Lesli's "Virtual Baby Shower"

<div style="text-align: center;">Hi This is Lesli from <a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/">My Old Country House</a> blog and like you, I am over the moon happy for Erin and Chris and their new arrival...!!!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The following was intended to take place BEFORE the little prince arrived, but no matter, the message is as important now. So READ on...and I will meet you back <a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/">at my place!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">***************************************************************************</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">FIRST COMES LOVE...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chris-and-erin.jpg"><img alt="ERIN AND CHRIS IN LOVE" class="size-medium wp-image-4019" height="281" src="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chris-and-erin-500x281.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">ERIN AND CHRIS IN LOVE</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />...THEN COMES MARRIAGE...<br /><br /><a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/i-tMF3z7Q.jpg"><img alt="JUNE 2011 CHRIS AND ERIN GET MARRIED" class="size-medium wp-image-4025" height="229" src="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/i-tMF3z7Q-500x229.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">JUNE 2011</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">CHRIS AND ERIN GET MARRIED</span></i><br /><br /><br />...THEN COMES A BABY BUMP...<br /><br /><a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/erin-38-weeks.jpg"><img alt="ERIN AT 38 WEEKS..." class=" wp-image-4023 " height="541" src="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/erin-38-weeks.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">ERIN AT 38 WEEKS...</span></i><br /><br /><br />...AND A DARLING NURSERY....<br /><br /><a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nursery-peek.jpg"><img alt="WESLEY'S ADORABLE NURSERY!" class="size-medium wp-image-4024" height="494" src="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nursery-peek-500x494.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">WESLEY'S ADORABLE NURSERY!</span></i><br /><br /><br />...AND A PRECIOUS BABY BOY!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1229892_10201436337304100_706588004_n.jpg"><img alt="WESLEY ALAN BORN AUGUST 20, 2013 6 LBS. 14 OZ. 20.5 INCHES TINY" class="size-full wp-image-4022" height="400" src="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1229892_10201436337304100_706588004_n.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><i>WESLEY ALAN</i><br /><i>BORN AUGUST 20, 2013</i><br /><i>6 LBS. 14 OZ.</i><br /><i>20.5 INCHES TINY</i><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">As many of you know, Baby Wesley Alan made his appearance a few days early...</div><div style="text-align: center;">....and so, for Chris and Erin ...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">...Parenthood begins....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are no doubt an abundance of friends and family in Erin and Chris's life that will make sure that their sweet baby Wesley has every THING he needs to get up and down and all around in this world...but as we all know...it takes a village to raise a child.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">...ALL of us...Erin's followers and supporters of the "House of Turquoise" blog are a</div><div style="text-align: center;">UNIQUE <b>NEW</b> KIND OF VILLAGE.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">A baby is a baby for just the blink of an eye...but childhood and parenthood is a long winding road, with twists and turns...ups and downs...highs ...and even though most days feel like Christmas...yes even some lows...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I invite you all to share with Erin and Chris ...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">..."YOUR UNIQUE<span style="font-size: 20px;"><b> VIRTUAL</b></span> GIFT"<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Something from you...a word, a story, a bit of advice, a lullaby, a quote, a poem or even a photograph.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">No MATERIAL GIFTS PLEASE.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">JUST Give <b>YOU</b></span>.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">My hope is that once all of these "GIFTS" are collected , I will compile them into a book that Erin and Chris can hold and share with their little Boy one day, and let him know how many people loved him before he even got here!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will collect all of your GIFTS via the comments section, <a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/">HERE</a> on <a href="http://myoldcountryhouse.com/">My Old Country House</a> Blog where this post will be replicated.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS.</div>

Lesli's "Virtual Baby Shower"

Hi This is Lesli from My Old Country House blog and like you, I am over the moon happy for Erin and Chris and their new arrival...!!!! The ...

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Big News!!!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeN-GAdaYmNoZMqaVNKvLLgSdlOCeluBHuSElfMdImxmgdagLbidTcz9kvcf2_bYG3jvYDAMGQrHzUVVE_eoLdOwm6Na7oTED7ZlwlprVHYQfpj8p5HdRvZX_Sp1XElJ6HGv3P4makckLD/s1600/1229892_10201436337304100_706588004_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeN-GAdaYmNoZMqaVNKvLLgSdlOCeluBHuSElfMdImxmgdagLbidTcz9kvcf2_bYG3jvYDAMGQrHzUVVE_eoLdOwm6Na7oTED7ZlwlprVHYQfpj8p5HdRvZX_Sp1XElJ6HGv3P4makckLD/s400/1229892_10201436337304100_706588004_n.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />You might have guessed by my lack of posting that this cutie decided to arrive a little early! Meet Wesley Alan, born on Tuesday 8/20/13 at 8:30 pm. (It was even a Blue Moon that night, what are the odds?!) 6 lbs 14oz, 20.5 inches long and perfect in every way–we can't stop staring! Life is beautiful! <br /><br />It's going to be a big ol' cuddle-fest in my household, so I'm not going to be spending much time on my computer here. I do have some great guest bloggers who've been ready and waiting to stand in though and I'm excited to share their turquoise spaces with you! (Once we unload our camera, I'll be sure to share some more pics too! And then there's the nursery of course!) <br /><br />Lastly I just want to say a huge heartfelt thank you for all of your thoughtful comments, emails and well-wishes during the home stretch and throughout the entire pregnancy! Your support and excitement mean the world to us!

Big News!!!

You might have guessed by my lack of posting that this cutie decided to arrive a little early! Meet Wesley Alan, born on Tuesday 8/20/13 at ...

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Welcome to the Mouse House

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tjxqwR6/0/O/i-tjxqwR6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-thJQ2pN/0/O/i-thJQ2pN.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LBt7wmm/0/O/i-LBt7wmm.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-KRSHGR4/0/O/i-KRSHGR4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6BKRd8G/0/O/i-6BKRd8G.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-RbQBdXp/0/O/i-RbQBdXp.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LtgNjsk/0/O/i-LtgNjsk.jpg" /><br /></center><br />Hayley of the inspiring and creative blog <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/2013/08/the-new-family-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">Welcome to the Mouse House</a> just finished up redecorating her cheerful family room...isn't it super cute?! I LOVE the color palette! I noticed <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/2n117lnwtnvADJCCIBDACCEHDHII?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinefabricstore.net%2Fdecor%2Fdrapery-fabric-and-supplies%2Fdrapery-fabric-by-manufacturer%2Fduralee-dahlia-aegean-fabric-.htm&cjsku=20875-246" target="_blank">Thomas Paul's Dahlia fabric</a> first, it's one of my favorites! (She actually made the curtains and throw pillows herself–check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MouseHouseCreations" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> for more of her handmade creations!) The artwork above the sectional is great too, it adds the perfect pop of color to the space! Read all about the space and see more photos (including before shots!) right <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/2013/08/the-new-family-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Welcome to the Mouse House

Hayley of the inspiring and creative blog Welcome to the Mouse House just finished up redecorating her cheerful family room...isn't it ...

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