The new arrival.

Dear Readers,

One of the Sylvanian related gifts I got last Christmas was "The new arrival" set. Even though I already had a spare figure that I turned into Myriam Chantilly ,I was happy to get this set as it comes with a baby and a cute blue crib.

When I read that the new theme for the 12th creativity /crafting challenge in the Sylvanian Forum was "New babies" I thought it was the perfect time to unbox this set.
Hope you enjoy it!

The arrival of a new baby into a family is always a reason of joy and excitement in Sweet Berry Valley, especially if the parents have been longing to grow their family for a long time.
That´s what happened to the Chantillies´.

When Myriam and Maurice had their first daughter, Esme, they intended to raise a big family. However,years passed by and Myriam´s and Maurice´s hope to conceive a new baby faded away. Esme, as she was an only child,also wanted to have a baby brother or sister. That was what she wished for the most.She asked for it any time she blew out her birthday candles.
One fine day, when they least expected, their dream came true!

"Myriam,there´s nothing wrong with you. You don´t have a stomach bug. You´re expecting a baby!" Doctor Murdoch´s words left Myriam and Maurice open-mouthed and spechless for a few seconds.

But the good news made them react quickly.
"A baby, we´re going to have a baby, Maurice!" Myriam said with tears of joy in her eyes.
Doctor Murdoch who was watching the scene could hardly choke his tears back.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Shortly after Myriam and Maurice received the good news they started preparing their home  for their new baby.
Setting up the nursery was fun and exciting!

The Chantillies´wanted to create a relaxing space for their baby and little by little they turned the guest room into a comfortable nursery.

They chose a lovely rocking wicker crib

and a handmade blue bedding set made to order by Betty Puddleford. "The fabric feels so soft!" 

They also put a dresser to store all the baby products." Where shall I put the towels,mum?"

Maurice is such a thoughtful husband that he even bought a new armchair."I think it will be useful when we have to feed or soothe the baby" He said.

And after a few months that was the final result.

By the way,have you spotted the blue album on the dresser?
It was a baby shower gift from Cecil Maces, the villager photographer, and his wife.

Would you like to look through baby Jaques´s album?

His arrival brought his parents and sister lots of happiness and precious memories that they will preserve in this photo album.

Let´s have a look!

These are the photos that are in the album so far.Hope you like them!

For this challenge I made the dresser and the shelf out of white foam.The baby mat is also made out of foam covered with fabric. I printed some pictures for the walls and I also pasted them on a piece of brown foam.I enjoyed helping Myriam and Maurice setting the nursery for baby Jacques!

When I started writing this post I also meant to write about some other families who have just welcomed a newborn baby. However,I changed my mind. This post is long enough and besides, I consider that the arrival of a new baby is a very special event that well deserves a post for each family. So, stay tuned because there will be more babies on the way!

See you!
Hugs!