The Big Boys' Room

We had a bit of a challenge when planning out the decor for our big boys' bedrooms. So much of what's available for boys is character themed. Since that's not something that's a part of our lives, we didn't really want it in our home. When we first moved to Missouri, we found this bedding set. We really liked the colors, and since we have a Bear who lives in the room, it seemed rather fitting!

Jacob's bed.

Joshua's bed.

I started this cross-stitch project during our first year of marriage, and it took nearly three years, off and on, to finish it! It's the most detailed one I've ever done. It doesn't look nearly so complicated, but there was so much subtle detail work in it. It was quite satisfying once it was finished. When we decided on a bear/camping/lodge type them for the big boys' room, it just seemed to belong on their wall.

A nice little reading corner! Joshua picked out these rock posters from Mardel for his fourth birthday. You have to love a little boy who loves the rock cycle! He's been asking for a rock tumbler...I may just have to start looking for one!

I'm also quite thankful that this old house actually has closets in the upstairs bedrooms. Actually, even better than just having closets, it actually has big walk-in closets! It almost makes up for not having a closet in our bedroom. ;)

Blessings,

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The Little Boys' Room

Joseph picked out this adorable Noah's Ark wall art set at Mardels.

This is Joseph's bed. We have had quite a giggle over the fact that tiny little Joe has the biggest bed of them all. ;) He keeps his monkey and his Amish rag doll, Sadie, on his bed. He loves to lay and look out at the cornfields. I was cleaning in his room recently and looking out of the window and thought: there is nowhere else on earth I'd rather be. I can't imagine living anywhere more beautiful. Our home isn't fancy, but it's home and I love living here.

The little quilt hanging between the windows was made for me by my great grandmother. Joseph said he loves the "ittle wamb". The rocking chair is such a sweet spot to sit and rock with my littlest ones.

The Precious Moments picture above James' crib hung in my nursery. It's so neat to be able to pass on little things like this to our children.

With Love,

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