chewing plastic fruit under a bed

My boys share a room…a room that is the process of getting a little update. I hung something new on the wall.

They were quite happy with my decor choice. Formerly, we had bunk beds in this room, but there was an issue with no one wanting to be on the top bunk. I think it had something to do with the person on the top bunk is the last to get to the Legos in the morning, but no one would admit to that. So, now all three beds are squished from wall to wall…it’s a tight fit, but they are happy with it.

I am going to add some more pictures to the wall, but this was a good start. It is a 24×30 standout print compliments of Mpix.com. For those newer to my blog, I’ve been recommending Mpix for several years now. Last year I was invited to be a part of their Mpix Rocks campaign…you can see it here. So, we’ve got a great big print, curtains (made from a duvet cover from Target), and squished beds. A few more things to add and I’ll be done.

My sister illustrated this poster for the boys for their Christmas present this year. She drew each character and then made them digital. No, she doesn’t sell these – I think there is copyright issue on selling them. However, she can give it to her nephews. Awesome. Now to hang it.

The benefit of a room that is wall to wall beds – lots of reading together.

A bigger look at their peaceful, sweet moments reading. She’s nicknamed FireCracker for a reason.

Mpix is having Mother’s Day photo contest (click here for details). There will be 5 winners…each will win a $100 gift card (that is a lot of prints or a really big piece of wall art). The contest is simple…upload your favorite picture of your kids or family to the Mpix Facebook page.

My very favorite pictures of my kids are the ones that capture real life…like a little girl chewing on plastic food under a bed while her big brother read. I couldn’t come up with posed shots that are as great as real life. If you participate in the contest, please come back here and leave a comment. I would love to see what some of your favorite photos are of your family. It is always fun to see how we all have different opinions of beauty and great photography.

Happy Wednesday!

UPDATED TO ADD:

1. Where are the boys’ beds from? Ikea. All three (2 are actually bunk beds taken apart)

2. Where is the Star Wars sheet from? The flea market. I think I’ll add a backing to make it a quilt/blanket

3. Do you put out fires in your house (related to kids)? Ummm I have 4 kids – of course I do! Call me a firefighter. All day. Every day. Lots of squabbling. No pictures of the fighting because I’m usually disciplining during those moments, not enjoying them! My kids love eachother deeply, but they are also know how to argue with the best of them.

4. Duvet cover panels: I used 1 twin and 1 queen to make 6 panels. I just cut them to size and then sewed the edges back up. I left the underside of the duvet cover attached to act as lining. Nothing fancy.