Bless Erica Weekend

I don't want to forget the great weekend we had at Erica's two weeks ago.  She is due this coming week with baby girl!  In an effort to help her organize, treat the girls to some fun decor, wash baby stuff, set up equipment, and let's not forget: eat at the Green Gateau, we made our way to Lincoln.  It was just mom, Alisa, and I.  We were on mission to accomplish things!  We wanted to leave with Erica feeling completely ready and relaxed.  With five children, a gal needs some help.  Not to mention, it's so much more fun when doing these things with your mom and sisters.

We moved furniture around and helped set up the new furniture Mark put together.  It was so fun to sit with the girls and go through stuff.  They crack me up in their differences.  I love how God does that.
Lydia likes to keep.every.thing.
Madeline likes to keep things tidy.
So, we gave them each a space, and helped them get it all set how they like it.

These little girls are gaining a roommate, Jules.
While Erica and all the girls were gone Friday, we painted their room and the baby room.  We took down the bed, as they are all getting new beds, and organized the closet.
Alisa painted the canvases, I made the "bunting," and we created a fun little space for them.  The girls loved painting with Alisa, and the finished product is so adorable!

And the baby's room.  This got a new coat of paint, a little rearranging, and we made a pretty little wall.  This is totally Erica's style; beauty.  And let's face it: she'll spend a lot of time in that chair, so we want her to like what she is looking at.
We got all the little itty bitty clothes and other baby necessities out.
Baby "E" can come anytime now!

It was such a fun weekend.  I know the kids would have loved to play, but sometimes it's nice to just concentrate on being a help.  And, time with just my nieces is pretty special too.  We can't wait for our next trip to Lincoln to meet the littlest lady.