the unveiling

for months we have talked with zoom about getting him a new bed.
hubby decided to make the bed and the more time went on the more creative he became. zoom helped collaborate on the design; what was going to be a simple bed turned into a climbing bed (with holds to get into the bed) and finally an excavator.
Earthvator
they have spent hours together in the shop working on this project and added at least one other project along the way - a workbench for zoom
before christmas we moved him into the new room, and since the bed wasn't ready, he slept on the mattress on the floor.
our friend, and fabulous artist, carole, painted the bed. she has done beautiful work all over the city and world. it is a piece of artwork!
yesterday we moved it into his room and he spent the first night in his new bed. the black squares on the end are climbing holds, as are the dual purpose drawer handles! there are 6 large drawers and the large opening is a great spot to hide! we might end up putting hooks for hanging coats or a couple shelves in the back, but for now it provides a great spot for both kiddos!

check out this detail! i love the little butterfly, tucked in with the clouds (the red is his sheet)

and this is the control panel, right by his pillow. zoom told me he was going to have an ipod in his excavator. i thought he misunderstood carole, but nope, there is the receiver, right next to the cd player :)