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The Nursery Progression

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Here are some pictures of the nursery in stages.  The first few show just plain primed walls with painting tape.  The next couple show us starting to paint, followed by the adventure that was putting up the chair rail.  The last photos are finishing the painting, doing some touch ups, and the finished product.  It was a lot of fun, and Nicole's nesting urges were satisfied for the time being.  We're doing a ladybug theme, with the green and pink being the dominant colors. We do have some accents like picture frames, shelves, and hanging baskets that are being painted red.  All we need now is some baby furniture.  Enjoy the photos and comment away.



 








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Unknown said…
looks nice, but where am I going to live?
July 31, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Anonymous said…
It looks wonderful. Our grandbaby will just love her room! Love you all!
July 31, 2008 at 2:52 PM
jim Dainty said…
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July 31, 2008 at 8:39 PM
jim Dainty said…
Looks great. Love the colors. Ryan, you have become quite the handyman.
Can't wait to see everything first hand
Love
Dad
July 31, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Mrs. Johnson's 4th grade said…
oooh! i'm so glad that you've joined the blog world!
laurel can be cabinmates with your little girl! :)
those ultrasound pictures are great! laurel came out of the womb sucking her thumb...but she hasnt been able to find it since! :)
come visit iron river!
August 2, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Anonymous said…
wow----trading spaces move over and make room for ladybug places!
August 3, 2008 at 5:46 PM
ses said…
I love the pink and green colors! Even better than how you described them! Ha! I look forward to seeing it in person - hope that the beginning of school is going well for you...or does go well as it is quickly approaching.
August 9, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Jenny said…
Nikki looks SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY to be crafting. I love it!
August 21, 2008 at 1:56 PM
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