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Though I organized Preslee's room, I couldn't bare to take everything down and leave it empty. But walking past it every single day was difficult. I use the closet in that room for my clothes so I have to go in there every single day. I used to dread getting dressed in the mornings. While going to school, many times I would lay my clothes out the night before so I didn't start my day off in tears. I noticed if I left the door open Pat would close it. The silence in that room was devastating.

Once we found out we were having a boy I was ready to move forward. This room I felt saved me. It gave me something to look forward to. With poor college students for parents, Preslee didn't have much, not even a real dresser. I like to look at it in the way of there was more room for her toys. :) We've been able to give Ledger so much more, all of the projects I put off during school with Pres I've been able to finish. So to say the least the room looks drastically different. I love that I'll find Pat sitting in the room every now and then. The door is kept open and I find myself looking forward to walk in there every morning. It's a reminder of what is to come.

We love the green and brown elephant theme.


We've added the book shelf, and all I can think about is how Pres would have pulled every single one of those books off the shelf multiple times a day. We'll see how long it will last with Ledger.

I'm thinking I'll add some newborn pictures of Ledger in with a few of Preslee newborn pictures in the collage frame on the right.



The birds are from Sicily :) Though they've been sitting in our front room I felt they were perfect for the nursery.




My mom and I repainted my old dresser I used growing up. I can't believe how much storage space I now have! I sewed the table runner and painted this little table to match.



My mom and I made these blocks, it was a fun project.



I think the picture that sits on the bookshelf might be my favorite item in the room. I made the frame to match the blocks, but the picture is Preslee's finger painting from this post here. I can't help smile every time I see it. I'm so grateful I kept it.



I feel the room is much cuter in person, so you might just have to come see it. :)

And lastly, our bags are packed. I'm determined to be ready this time. Let's hope these unconsistant contractions I've had lately turn into the real thing. I'm ready to meet this little guy.

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42 comments:

  1. JanaeJune 9, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    It all looks SO cute! I love the colors. And that mural is the exact same one my sister-in-law and I traced and painted for her daughter’s room. I love it. So excited for you! :)

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  2. TifaniJune 9, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love this Ashley, it is so so cute!!! good luck with everything these next few weeks! I can't wait for you and Pat to be able to hold this little bundle of joy!!! Congrats to you both! Im so excited for the both of you!!!!
    Luv ya much
    Tif

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  3. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Love how you guys decorated his room! It's adorable!

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  4. ANDREAJune 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    What an adorable room! I was so teary-eyed reading this. How special is it that Preslee's painting and picutres will be in there with her little brother. He will always have a little angle watching over him. The room looks absolutely darling. I am so happy that you and your husband are able to find some peace in there now. You two are such amazing people. Thank you for sharing your life with the world. I love reading your updates.

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  5. Ashley ZieglerJune 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    So cute! I know he will make so many changes in your life! :) Good ones of course! :) Thanks for always being so strong!

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  6. Trisha LarsonJune 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I know exactly what you mean about Preslee's old room. I kept Nate's door closed all the time and couldn't open the door or go in there for many months. It was just a really, really sad place.

    Finally, I decided that I hated that it was associated with something sad so I painted it and moved my older son into his room. We still have an empty room and Nate is still missing from our home but it's different. More bareable and much happier.

    Love the room. You did a great job!

    Hugs,
    Trisha

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  7. Emily AsayJune 9, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I LOVE the room. YOu are such an inspiration to us all!! I'm actually due with my 3rd the same day as yoU! it will be fun to see whose comes first :)

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  8. Chantell HammondJune 9, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    The room is ADORABLE! My son has the same blanket that you have packed in your hospital bag, and it is his go to. I actually bought 3 of them so it wouldn't get too disgusting and I wouldn't panic if he lost it. Best thing I ever did.

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  9. The W'sJune 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Cute!! I love your room. You did such a good job at decorating it. I love the bird with the owl. Good luck with the baby!! I hope everything goes well!

