Saturday, October 01, 2011

This time, last year -

This time last year, we were preparing our home for "Baby Beaty."  Eric painted the nursery while Mother painted the furniture...all in the 100 degree July heat here in Durham.  Then, we were showered by friends in several cities.  And, final preparations for Baby Beaty's arrival were still on the horizon.  In fact, we did not even have a name for Baby Beaty this time last year. 

Here is a look at what we were up to this time last year...

JULY 2010

The Nursery - "before"

Daddy wanted to paint the nursery by himself

Putting the crib together - it took all 3 of us

Patty painting shelving during a heat wave

Putting it all together

AUGUST 2010

Baby Shower in Nashville, TN
Baby Shower in Union City, TN - cakes made by my best friend, Mandy

Momma and Daddy-to-be took 1 last weekend getaway to Wrightsville Beach

SEPTEMBER 2010
One final girls trip to Knoxville, TN...

...for the Season Opener against UT Martin

The heat, pregnancy, and ankles don't mix well

Collecting some Tennessee soil to take into the birthing room...
at Mary Dinkin's creative suggestion

A Surprise Pampers Shower from the Chi Omegas at NC State

And more showering from Eric's co-workers at Duke

Mazi found her new home...under the crib

OCTOBER 2010

Final Date Night at Angus Barn

 And, finally, after much work, the nursery comes together





Family dinner on the eve of Baby Beaty's birth

A family of 3 for one more night

Baby's bags are packed and ready to go to Duke hospital at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow morning