August was a busy month for Number One Mom and Dad. First, the Jeneric Clan came for a visit. Toddler Jeneric wanted to say "hi":


Then, a special rug we ordered from way out in Toronto finally arrived:


And with the help of a couple of Enterprising Grandparents-To-Be, we were able to finish decorating and outfitting the nursery with some spoils from a baby shower:


Number One Dad repainted and refinished a cute little round table for the nursing nook:


Enterprising Grandparents-To-Be found and installed some window dressings for the nursing nook:
The crib is dressed, toy-ed up and ready to go. Some kind souls hand knitted a couple of sweaters for Ninja Baby:



The changing center is stockpiled and ready. The painting is a souvenir from our tropical holiday:

And of course, we were provided a cows for a nice final touch, in honor of Number One Mom's humble farming roots:


So we are roughly two months away from Ninja Baby's world premiere (ETA October 26, 2008). Number One Mom and I think it's time for a contest. Contestants are invited to guess Ninja Baby's actual birth date and time and gender, and submit their guesses in the comments section of this blog entry. The closest guess of the date and time will win. In the event of a tie, we will use the gender guess as a tie-breaker. The winner will receive a gen-you-wine, 3"x5" glossy picture of Ninja Baby. The deadline for entry is September 30, 2008 at 12:00 PM. Any entry after that date will be eliminated from consideration.

Good Luck!