Our latest project and it's a huge project
We're adding on to our house by making our dining room bigger.
We're opening up the entry from the living room into the dining room.
We've been saving for quite a long time to do this...a LONG TIME. And I do mean saving. And it's almost done!
Here's the foundation going in...
Framing going up.
There will be a door leading from the new addition onto the back porch...
Entry from dining room into living room BEFORE...
AFTER...
New addition...
Entry from living room into dining room BEFORE...
AFTER...
The Colonel is home for a few days this week.
He's painting tomorrow.
The hardwood floor gets installed on Monday.
And exactly what will I be doing today?
What any good wife would do... I'm going shopping for new curtains!
~Miss Sandra~ says
Wow that looks great, Congratulations on an achievement well saved for. You won't know yourself having that extra space. Looks really nice.
Mandy in Mayberry says
That's going to be wonderful! It looks more open and more room is always a good thing!
Can't wait to see it finished!
LDWatkins says
Don't you just love to see those savings materialize into your dreams?? This will be so wonderful and I'm happy for you!!
Shay says
YAY! How exciting! I can't wait to see the finish product! Have fun shopping!
Wylie says
How exciting! I look forward to coming back to hear about the blessed progress. Blessings to you!
Joyfully,
Wylie
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outdoor.mom says
oh very exciting!! congratulations 🙂 I would love to put a deck on our place (and a jacuzzi tub), but i have to wait a while on all that. Its fun when the things you've been waiting for actually begin to happen!! Horray for you 🙂 Can't wait to see how you decorate it when its done!!
Cynthia @An Accomplished Woman says
How do you have time to do a big project with getting ready for the Colonel to deploy. You guys are amazing. Tell him Happy Veteran's Day from my family to him.
debbie says
you are so funny.....what should every good wife be doing.........OUT BUYING CURTAINS.....ABSOUTELY.....IT TAKES A GOOD WHILE TO BUY THE RIGHT CURTAINS,
I AM SORRY I HAVE NOT GOTTEN TO VISIT MORE BUT AMY WAS SO SICK. AMY IS GONE HOME TO BE WITH JESUS SO I AM REALLY GOING TO HAVE TO STAY BUSY.
EVERYTHING IS JUST GOING TO BE BEAUTIFUL.
angel hugs
debbie
Linda says
How Fun! You are gonna love it!
I always wanted to do that in our last house, but we never got it done....we just "moved" to get a more open floor plan. Ha! (:>)
Can't wait to see the finished project pictures.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Charli and me says
That is really exciting! I love the way you are opening everything up. I'm sure it's going to be beautiful when you get it all done. I hope you will share pictures with us.
Jennifer says
WOW - that certainly is "a project"..more than a project, I think. It looks great...and, my goodness, how even better it is going to be with those new curtains!! Enjoy your project all the way to the end - and then some:)
Linda C says
This is so exciting to have a new room for Thanksgiving! I can't wait to see the progress as it is finished and then your decorating it:) Ho pressure right before the holiday, right?:)
Oh- I laughed when I read your comment for me re: "only two cookies!" -- That was the rule at our VBS too:)
Happy Tuesday!
Linda C
Olde Dame Penniwig says
Opening that up sure makes a difference!
Flat Creek Farm says
What an awesome project! Have fun shopping for curtains. I know you and the family will enjoy this new addition so very much! -Tammy
Manuela@Pleasures of Homemaking says
Oh my gosh! That's going to be soooo fabulous!
Manuela
Loretta says
Lois how wonderful!!! I can already picture in my mind how beautiful those wood floors are going to look. Widening up those doorways has created such a nice open feel. I can't wait to see it all done! Looks like it will be done just in time for the holidays too! Hugs, Loretta
Tara says
Can't wait to see it all done! It's going to be fantastic!
southerninspiration says
My first thought was you lucky girl....my second was "that is a CLEAN site for a remodel going on!!"....and it's going to be fabulous! Enjoy your hubby being home!
Suzanne
Nellie's Cozy place says
Morning Sweet Girl,
It was good to hear from you! We had a great time celebrating this weekend and just being together.
My back is way better since Friday.
Thanks for the nice comments about my son. We think he is a cutie too, and yes, I am very proud of him and my daughter. They are really great kids (adults)! Will always be kids to me!! Hazards of Motherhood! lol
Wow, you really have a big project going on there. How exciting! Do you think they will be finished before the colonel has
to leave? I am praying you will be able to have dinner in there for Thanksgiving and many times beforehand. Looking forward to seeing the finished Room. You are
gonna really enjoy that!
We took our first shower in our newly renovated bathroom on our
anniversary, and it was such a delight, in fact, every time I take a shower now I am so delighted.
This was probably a nice distraction for you right now.
Am glad you are getting a handle on things. Aren't the Psalms just wonderful, they are such a comfort
in times like these. We get handed a lot of difficult things in life, but God is able to calm the storm or the child, whatever is needed! Am glad you have such a great background of teaching from you Dad. I am sure that is very helpful to you right now.
Do your parents live fairly close to you by any chance?? Hope they aren't too far away.
Well, you have a great day honey,
and hope you find some great curtains for that pretty new dining room.
Nice Christmas present to yourselves.
Love and blessings,
Nellie
Carmen C. says
That's going to be wonderful with the new space! I love home improvement projects!!
Debbie says
Oh wow How exciting!! I love projects such as this. It looks like it is going to make everything so much more open and accessable. Can't wait to see it all done. Have fun looking for those curtains.
Heidi Pocketbook says
You will love having this opened up--it makes entertaining so much easier!
AllyJo says
oh wow, it really opens the whole place up. I'm happy for you.
At Home With Amy says
Doing the happy dance for you Lois. How wonderful this new room will be. I definitely love how you have enlarged the opening between the rooms. Can't wait to see pictures of the finished addition.
Hugs,
AMY
Jill says
How exciting!!! I can't wait to see the finished project. Enjoy the Colonel while he's home!