To brighten up the room, we (and by “we” I mean mostly Anna, Stella and Christine) created pom-poms, following the very simple instructions by Martha Stewart. At the risk of breaking one of Brad Pitt’s “New Rules for Highly Evolved Humans” I’m linking to her how-to for party poms. I love these! My infatuation started after seeing 2 bright pink poms in the room of Andy & Olinda’s daughter. Great craft idea to spruce up a room and add a touch of whimsy.

I love this idea of capturing each week in a photo and a letter to the baby. What a great way to record the ups and downs of the pregnancy, about the anticipation and excitement of planning for the family and to be able to share all this with your child years down the road. So to all you moms-to-be out there, no matter how “chubby” or “unattractive” you feel (possibly due to back aches, morning sickness, and the bowling ball sized package you’re carrying – I’m just guessing here…), take this opportunity to capture this amazing moment in your life and recognize how beautiful you are!