BIZZY IZZY: April 2012

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Isabelle's Nursery

I finally took pictures of Isabelle's nursery, only took me about 9 months. I chose to do her nursery in my favorite book as a child, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." I chose that theme before we even new the sex. It was something that no one else had and it was a very gender neutral theme. I have received so many complements on it.

It was hard for me to find a crib mobile with "The Hungry Caterpillar" theme. So instead I purchased the Leaf Canopy by IKEA to put over her crib. She loves it, actually she kept rolling over to look at it when she was suppose to me sleeping. The quilt on her crib was made by my Grandma Turnpaugh, she had made so many things for us as kids and she is amazing at it. The Hungry Caterpillar pillow on her rocker my Grandpa Turnpaugh's wife Judy made for Isabelle, it turned out great also. All the Crib toys I purchased at ericcarlemuseum.org. The have tons of great toys clothes and even fabric. The rocking chair we got from Tyler's mom, Karen his stepfather, Dan and GG Catherine from Walmart.com.

The Caterpillar rocker I purchased at ericcarlemuseum.org also. That place is my addiction. I love going there to see what new toys they have. I can't wait for her 1st birthday to get all of her party supplies from there.

I made this bulletin board for her. The polka dot boarder I purchased from ericcarlemuseum.org. Funny story is that I though it was wall paper boarder so I purchased a lot of it. Now I got to think of more crafts to do with the rest. I used a stencil to spell out her name on scrapbook paper. I also put old picture of Tyler and I when we were young. I also posted a picture of Tyler grandpa Andrews that Isabelle never got to meet.

This dresser used to by my dads when he was young then I got it when I was in high school and painted it neon colors to go with my crazy bright bed room. I got it from my dads and added a few new colors

I made this piggy bank for her also. Walmart had kits with a white bank, paint and the eyes. It wasn't too hard to make just followed picture I had of The Hungry Caterpillar. Now it's time to start filling it for her college fund :)

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Gatlinburg 2012

In April of 2012 we took a short family vacations with my Gigi Catherine, Grandma Hill and my great aunt, Alice and great uncle, Jerry to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Dad's cousin Ashley lives there up in the mountain. Then my aunt Elizabeth, uncle and cousins from Georgia to stay in a cabin and catch up and celebrate Gigi's 70th birthday.

Dollywood

One day we took a trip to Dollywood. We rode on the rides and enjoyed the great weather. Isabelle, Karen, Sarah, Ashley, GG Caterine and Elizabeth took in a dancing show. I was such a great day to spend with the family.

Aquarium

The Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg was amazing. It was the first time we have taken Isabelle to see fish besides at Grandma Hill house in uncle Bradens fish tank. She was amazed, especially in the underwater tunnel.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Isabelle 6 months photo shoot

Isabelle's 6 month photo shoot was my favorite. She was sitting up at that time and was such a happy baby. Along with doing her 6 month pictures we are did a generation photo with Tyler's dad, Terry and his step mother, Jackie. I was so much fun for all of us. she just loved the attention if you can't tell.

Isabelle with all of her Caterpillar toys

Such a big girl

My favorite part of this picture is her chunky legs.

I love her

Her eyes look so beautiful in this picture.

We go so many compliments on this picture.

She was in such a good mood all day.

Grandma and Grandpa Carboni with Isabelle.

Three generations of Carboni's

Isabelle's baby shower

We were fortunate enough to have two baby shower. We did that so that my elderly family didn't have to drive far. Isabelle's god mother, Donna, is also big into coupons, so she stocked up on diapers for her and 7 months later we still have not needed to buy diapers yet. Our first baby shower was hosted by Tyler's mom, Karen and grandmother, Catherine. The second baby shower was hosted by my mother, Mariann and my aunt Sue. We had the second shower after Isabelle was born so that people who didn't make it to the hospital when she was born could see her. We did both of the baby showers in the theme "The Hungry Caterpillar." It was a book that my mom always read to us kids and I thought it was a great theme.

The Hungry Caterpillar cakes

Mommy & Daddy

All of Isabelle's diapers thanks to Donna & all the baby shower guests

Isabelle's 3 months photos.

We have taken all of Isabelle's pictures at Sear Portrait Studio and they do the best job. Although it helps that she is so cute and loves being the center of attention. We got her 3 month pictures taken around chirstmas time. She was just starting to set up by herself, however we still used a support chair for her. We also did a 5 generation picture with Isbelle, Tyler, his mom Karen, His Grandmother Catherine and his great grandmother Erma.

All the Grandmas and Isabelle

Isabelle, Mommy & Daddy

Isabelle in her Christmas outfit

Isabelle's newborn photoshoot

We have had all of Isabelle's pictures taken at Sear Portrait Studio and they do an excellent job. These are Isabelle's newborn photo shoot.

This was for Tyler's dad who was in the Army

This is my favorite picture of her

Our little Angel, was tired

Isabelle laying in her daddy's arms.

Isabelle wrapped in a Pittsburgh Steelers towel, Tyler and his dad Terry love the Steelers

She was such a good girl for all the pictures.

Isabelle again with the Steelers Towel

Isabelle Catherine Carboni

Isabelle Catherine Carboni has been the biggest blessing in our lives. I can't imagine my life without her and what I did before she was born. She has grown so fast and continues to amaze me with everthing she does.