Boy, That Was Quick....

All that "We're making progress!" thing just came and went in a flash.....the drywall is down...

Why?? Well these 2 letters and 2 numbers are code for "Microwave Outlet". The electrician, who put a really big slowdown on things a couple of days ago, forgot to do this oh-so-necessary outlet. One of the guys just happened to notice it and...as you would expect, the electrician can't come out until tomorrow or Monday. MONDAY???

Hmmm...wonder if this has anything to do with the slowdown?? Who knew there was an art class going on when I wasn't looking?











But...the good news is our sink has arrived and is sitting at the showroom just waiting to come home! Here's a picture of the new copper farmhouse sink. Those aren't our counters or cabinets, but that's my sink!!







Just keep saying "it will all be worth it", "it will all be worth it".....

Is This Progress??

Why yes, I think it just might be! Check out the new drywall....





Lookin' Good! See how the plugs are sideways? That's new to us...those will be right along the top of the counter backsplash. Supposed to make everything look neater. Maybe....

Even the bathroom is keeping up...no more potty!

Woody doesn't look too happy here. ;( I would think pretending to be a cat with super powers...walking through walls, natch...is a pretty cool thing!







Obviously, Jake isn't too impressed with the whole super power thing either....





But I am all about the PROGRESS!! It's the little things that mean a lot....

A True Short Story

See the lamp. See the pretty lamp. See the pretty antique lamp. See the pretty butter color glass. See the pretty butter color antique glass. The pretty antique lamp with the pretty butter color antique glass is about 70 years old.





See the fine details on the pretty antique lamp with the pretty butter color antique glass.

See the pretty finial on the top of the pretty antique lamp with the pretty butter color antique glass.

See the broken glass. See the broken antique glass. See the pretty broken butter color antique glass.

See the pretty broken butter color antique glass...again...in case you missed it.

See the spaces where the pretty broken butter color antique glass used to be.







See the spaces where the pretty broken butter color yellow antique glass used to be...again...in case you missed it.

See the picture of The Hub crying because he broke the pretty antique lamp with the pretty butter color antique glass. Oh wait...I don't have a picture of that.

**This is a true story...but it was really an accident and The Hub did feel pretty bad about the whole thing**

It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

It looks like they are almost finished tearing stuff down and next they will be putting it back together...



Remember that big support beam..the one that holds up the second floor? I didn't know how they could practically cut it in half, but they did. Using some supports and re-joining boards here and there (what do I know?), there is now space at the top of the stairs that lead to the lowest level. The Hub is 6'2" and has always had to duck his head whenever he headed down that way...so he's a happy guy.

Oh, darn...the pineapple wallpaper is gone...

What's left of the bathroom plumbing...

The plumbing where the kitchen sink used to be...

Some old brick that was covered in ceramic tile. And, do you see that floor peeking out? If you where in Florida during the 50's, 60's or 70's you have to recognize it....

It's terrazzo! I grew up with this in my house in South Florida and it was kind of cool to see it under the tile...





There is progress...new recessed lighting! See that funky round thing near the wooden beam? It's an air conditioner vent. Don't think they make those any more either, but they are going to be replaced, too.

And, speaking of that cool air conditioning, check out the thermostat while these guys are working in there. Yep...and that's the only thermostat in the house, so the sooner they get done wrecking everything and start putting it back together (with the doors and windows closed) the better it will be for everyone. Let's just say the Cranky Level has been running a bit high the past few days...



Anyway...that's how they left us. We took advantage of not having lots of visitors over the long weekend and headed out to "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". If you're an Indy fan from way back don't let the critics scare you away. According to whoever keeps track of box office sales there were enough of us to purchase $311 million dollars worth of tickets...and we can't all be wrong! The Hub is out right now working some magic on the Bar-B-Q...hope your weekend was all that you hoped it would be!

Gotta Play Catch Up

We are a couple of days into this remodel and I am, once again, just a couple of days behind too! Anyway....I don't want to bore you with out itty bitty kitchen details so just take a quick look at these:

They don't even make this kind of combo unit anymore. The microwave on top has been broken for about a year and we had a small one sitting on the counter. Good thing, because for the next 4-6 weeks we will be getting lots of use out of it!






Obviously before digital....







And, while we're at it let's check out this coffee maker, shall we? Getting rid of this is so worth having to eat out of the microwave for a month!








But...losing this sink with the attractive "rust color accents" makes the whole remodel really special!!








I have no idea what that little picture tile is...there's only one in the entire kitchen. And, check out that under counter lighting. Hey...wait a minute...what's that little thing poking out??







Oh....it's the electric cord. Nice touch.






And...the late 70's pineapple wall paper in country blue accented by the colonial sconces and repro-phone!














And...all of this extends down the stairs to the family room! Yippee!! I won't missing that tile floor, either!






Seen enough?? No Way, you say?? Let me show you what happened the first couple of days.....





Hey, lookee here...the rest of the little picture tiles. What kind of design layout is that??

See that big beam? That supports the second floor. There are some guys here, right now, cutting that thing to make a slope or an arch or something...all I know is, they had to cut a hole in the bathroom upstairs to do whatever it is they are doing.









I completely forgot that there's a bathroom that's part of this project, too. Are ya lovin' those ice cube lights??

How about the sateen peach shell wall paper?? Stop drooling....

Here's where are now on this...

And, 'cause I know you all gotta be wondering what was under the country blue pineapple wallpaper.....

Frightening.....

In all of our family fun over this long holiday weekend, let's all remember what Memorial Day is really all about....all of the brave and special people that make it possible for us to enjoy a weekend like this! Have a good one....be safe.

Guess What's Going On Here?

Oh yea....KITCHEN REMODEL!!! This is our itty bitty kitchen on Monday (kind of like an appliance museum...they don't even make that stove anymore!).....



And this is how it looked yesterday!! We have been without electricity, so no posting and I can't leave to use WiFi 'cause the guys are here working...

Anyway...lots of pictures to share so I'll get those up later.

And...by the way...David Cook Rocks!

Special Girl

We celebrated a birthday around here a couple of days ago and I am so very blessed....

Oh yeah...just a mere 24 years ago I wasn't feeling too snappy right about now, but it was so worth it! She's smart, kind, thoughful and has the biggest heart you could ever imagine. Oh, don't let that pretty face fool you 'cause she can be a real pill when she sets her mind to it! Yet, I am so proud of the woman she has become...

Happy Birthday, Boo. Love, Mommy xxx

What A Difference A Few Days Make

This is what the Agapanthas looked like a week or so ago...we have these in several places around our yard, but these are near the front door. Each spike will open and look like that pretty bunch of flowers right there in the front. So....here's a few days back......

And here they are today!

These are another bunch just under the bouganvillea...

Don't these white ones look sweet?

But, I am all about these lavender babies....love. them.

Have a wonderful weekend friends....!