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  10. Bonky's MomJune 9, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Ledger's room looks so cute! I'm so happy for you guys, not because he will replace your sweet girl, but because there will be new joy to delight in.

    Can't wait to 'meet' him on the blog!

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  11. The SullengersJune 9, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    That turned out so cute! I'm envious that I can't work on decorating yet! You are so good to pack ive been a slacker but I also am not dilated or having contractions so I'm not too worried :) hopefully he comes soon for you and sleeps as much as pres did :)

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  12. L!$@June 9, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    The nursery looks gorgeous! :D I love the theme and personal touches. Ledger is very lucky. I also love that Preslee is part of it all too. That quote on the tile is just gorgeous too.

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  13. Chelsea NicoleJune 9, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Wow the room looks amazing! Super cute, definitely something I would look at out of a magazine and say I was going to do but never actually do. I predict a week to 2 weeks early for Ledger to come :)

    Where on earth did you get that diaper bag... way cute!

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  14. lindseyJune 9, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Soo cute! Glad your all ready!

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  15. RachJune 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    soooo darling! i love it all! can't wait to see this little guy!!!

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  16. Linsey JacksonJune 9, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    LOVE the green and brown nursery! I can't wait to see pictures of your precious Ledger. He is going to just be adorable! So happy for you and your family. I love how you have little pieces of Preslee still left in your babys room. Ledger will certainly grow up knowing what an amazing big sis he has and I know Preslee will be watching over him everyday.. Good luck with everything and I hope it all goes smoothly for you. Enjoy your new bundle of boy!

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  17. MJJune 9, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Oh my word that is a CUTE room! You did a great job with all those little "extras". LOVE IT!! Ledger will look so great in there!! :)

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  18. the VirginsJune 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Oh my heck that room is so cute ash! I love it all, you are so crafty :) i love that quote on the tile..so sweet! I'm glad you have your bags packed and your ready to go. Hope to see pics soon. Good luck!

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  19. ChristineJune 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    It's beautiful. I read all the time but don't comment. it will always be Ledger's room but preslee will be there too. It's beautiful. I am so glad for you to have a child again. I wish the best for you both.

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  20. Lea and her MustangsJune 9, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    What a sweet room. Continue to pray for you. Glad you are all ready to meet Ledger face to face. Bless you all

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  21. DanielleJune 10, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I just want to tell you how much I love your updates, whether emotional, happy, sad, or what have you. I lost my brother to a water accident 3 years ago, and I know it's different when you lose your own child, but I know how it feels to lose someone you love so much. I like to imagine my brother in heaven, guiding me and helping me every day. I have no doubt Preslee does the same for you. And I'm sure she's hanging out with Ledger right now, telling him what great parents he has and promising to be by his side too.

    You are an inspiration to many. I actually find myself talking about you quite often =0) Thank you for sharing your story.

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  22. Charity BrownJune 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Love it all! That is so neat that you have Preslee's painting in his room! Very sweet! I have a hard time figuring out what to save and what to get rid of. My son draws and colors so many things that I'd need a whole room just to store everything. I always am so sad to throw anything away, and I try to at least take pictures of my favorites.

    Good luck with your upcoming delivery!

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  23. Irish Italian BlessingsJune 10, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    It looks beautiful! I'm so glad you are able to incorporate Preslee into the new room for Ledger. That is going to be one very loved little boy.
    And yes, he is probably going to take the books off the bookshelves several times :)

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  24. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    everything is so precious! i cannot wait to see pictures of your little man. so happy for you!

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  25. gellyJune 10, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Love the way you decorated the room--it looks great! I'm so excited for you guys. Can't wait to see pictures of Ledger!

