Bowlin Beige

So many things to be thankful for this year. As always, my kids give me constant reminders of what we have and how lucky we are. We have a home, food, clothes, good jobs, and a dog (Ainsley always brings this up) - things that most people around the world don't have. We are healthy and both of our kids are getting a great education. We are surrounded by friends and family. Too many things to name, but we are thankful for them all.  This week was also time for the various Thanksgiving programs at school. This year I made it to watch both kids' school programs (first Ainsley's program at Steward and then hopped in the car and drove to WUMP for Parker's). Enjoy this little bit of fun!  The kindergarten and first graders at Steward singing about Timothy Turkey.  Ainsley is on the top row to the left of the blond haired boy. Parker's class (Indians) joined with another class (Pilgrims) for a special feast. He didn't know we were coming, and here is his...

We've been a little quiet about our latest house project because we weren't sure of the timeline. But now that it's (mostly) finished, we are happy to show the before and after (and in progress) pictures! First I must give most of the credit to our amazingly talented friend (and interior designer) Amy Gallo. She did the design for the whole room, helped us with picking out the cabinets, appliances, counter, lights, floor, and even the little cabinet knobs. Of course it helps that she knows us well and understands our style (Bowlin Beige), but she was also the voice of reason that we needed anytime we were having a hard time making a decision. There were a LOT of showroom visits, text messages, frantic phone calls, random questions, and somehow she still wants to be with us at the end of it. Thanks Amos!  So if you've been to our house you know we have two large rooms in our basement. This picture is taken standing at the sliding glass door that leads to the screene...