Happenings!

Well, a lot has been going on around here lately and we have started another big project, so it's time to blog again!

We have started a remodel of the dining room! We are tearing out the wainscoting, repairing the walls, painting and putting up this little beauty on the ceiling. Turns out it's harder to put up than it looks. I took this picture before I had to jump in and help myself!

So the walls look.... okay. They're not in great shape (hence the wainscoting in the first place) and they certainly are not in horrible shape. Here is an in progress shot:
And sometimes you find big holes in the wall that lead down to the basement. Hey- at least now we can see whether the light has been left on down there.
They are such an amazing team! We could not and would not do this without them!
Also, for my birthday, my mom MADE a cupboard door for me. That's right- she made it. Here is what it looked like before.
And here is what it looked like when we came home from our trip to Chicago:
Also, we found this old storm window in the basement, and of course my mom and I wanted to do something cool with our 'treasure.' So, she put this together. Doesn't it look great???
Speaking of Chicago, we went to see our friends Chad and Jana. See how much fun we had bowling???
Classic boys.
My man bowling. Also, I wouldn't let him take his sweatshirt off because his shirt is so dorky. He won eventually.
Is he happy or sad about that bowl?
Who cares when you have a tube of beer???


And in February I went to visit this beautiful girl- my sister Allison! We only took one picture the entire time I was there... but I would say it was worth it- great pic!