Getting Closer

We are getting closer to being ready to move Ruthie out of the nursery and into her new room. Ian's dad helped us install a door (a very important item in a toddler's room) a few weekends ago. It turned out great. Now we just have to paint it. =) Hopefully that happens before the baby comes, but no huge loss if not. It's strange to have the shutter doors off that room, but it actually makes it feel more like a room and less like a den, so that's good.

Also, we moved the queen bed out of the room and moved in the hand-me-down dresser, chair and crib (can I just say that it's amazing having a big family?) into the room. We got the dresser from my parents, the crib from David and Gina, the chair from Sarah and Eric, and Mary and Mike gave us another changing pad. So awesome! (For the record, Peter and Sheila offered us their bassinet, but we already have a Moses basket.)

I am really hoping to work this weekend on painting and arranging the photo frame collage for Ruthie's wall, as well as figuring out how I'm going to hang the quilt Ian's grandmother made for Ruthie. What a treasure, to have a quilt hand made by your Great Grandmother! Some day, Ruthie will really appreciate that. =)

I'll be back with more photos as we make more progress. The countdown is on - 3 1/2 weeks to go!