The door's NOT always open...

Many of  you know the policy at the Toews' house - the door is ALWAYS open. Even when it shouldn't be, like when we're not home or on a 2 week vacation. Well, that has changed! If you're on a walk and need a bathroom or if you'd just like to grab a snack on your way into Bakersfield, you can't just walk in anymore. 

My parents recently had the front of our house repainted (the garage door is following soon, don't despair) so for Christmas, I decided to give my parents the accessories to complete the new look of the front of the house. Daniel and I picked out new house numbers, a new mailbox, porch light, door hardware and door stain. For the past 2 days, Daniel and I have been sanding and staining and screwing (haha, you know what I mean) and measuring... We thought we might not finish, at least not with our mental health still intact, but after some helpful tool loans from the Peters family and a LOT of patience, we finally got the door up last night. The stain is a dark walnut finish that goes very well with the new look of the house and the beautiful handle and dead bolt hardware came complete with 2 keys!!! 

We will now be locking our door :) But don't worry, the door is still almost ALL glass so you can peak in to see my dad walking around in his underwear if you want.