You may have noticed a lack of big DIY projects on my blog over the last few months. No Britney Spears coffee tables. No ugly purple desks. No painting huge laminate armoires.
Lately, I’ve just felt sick. And tired. And sick and tired of being sick and tired. But, I have a good reason why.
I am now able to joyously announce that Zack’s biggest wish has come true. He is finally going to be a big brother.
As you can imagine, we are simply over the moon that we’ll have a second little one joining us in August. I think this is the one ultimate DIY project that doesn’t need a tutorial.
He has grand plans of “baby brother” sleeping with him in his bed as soon as he’s born. It’s too early for us to know the sex of the baby, but Zack and I are both 100% convinced (and super excited) that it will be another boy. My husband, Tom, isn’t making any predictions. He’s no fun!
I’m at the end of my first trimester, and we’ve had our 12 week scan to make sure everything is looking good. I’m hoping that I will be back to my energetic, DIY self in the next few weeks.
I want to give a huge thanks to my long-time friend JJ of The BLAH BLAH BLAHger and Jen Johnson Photography. I took these photos of Zack and she waved her magic editing wand on them (all while keeping my pregnancy a secret). I love you, Jen!
I also ordered his shirt from Zoey’s Attic. It’s so adorable that I know that some of you would be asking. I can’t wait to order matching Big/Little tees once the baby gets here.
Congrats to Natalie! I’ll get you in contact with Cathy so you can make your selection!
If you weren’t the big winner, don’t forget that you can receive 15% off your Cap Creations purchase by entering LWL15 at checkout!
Kristine says
Congratulations Lindsay on your most exciting news!
wildvanilla says
Ok, I just have to say that I *totally* knew it! Or at least I suspected. I wanted to ask you a dozen times. I'm so happy for you Lindsay!! You will love having them 4 1/2 years apart too. Zack will be such a wonderful helper!
Super huge congratulations!!!
(Love the shirt too! I'll have to check that gal out.)
Embellished Bayou says
Congrats, how exciting! Sounds like Zach will be the BEST big brother!
Lindy says
Congratulations! I suspected as much! I can't wait to see how you are going to decorate the nursery!
ethan@OPC says
Hurray!! Congrats
the BLAH BLAH BLAHger says
Yay for the ultimate DIY project!!!
Nadir @ Hodgepodge says
YAY!!! Congratulations! How exciting to have a new little one in your life. I hope that you're back to yourself soon. Blessings!
Suzan says
Congratulations to EVERYONE!
Kelly says
Oh how wonderful. Congrats.
ilovemy5kids says
What a sweet blessing!!! Congrats!!!!
Kelly@TearingUpHouses says
AHHH! Congratulations!!! That is SO EXCITING!!! Yayyy! 🙂
Kelly
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Congratulations, Lindsay!!! Going from one to two is a big transition, but it is WONDERFUL! 🙂 So excited for you. 🙂
Kelly at I Dream of Decor says
Those photo's are adorable! your little guy is too cute in his big brother t-shirt:) and thanks for the link because I need to get one of these for my best friend who is expecting in May. Congrats to you and your family and I hope you feel better soon
Centsational Girl says
Big congratulations to your family !! Yay, another little one to love. Zack looks adorable in those pictures !!!
So you're not going to give us the tutorial on this little project ? 🙂
See you soon at Bliss, can't wait to meet you !
Sarah @ Dream In Domestic says
Congratulations!!! How exciting! Those pictures are too precious!
If you are going to be redecorating for the new baby, you could head over to my blog and enter the pillow giveaway I posted today. They have a lot of great options to win!
Congrats again!
squareby says
Congratulations! I wish you an easy pregnancy and all the best for you and your family.
Brenna says
Congrats!!!! Such exciting news!!!!
Gwen says
Congratulations! I am sure that it was tough to keep mum while being so excited.
Sara says
Congrats on Baby!!!
Mrs. Petrie says
Yay! What a great project you have been working on. Our "project" is due this Saturday, so I can completely understand where you are coming from. I love your son's room and I can't wait to see what you do with your new baby's room.
Katy says
What great news! I love that big brother shirt, too. Hope you will have a happy and healthy pregnancy!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
What absolutely wonderful news! My congratulations to the entire family.
tonya says
Wow!! Congratulations to you (and Zack)!! He is gorgeous, by the way!
