progress

eddie has been working on the kitchen project.

before:

 

 and after (so far)

with lots of stuff in between. I will add an album with the progress steps if you care to see.

so far we have done:

replaced black textured counter tops with smooth formica

replaced green 70's sink with stainless steel

removed fake brick - replace with small tile back splash

new dishwasher

new stove

removed oak paneling (3 walls and a ceiling of oak)

added LOTS of insulation

drywall

2 new windows that open! yeah for fresh air!

replaced wagon wheel light fixture & 70's orange chandelier

Left to do:

mud, tape drywall

SAND

trim out windows

paint

pick and install flooring

new refrigerator

paint kitchen table and chairs

window treatments: drapes or blinds

I am so happy this is moving along. Even though we are living in chaos and dust. I am also so thankful for a handy man husband. He is the demo, labor, contractor and bank on this job. I get to part of the design and general laborer. I am trying to convince him I can be the painter too. I think he is still getting over my first painting job.

my 2 new favorite pictures:

 

brady & riley in grammy's back yard.

I have been learning to crotchet. Which would mean no blogging at night -instead I am curled up on the couch watching dvr shows. But apparently you have to COUNT when it comes to each row. So I had to rip apart 1/2 of the prayer shaw I have been making for our church ministry. It's my first project so I guess there is a learning curve.

I feel like OCTOBER has flown by, my favorite month of the year. i finally stopped to get a picture of my favorite tree - it just happens to be in the cemetery down the street. But I was a little late -as half the leaves already fell off. Trust me when I say it was brilliant when it was full. 

 
 

 

in other progress:

thanks to my SIL missy, I am making some personal fitness goals. Working out twice a week. Taking time for myself to get healthier. healthy = happy. Now to work on eating good foods 80% of the time...

 

Comments

[Missy]

YaY! You're back!! The 2nd pic of the tree with the sunburst---ahhhhhh gorgeous!! Your kitchen is going to look INCREDIBLE! And it goes without saying how cutie pie cute my nephews are!! PS- I will be sure to make turkey chili on Saturday;)

[marie]

yeah-sunburst picture AWESOME! and oh i would LOVE to see the progress album. miss you...

[Lowell Marquette]

The boys look good and so does the kitchen......keep up the good work!

Dad

[cassie]

I was pregnant with Jordyn while we did our kitchen remodel...When I say we I mean the contractors, because my hubby doesn't have a handy bone in his body! But it was torture...I know how hard it can be! Yay, so happy you're getting a new kitchen!!!
Your boys are so beautiful. Unreal beautiful!