It has been almost two months since we moved into our new house. Since then, we have had over 20 overnight guests, held two birthday parties, and have become a gathering spot for the neighbors. I love having people over, and I want people to feel welcome to stop by my house anytime, even unannounced. I am so thankful that God provided this bigger house for our family. Last weekend we had a birthday party for my husband and we had over 60 guests! My house is not huge, but everyone managed to squeeze in and have a good time (I hope).
I love my kitchen with the island, because it is a gathering spot for many to talk with me while I roll out bread or other goodies. It is also a great place to set food for parties!
I love my 2 porches. I can sit, out of the sun, and enjoy my kids playing in the cul-de-sac. Last week our porch served as an impromptu hair salon as one of our overnight guests gave everyone haircuts on the porch!
I love the playroom because the kids have a place to play and make messes, without disturbing the rest of the house
I love my living room, with the tall bookcase. One little guest last week pulled many books off the shelf and had special reading time with grandparents, parents, and cousins.
I love my new dining room table, that use to sit in my grandfather’s house. I have memories of special dinners at his house, and am creating many new memories of my own.
I love the hydrangea bush in the yard. The kids love smelling the flowers and they enjoy picking them for the house too.
I love my neighborhood because all the families gather outside in the evenings and the kids play together.
I love my house because it doesn’t have this view
or look like this from across the way
I love my house because it is filled with this….
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I love my house because it is a gathering place for family and friends. It doesn’t matter how many square feet I might have or what color I painted the walls. What matters are the memories made and the bonds of family and friendship that are strengthened between the walls.
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Vicki says
Very nice! I love all of your bookcases, especially the ones with all of the homeschool material 🙂 Thanks for reminding me that it’s family that comes first. It’s something that I’m struggling with right now as I make an important decision for our one and only year here in Montgomery.
Laura@HeavenlyHomemakers says
What an awesome post! I love a home filled with kids and guests and smiles and laughter. Thank you so much for posting this.
Lawanda says
Wonderful post! I love all the pics. And I love that your house is your HOME!! 🙂
And now I am excited about my future kitchen island! YES! 😉
Paige says
What a lovely house! I LOVE your big old dining room table, and I wish my kids had a playroom. They used to when we moved into our house, but then we had too many kids and needed that bedroom. Maybe someday when we finish the basement.
Amy says
Awesome! Love all the pictures — it truly is the people that make the home!
The Chatty Housewife says
What a happy looking home. I love to see so many smiling faces. I only hope and pray someday our home here will be filled as well!
The first photo looks like it could be taken in my home other than the people! The layout is the same. I love my kitchen with it’s island like counter top. We have a door right where you have two doors, a back door in the same place as yours, a fan in the same place as yours etc. So funny! Our window ledges and baseboards are the same except yours are white and mine are natural wood tone- maple maybe?
Kelsey says
Aww, love this post!
Stephanie says
The play room is a great place to sleep too:)………
thank you for this wonderful post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melissa says
This is a wonderful post. It made me cry. You have an absolutely beautiful house.
Somebody's Mimi says
So I guess I need another view? I am looking as I write…
Somebody's Mimi says
I have always enjoyed my visits to ALL your homes!! The walls make the house, the people make the home. Great pictures.
Amy says
I am on the verge of tears after reading this post. I love your house, too. It is warm, inviting and certainly filled with love. I came home from visiting your house with the intention of making mine even more like yours. Thanks for sharing it with me in person and on your blog.
mom_of2boys says
Great post! You house is beautiful! I think a home is better shared with family and friends.
Jia@ColorMeUntypical says
Girl you have been one busy chica! 20 overnight guests! Wow! You should be writing a book or giving seminars.
Princess Momma says
Can I move into your house?
Corrie says
That is so true…thanks for reminding us what to appreciate about our houses!!
JadeMerie says
What a beautiful house and blessing!!!
Kayren says
I love your home, and that it’s a home and not just a house. I hope that as our house is completed and we finally have room for guests (we’ve been living in tiny military quarters for years and haven’t had room for visitors, so family just chooses not to visit instead of staying in a hotel), that they will come and we will be building the memories like you are.
Alisha says
What a sweet post! It’s great to have a house full of love and family!