Kara@ Creations by Kara says
Congratulations, that is so exciting!! Love the cute photos of your little "big brother". What a cutie!
Michelle says
Congratulations!!!! Another baby is so exciting and making your first a 'big' is so fun. They get so in to the baby, it's an absolute joy. Enjoy this very special time!
Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says
Oh, congrats Lindsay!! How exciting! Zach's gonna be a cute big brother, huh? 😉 Blessings!
Beth@The Stories of A to Z says
Oh my goodness, congratulations!! How exciting for you all. And yes, thanks for not doing a tutorial for us :). Lol!
Cottage Dreamers says
Congratulations! That's the most exciting DIY project ever!
MOM OF 2 says
Congrats! I have a Zack too!
Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage says
CONGRATS!!!
Frugal Home Designs says
Congrats! That is awesome.
pk @ Room Remix says
I'm SO happy for you1 Congratulations!
Jen @ Canadian Rhapsody says
Congratulations!
I'm expecting August 9th, and I've felt totally the same the past few months. I've managed to avoid morning sickness, but not the fatigue and typically I'm just not up for much more than taking care of the house while it's just me at home.
Looking forward to some nursery posts!
onegirliegirl says
Congratulations!!
Nancy says
Congratulations, Lindsay!
Nancy
Andréann says
Congratulations! We'll be giving birth in the same times. It's my second, too 🙂
Tyler says
Congrats! such a blessing:)
Laura says
I'm just a lurker, but wanted to offer my congratulations!!!! I'm so excited for your family.
Kris says
Oh, what wonderful news!!!!!! Congratulations! And yes, I was thinking about how dang cute that little tee was. Thanks for the link! 🙂
Catherine Hansen Peart says
Great news!! Congratulations! I am loving that shirt so much – going to check her out now.
Andrea says
Congrats. That is adorable big brother being so proud and excited. I "trained" my son to help his little sister out (hold her hand across the street with me, keep her from going up the stairs, etc.) and they were/are inseperable. It makes my heart go pitter patter to see them hold hands across the street still and it's 6 years later! Aw, the love.
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
Congrats!!! 🙂
Jessica @ This Blessed Life says
Hahaha I loved this: "I think this is the one ultimate DIY project that doesn't need a tutorial."
Could be a great way to boost some traffic! lol 😉
Congratulations!
Anonymous says
Congratulations! I just found your blog and have really loved looking around. You inspire me to get working. Not with your current project though – ha. All done with that! 🙂
Bombtastic Belle says
Congrats! 🙂
Elise Frederickson says
Well that's a fantastic DIY project!! Congrats! 🙂
Beth says
Congratulations!
Sarah M says
Congrats!! That is the CUTEST way to get your son excited about being an older brother!! So exciting!!
Ally says
Wheee! Congratulations! That's so exciting.
Kim @ Everything Etsy says
I'm so happy for you!!!! 🙂 The photos are awesome and something wonderful to save…take care!
I did notice you weren't on Twitter as much and I almost asked you if everything was Okay.
Kim
MrsJenB says
Hooray! Congratulations!!!
Heather @ Gaggle of Giggly Girls says
CONGRATS!!!! What a sweet big brother your son will be! So precious!
Carey @ The Garcia Family says
Happy news- congratulations!
C. Beth says
I am so excited for you to enter the world of mother-of-two-dom, Lindsay! Sending lots of feelin' better vibes your way,…
Miss Tiff says
Always seems to light up my face, hearing about a sweet baby! Congratulations to you, AND proud Big Brother Zack, of course.
Judith says
Congratulations!
Beautiful pictures of Zack.
Judith
Tasha says
That is so exciting!!! Congratulations!
Kelly @ Make It Sparkly Mama says
Aw congratulations. There is nothing like a new baby to love. Your little boy Zack is Adorable. He is going to be such a good brother.
Monica the Bride says
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your beautiful family.
Sara @ Russet Street Reno says
Great news! Your son is too cute with his shirt 🙂
Miss Mustard Seed says
Congratulations! I know that sick & tired feeling. Hope you come out of it soon! Take care.
HazeWea says
Oh my goodness!! Congratulations!! Another blessing!! I bet the baby will be jus as cute as big brother, Zack! =)
Robin's Nesting Place says
Congratulations to you and big brother! I love the pictures!
