thompson's nursery

One of my oldest and dearest friends, Joni, is amazingly talented and creative. A few years ago she launched her own company, Chocolate Butterbean, where she creates stationery, invitations, signage, and more that will make you swoon. Having been friends for nearly 25 years, Joni and I had the privilege of walking down the aisle a mere four weeks apart. Plus, we welcomed babies into the world just five weeks apart!


Since having Vivi Charles (who is absolutely adorable), Joni has started a new venture in all things baby. Her website, Lay Baby Lay, offers daily creative inspiration for modern nurseries, featuring unique style boards with Joni's impeccable eye for design and stunning detail.


Today she is featuring Thompson's nursery, and I couldn't be more thrilled! So scoot over to Lay Baby Lay and take a sneak peek at our fabulous (and uber budget friendly) nursery.

a valentine project

Thompson and I made Valentines tonight for his wee care workers and Sunday School teachers. I'm so grateful for the men and women who love on our son and take such wonderful care of him each Sunday. So during this special time of year, we want them to know how special they are to us!

I traced Thompson's hand on cardstock for an inexpensive, yet thoughtful Valentine greeting. Coupled with a giant Hersey bar (on sale at Walgreen's 2/$3), we've got sweet Valentines!

(And please disregard the scissors. They were out of Thompson's reach. Besides, we won't let him use the good scissors until his first birthday.)

"If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen." - 1 Peter 4:11