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  26. McKay & Carlee FrancisJune 10, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Ash it looks amazing. I love the feel of it! I keep hoping I am there when you have him...can't wait to meet him!!!! xoxo

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  27. Megan and WillJune 10, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    ADORABLE ROOM!!! You are such an awesome decorator! Ledger is sure lucky to have you both as parents! Good luck and I hope he comes soon! He's just going to love his nursery! :)

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  28. GlendaJune 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    What a beautiful room!!! Love the green and brown theme. You are so crafty :) LOVE LOVE the painting by Preslee. Enjoy your baby Ledger. Best of luck for a smooth delivery and can't wait to read all about it!

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  29. Southern Queen of the CraziesJune 10, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I love the room, the decor and his name!!

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  30. JulietteJune 10, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    His room is DARLING! I can't wait to see pictures and hear all about his arrival! Good luck, I hope he gets here soon!!

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  31. KristiJune 10, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I love his room! The finger painting brought me to tears! His big sister will be watching over him for sure!! All the best and good luck with a safe and speedy delivery and recovery!

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  32. LinsyJune 10, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Ledger is a lucky little man :) That room is to die for! I love love love the owl design on the wall! We really need to come by and check out everything you did! So glad you're all ready! Can't wait to meet this little guy!

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  33. Brittany KaaiakamanuJune 10, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I love the nursery its adorable!!

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  34. Whitney HarrisJune 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Looks like you have been busy! What fun projects and I love the colors you picked. I know how it feels to have no money to decorate and at times I let it get to me. We have been moving the kids up to bigger beds to make room for the baby and it takes a lot of work and money getting little kids rooms ready. You have done a really cute job I wish I could have it for my nursery. :)

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  35. NancyJune 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I just love the new nursery. I love the colors. That green and brown is awesome. I think it is wonderful that you were able to incorporate a little of Preslee into his room. It makes it more your kids room. Not that it was Preslee's now it's Ledgers. But through the elephant theme, the pics of both of them you are going to have in the collage and Pres's finger painting, it is Pres's and Ledgers room. So very special. I love the blocks. Did you start with just plain wooden blocks? I have no creativity :). The frame you put the finger painting in is also very cool. Would you mind giving up some of your creative ideas? :) You could make a great interiour decorator. I love that idea to put Ledgers name on the blocks. I know this time for you will be bittersweet, but I pray that as the sound of a child fills your house again there may be more healing as you enjoy your special gift from God. As always you both continue to inspire us all. Wishing you the best in all your endeavors. A loving Grandma.

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  36. SueJune 11, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Beautiful room, I love it! Yesterday my daughter came home from work and told me that someone she works with lost a child, he was 2 years old and he had somehow got out of the house and into the pool in thier backyard. I feel so very sorry for this family. It's heartbreaking. I thought of you and Pat and how you lost you sweet precious baby girl. I know they are living a nightmare right now. Take care and keep this family in your prayers...http://www.facebook.com/klambertkeathley#!/klambertkeathley?sk=wall

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  37. SueJune 11, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    You're amazing and so brave. What a blessing that these two children have a mother such as yourself. Bless you!

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  38. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    IT's beautiful. Did anyone else notice in the finger painting that it looks like an infant looking up. It's in the middle on the far right of the picture. I thought it was a picture of a baby at first then I realized it was her finger painting.

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  39. JonesJune 12, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Beautiful Beautiful room. I'm so excited for you guys and I'm so happy that the room feels better to you both now. I love the finger painting from Preslee, especially too. I love for my kids to do things like this and I keep every one of them. These things that we save that are children do, are truly precious. Congratulations to you both and I look forward to seeing what your new bundle of joy looks like.

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  40. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    cute! cute! cute! I love the nursery! Congratulations on your little man, he is very lucky. :)

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  41. Aaron & MichelleJune 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Our family is so excited for you to have a little one in your home. They bring such a sweet spirit. The room is precious. I am sure you will feel a little bit of heaven in that room. Good luck these next couple of weeks. We still pray for your family. You are both so incredible.
    Michelle Christensen

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  42. Kip & MelissaJune 13, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Cutest room ever! I love those colors together! You are so close, that is so exciting! Love the finger painting that is precious

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