Jen says
SO exciting! Congratulations! I'm sure your son is going to be the BEST big brother!
Charlotte says
Blessings all around because that's wonderful and exciting news for your entire family – especially for big brother Zack…
Fondly,
Charlotte
Kelli says
Congratulations to you and your family!
Liz says
Awe! Congratulations to your cute little family! Don't worry about the blog….you're growing a HUMAN! 🙂
Liz
http://lovingthismomstuff.blogspot.com/
♥Amber Filkins♥ says
Congrats again!! I am so excited for you!!
♥
Lorie says
Congratulations!!
Denise M. says
Congratulations, Lindsay!! What fabulous news!! Looking forward to hearing all about your new arrival!
Carmie, the Single Nester says
Congrats to you!! Many blessings for a great pregnancy and birth!
melissa says
congratulations! what a sweet big brother 🙂
Anny says
Congratulations!!!
Shady Lady! says
Congrats!!! His shirt is precious!!
Mom in High Heels says
How wonderful! Congratulations to Zack on becoming a big brother. I'm sure he'll be wonderful at it.
Melanie says
That is so sweet…him looking at the picture and smiling from ear to ear. Congrats to you!
Southern Gal says
So sweet! My daughter just found out today she's having a girl! So exciting.
abby @ tales and trials says
Congrats Lindsay!!
Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals says
Congrats and lucky girl
Check out my blog for a Valentine GIVEAWAY,
Sylvia
The Clines says
Congratulations! How exciting!
Amy says
Congratulations, Lindsay! What wonderful, wonderful news! Glad to hear that you are entering the second trimester and will soon be able to eat more than saltines 🙂
Grace says
Congrats – now that is a DIY project worth talking about. We're looking forward to seeing the after photos (haha).
kermiefrg says
Congratulations! How exciting!
Leah says
Congratulations! Wishing you a happy healthy pregnancy.
Clarinda says
Wow! Congratulations!! How very exciting for you. 🙂
Amanda says
Congrats!
Becolorful says
So excited for you. My three are almost grown but this takes me back. There is nothing so exciting as the news of a new baby. Congrats.
Sharon in NE says
Great project!
Anne (La Vie en Rose) says
What a beautiful post, in ALL aspects. Congrats to you all. We shall be looking forward to all sorts of 'baby' inspired creations…hehe.
Lindsay Phenes says
Congrats!!! How stinking exciting for your family! So tell me – HOW have you kept this a secret?! I JUST found out this week that I'm pregnant as well with #2 and it is killing me to wait til next week! (I'm making V-Day cards to send to family. Except I'm doing something baby-themed on the outside, then inside will write something like "Oops, we must have forgotten it's Valentine's Day. We have baby on the brain!" and then including a picture of the pregnancy test.)
Again, congratulations Lindsay! I'm super excited for you.
Vacskamati says
What a great news!! Congratulations and best wishes!! 🙂
yanytrddlv says
Congratulations! May God bless you and your family always. And may this be an easy pregnancy!
Yanira
Simply Susan says
Congrats! To you and your family ;o)
Melynda says
Wonderful photos of Zach, he looks like a great "big brother" in training! Happiness to you all.
Ανεράιδα says
Good for you, I am very happy! Best wishes!!
~~Mia~~ says
What? No tutorial???!!!!
HAHA, jk, that is super exciting news, I'm very happy for you guys!
Congrats!
xox
Adrienne says
How exciting! Congratulations to you and your family!!
Reshma Sanjeev says
Congratulations!!! Congratulations to Zack on becoming a big brother
erindelanty says
Congrats! You can't imagine my surprise when I checked your blog and saw one of my own shirts! I'm Erin – just another mom with a t-shirt business and a blogaholic! 🙂 I run the Pecking Order shirts solely and have been a lurker of your blog in the past. So funny!
Congrats again and thanks for picking one of my shirts. Maybe we can do a giveaway or something soon for your readers! 🙂
Lana says
Congratulations!
