"ThE WaLL"

Many have asked about the coloring on the wall that is often seen in the background of my pictures. Well folks let me introduce you to..."The Wall." I have a very strong love/hate relationship with "the wall."

I hate how "the wall" completely divides my house in two. I hate how "the wall" doesn't let much heat into my kitchen in the winter. I hate how "the wall" makes it so that when I am in the kitchen (which is always!) I can't see my kids unless they too are in the kitchen.

I love how "the wall" is where Allie first learned her shapes then learned how to write her own name. I love how "the wall" is always a conversation starter when people walk into the house. I love how "the wall" is where we have signatures of all of our recent house guests. It warms my heart when I see various notes and drawings from past house guests!

Well folks Saturday was a little bitter and a lot sweet. "The Wall" came down...oh, how I love it gone! We now have a great room and what a great room it is! My entire house seems so much bigger and more open. The house remodeling is officially under way!

Notes from different guests:

Before:

After:

Tricked ya didn't I!? No after pictures until the entire Family Room Remodel is done. But if want you can come over and see it!