The Game Room

Our first priority in the new house this summer was to build the big kids a game room. Why? Because we have always wanted to be 'the house' our kids' friends want to come to. Some of our family members were in desperate need of a social reset through our move. Creating this space for all 6, soon to be 8, of our kids to be social and get their friends close enough for some parental involvement has long been our goal.

We made plans for this room before our offer on the house was even accepted. It was a project that began on paper before we moved in.

This was a full blown car shop before we moved in complete with a car lift. 

We had a few holes and oil stains to float over before we could paint.

Brad teaching Justin how to install the carpet tack strip. All 6 of the kids got their hands in on this project. We always try to find something for them to do to make it 'theirs.'

Brad built all of our shelving, cabinets and counter.

The day the TV arrived was a day of high excitement in our house. We have never had a new TV before. Ours have always been hand-me-downs and have usually been broken in some way. To open a box with a brand new TV inside was like Christmas morning. I'm not sure who was more excited: Brad or the kids. But it is safe to say it was a highlight of the project.

There are still a couple details left to dial in. Eventually there will be a fridge and microwave. We'll throw some fun decor up someday. But for now we have neighborhood kids knocking almost daily. And the teens seem to be enjoying their space and inviting friends more often. Mission accomplished.