Stacey@StaceysCreations says
Congrats!! Babies are such a blessing as you already know. Hope you are feeling better soon:-)
Shuggilippo says
Hooray! Oh congrats I can't wait to see all the DIY Baby stuff you get your hands into. 🙂
E. Williamson says
How you keep up with all of these comments I will never know. However… THIS IS AWESOME NEWS!!!! I couldn't be happier for you guys! Praying for the tired and sleepy to pass soon so that you can be energetic once more! Here's to a long and boring 7 more months. 🙂
Cristin says
Congrats on your pregnancy! Like one of your other readers, I am also due on August 9th. Hooray for August babies!
KRutledge says
Happy congrats to you and Zack! Can't wait to see all the awesome things you're going to make especially for the new little one.
heidi @ wonder woman wannabe says
Congratulations, girl!! Hope you get to feeling better soon. You're little man is so charming in those photos! 😉
Robin Sampson says
Congratulations Linsay. You are blessed.
Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. Ps 127:3
Hope to get to know you at Blissdom.
Allyson/HBMomof2 says
Congratulations on your newest project! Happy blessings and many prayers to you all. Love your son's shirt!
Ruth says
Congratulations to you and your family!!! How very exciting. Your son is too cute.
Ruth
Liberty :) says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Cindy says
Oh I go away for a couple of days and look what happens! 🙂 Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you guys. And big brother looks so happy! 4 years is a good spread, you'll enjoy it. 🙂
Jen @ Fun Family Tips says
Congatulations!! Such exciting news and such a cute shirt. I saw it and immediately went to send you a comment to ask where you got it (thankfully I read on before I did! 🙂
Leslie says
congrats!
2 are wonderful!
Elle says
Congratulations! That's extremely wonderful news for you and your loved ones. Looking forward to seeing all of the adorable baby-decor you are bounding to be creating.
Jennifer Rizzo says
Congrats to you! Wonderful news!!!
elizabeth says
So, so happy for you!
melissa * 320 Sycamore says
Lindsay~
So excited for you~congratulations!! I hope you're having a blast at Blissdom!
Melissa
Joelle says
Congratulations!! Very exciting! Will you find out the sex of the baby? My new dining room table arrived today and I was trying to remember if it was your website that had the mossy letters hanging on the back of your kitchen chairs? I know you're busy, so I'll look around on my own for it! love your site! (wwww.djcannon.blogspot.com)
Pamela says
Congrats Lindsay!! How exciting for you all!
Amy's Blah, Blah, Blogging says
Congratulations on your pregnancy! That is truly wonderful news!
I cannot believe what you did to that table. Amazing!
Kristin says
OMG, congrats Lindsay!!! SO wonderful!! I'm pushing for number 2 myself. Daddy is somewhat reluctant. Ah ha ha. Love that little man's shirt. Way precious!
anna says
Your blog makes me smile so I am nominating you for the Sunshine Award! You can find the details on my blog here: girls-go-green.blogspot.com keep up the good work!
Pat says
Congratulations! Zack is absolutely adorable and looks as though he is very pleased about the new baby. Hope you're feeling stronger too. Take good care of yourself!
Amy @ Living Locurto says
Your photos are adorable! Congratulations on the baby to be. It was so great meeting you in Nashville… FUN times:-) I'm looking forward to all of your DIY projects now.
April says
Congrats on the little bun, I love love love your blog your are soooo very talented 🙂
Rah says
I have been a fan of your blog for a while. I have tried some of your projects. Just wanted to stop by and say hello and thanks for all of the great posts and ideas:)
Susan @ Your home, only better. says
It's been said very well here, but I'd like to add my super big "congrats" to you and your family!
Jen says
I am so happy for you all — many, many congratulations!
Thelittlebrownhouse.us says
I read your bog this morning and promptly went and ordered two of those shirts for two of my grandkids that have a sibling on the way. Then I just found out this afternoon that my other daughter is having a third child too! I guess I had better go order a couple more! Yikes! I will have 6 grandkids by the time I turn 50! Thanks so much for sharing – your son is adorable and congrats!
Jennifer says
Congratulations!!!
Diana@DevineDesigns says
Congratulations!!! So happy for you.
Adams Family says
Congratulations Lindsay!! We have a 5 year old boy and after 4 years of trying, we found out at Christmas that we were pregnant with blessing #2…also due in August. My 5 year old son sounds like your Zack, he has been praying for a baby brother/sister for a long time and is VERY excited! I will have to order him one of those adorable shirts. I hope you start feeling better soon…and by the way, I love your blog!