Baby purchases thus far...

Sunday, November 14, 2010
So we didnt plan on purchasing much for the baby this early, but some things kind of fell in our lap. Our first purchase was a stroller. Our friends have the Quinny 3 Buzz stroller and after throwing that in my car I realized I actually really liked the way the stroller worked. Its easy to open and close, easy to pack and it seems as if we have plenty of options for the way it faces. The main problem was it was expensive. Well, after stopping to do some shopping we found one on sale with all the fixings WAY cheaper than we would have in the store. I love it and cant wait to use it. We purchased it in a dark Teal color but I couldnt find a photo online to match. Here is the stroller we purchased:











This thing is super easy to fold and unfold and I can wait to use it. We also were able to get the attachments with it including the bassinet. Here is the color of the one we purchased:










We had to quickly wrap it in a plastic bag because the two kittens think its a new bed for them. Oh the fight we are going to have when it comes down to opening the crib and the other fun cuddly items they will want to sleep in.  We ended up getting the rain covers, the conversion kit for the carseat, the stroller, the bassinet, bug nets and extra straps for less than we would have gotten the stroller. Take that for bargain shopping.

Our other recent purchases have included things for the baby bedroom. We aren't planning on getting a bedding set since most of the pieces they will not use. We plan to use the mobile, the sheets, the crib dust ruffle, and that is it. We were browsing Kenwood mall one Friday night and decided to stop in Pottery Barn kids. We walked in, found a crib we loved, and decided we would love to have it. We didn't make the purchase that day, but we did take a swatch home to match the wood with the items we already have. We were lucky enough to still have a baby dresser from when I was a child. It is still in excellent condition, just needs some new drawer pulls and we should be set. My dad volunteered to make the changing table (with a little coaxing from me) so we have a full bedroom set. Here is the crib we purchased:














We did manage to find some art pieces to start our decorating process as well. We found ABC letters and a map to frame and put in the babies room. We cant wait to see how it all looks together. Here are the art pieces:

















We cant wait to find a permanent place to live and get this stuff out of boxes. I am excited to see how it all comes together.

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