house projects!

Last week, we dove into a house project we’ve had planned since moving in: the long-awaited opening up of the living room and dining room!

When we bought this house, it was turn-key. Pristine. Solid. Ready to go.

Except that the dining room was designed to accommodate about 8 people, and I guess if you’re the oldest of 9 kids, that just doesn’t seem quite practical. And so, the very first time I walked down the narrow hall separating the dining room from the living room, I was already dreaming of openness.

Of course, although I had a general idea in mind, I hadn’t really gotten down to details, but Ryan’s never deterred by that. I guess he figures that if there’s a construction zone in the middle of my house, and sheetrock dust on everything, I’ll hurry up about deciding those details. “Hey, it works.” (Those are his exact words. :-))

Saturday, an official lull in the construction activities will take place, as we have guests arriving from California. But not too much longer, and we’ll have a dining room ready to seat as many as will come — provided, of course, that we can find a table. (And chairs. Oh, and a couch, too, and…)

2 Comments house projects!

  1. sam

    I was looking at the pictures on facebook thinking, “I wish she explained more about what the project is” and , lo and behold, here’s the explanation. I love a good house project! So happy for you guys as you make your house even more YOUR home.

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  2. Jen Trelease

    Danica! First of all, congrats on your pregnancy!!! I’m so excited for you guys. You gonna do a guess the gender, height, weight, due date, etc. thingy?!? I love those. =) Also, exciting stuff about the home renovations. We are currently under construction ourselves. Eric and his Dad are moving my washer and dryer upstairs, out of the basement – YES! I’m so excited. Even more blessed that Eric was so thoughtful in wanting to help me out in this way. Husbands rock. Miss you and love you guys lots!

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