knocking down two walls

This top picture is the wall walking up the stairs. We are removing it to put up a rail instead of the wall. I don't know how I will live without the beautiful wallpaper left over from the 70s!

The best part about this picture is that there is now a hole to look into the basement! The kids LOVE it, I guess it had some electric that had to be removed so it caused a hole. I am thinking of leaving it so I can yell at the kids easier and they might can hear me!! ha

The next picture is the wall between the existing dining room/kitchen. We are getting rid of this wall and opening up the room. The existing kitchen will turn into the dining room and the new addition will become the new kitchen.

Santa placed the beam on a rainy day! I will say, he is awesome!!! He is so organized, when it has rain in the forecast, he already knows what can be done while he waits to get back outdoors!! He is also good at keeping Zan and I organized! Before too long, I am gonna hire him for Nanny 911 since he witnesses all the turmoil!