand. NO THANKS. I did a few swipes and quit until Brent got home. He is so helpful!

Brent working hard!

Please don't mind the mess, our basement is another project for another day!

Once Brent had it sanded I started to prime and paint. He didn't need to assist with that since I thought I could handle it. I came up from the basement with tears in my eyes. I wanted lime green and it was the wrong color completely! He told me maybe it was the lighting (so optimistic) but he could tell by my face it wasn't what I was wanting.

That weekend my parents came over and we painted the circles for the nursery, that is the LIME GREEN I wanted. So, Monday Brent took the hoop to the local hardware store and had them match the green. ITS PERFECT! He re-painted the dresser for me. Its perfect! He finished it yesterday morning and now its in the nursery. We still need to get new "hardware" for it, but I can't figure out what kind of handles I want. Having this done is one step closer to our baby being here!!

Finished project (minus handles)

In Wrigley news....He has been a pain in the you know what! I found him wandering a couple miles away covered in mud. Brent was at work and I was not about to put him in the jeep being that muddy. So I rolled the window down and yelled for him to come home. I drove slow thinking he would follow my vehicle. Hah, that lasted about 1/2 a mile, because he then decided to just go in this field and "rest". I called Brent and he came and got him. Somebody got tied up for a few hours that day and HATED it! Naughty puppy! How many more years of puppy years?

Wrigley chillin' in the field ignoring me!!

This Sunday is my first baby shower thrown by some really great friends here in Harlan. I am super excited! It all is becoming so real. Last night we put together the stroller and car seat! Less than 10 weeks left!

Last weekend I was able to finally meet Levi and see Amanda. Their little family is perfect! We had a baby shower for Amanda and Levi. I also was able to spend some quality time with my grandparents. I think that might be the last trip to eastern Iowa before the baby is born!