DIY blocks

On a pregnancy message board I participate on, a girl had posted pictures of her baby with these blocks that she bought from the internet at www.bbblocks.com. They are to help show how old the baby is in each picture. I figured it would be a cute tradition and a way to help me organize pictures of her growth.



I couldn't justify spending $40 bucks plus shipping & handling, so I figured I would spend 10 bucks on the wood blocks and do it myself with the paint I already have.

I found 2 solid blocks at the craft store but could not find a long solid one.... so I made my own with 4 pieces of wood and some hot glue.
My belly got in the way of the picture ;)


Here are the materials I used...
I bought the sharpie paint markers but after 2 attempts to write with them, I got frustrated and gave up. A mini melt down and a time out on my comfy hammock outside, I decided to try another way... use a paint brush and paint.
The blocks did not turn out how I wanted, but I can live with it. I told Wes it looked sloppy like a little kid made them and his response was, "Well, it is for a little kid"... the man makes a good point.


Here is the finished product... (well somewhat, I still have touching up to do...but I am over it right now)...because that is how far along I am :)


Wes took a few pictures of me with the blocks in Bailey's room, sorry I am looking a little haggard these days. I guess being 38 weeks pregnant, I really don't need to apologize for not looking my best.


2 weeks to go until she is due but she will most likely be here a week from Friday (the 30th)...I will update about that on Tuesday after my doctor appointment, which will probably be my last one.