Picture Time for Ramsey

Mom came to visit Ramsey for a few days.  We were playing with him after his bath and had to take some pictures!   Being a new Mom is such a special gift.  Babies grow so quickly, so I am determined to get pictures of every step of the way!

 

A Visit From Nana, Bumpa, & Crew

 To celebrate Connor's birthday, we had a houseful; Nana Vicki, Bumpa, Uncle Cory, puppies Max & Maggie, and the rest of us hung out and enjoyed an afternoon.  Uncle Cory and the puppies met Ramsey for the first time.  We had good photo opportunities!

 

 

 

Connor's 12th Birthday

It's hard to believe that Connor is growing up this fast!  He turned 12 on February 1st and is in the 6th Grade.  To celebrate, Nana Vicki & Bumpa, Uncle Cory, and puppies Max and Maggie came to visit.  He got some awesome presents; Call of Duty Legos, PS3 games, a gift card, money, a remote control helicopter with police car, and more. 

 

 

Ramsey's Nursery

What once was a second kitchen downstairs is now a sweet new bedroom for Ramsey.

Transforming Ramsey's nursery has been quite a project!  

• The oak cabinetry that lined the walls was removed and hung in the garage (then stained and added hardware).
• The old linoleum that was once glued to the slab floor was peeled up (oh what a "fun" project THAT was!).
• The ceiling tiles were removed.
• All of the electrical at counter height was moved down to floor height.
• A new drywall ceiling was installed and walls were patched and skim-coated.
• New pot lights were installed in the ceiling.
• New carpet was installed.
• A closet was built out.
• A new door was stained and hung.
• New crown molding and base molding was installed.
• All of the furniture that we used was sanded, primed, and four coats of cherry red lacquer paint was applied.
• THEN... then, we got to paint the walls and decorate!

We still have a little ways to go before the room is complete, but we're getting there, slowly but surely!  

Vintage airplanes is the theme for Ramsey's room.  Above his crib is a canvas of a WWII British Spitfire plane, his bedding is in patriotic colors with WWI biplanes and WWII fighters, and he's got model airplanes on his shelves, more being added as he grows.

Also, we're going to hang pictures of all of Ramsey's loved ones on the walls so he's surrounded by friendly faces.  We'll have to acquire pictures of them with Ramsey at future family functions.

We hope little Ramsey will love his bedroom for years to come!