Kitchen Update Pictures

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Updates

Well, I had some time to update the blog today after a crazy week but left the camera cord at home. So, no pictures just yet.

Here are some updates from the week though:

• Mike finished and passed Spanish! So, college is officially OVER for him! Diploma should be in the mail sometime...
• Still waiting on job offers. Mike has heard back from a few things and has sent his resume out some more this week. We're hoping something comes soon. Nothing as of yet though.
• Kitchen update #2 - We (meaning Mike) laid new tile in the kitchen this week. Pictures to come. Hopefully we will get it all cleaned tonight and the appliances back in place. No cooking or washing all week due to the stove and washer and dryer being in the middle of the kitchen! Boy, have I got a lot to catch up on this weekend!!
• Blue continues to gain about 10 lbs a day. Well, not really, but he is pretty big. He is SO much more laid back than Polly was so that is a blessing, especially with his size. I hope to take him to be weighed sometime in the near future to see just exactly how much he weighs.
• Bec and David moved into their NEW house this week!! Congrats on the new house...can't wait to see it sometime soon.
• We're loving the Olympics this week! Go USA!
• We are officially getting "fruit" from our garden. Squash/zucchini and okra didn't make it...bummer! A couple of tomatoes have finally ripened and we also have some chili peppers. I did see a couple of jalapenos last night that are growing slowly but surely. Homemade salsa will be arriving shortly.

Well, that is about it for now. I'll try to get some pictures posted this weekend.

Finished...for the MOST part

So, we are finished, for the MOST part. Mike still has a few things to do to finish for good. We were saying last night that painting seems to NEVER end. Just when you think you're finished, you see another "spot" that needs to be touched up! We are really pleased with the way the kitchen turned out...especially after doing it ourselves.

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To catch you up on the progress, here are a few more pictures.

Demolition Phase - we had to cut the sheetrock so the beadboard would fit correctly.

I got to use the power drill/screwdriver to take out the screws from the wall!

Installation #1 Phase
Then, we had to install a backer board so the bead board would be the right thickness.

Installation #2 Phase

While Mike cut the boards, I got to install them with the handy air compressed stapler! Can you believe Mike is allowing me to use the power tools?!?

Here's a sneak peak.

Tonight we are painting the trim and bead board and will finish by painting one more coat of the green pain tomorrow night. This project should be coming to a close soon! (Cross your fingers!)

Time for a new look!

Mike and I finally decided it was time for a little upgrade in the kitchen. We are embarking on the project - painting (finally decided on color!!), installing beadboard, and chair rails. Sunday afternoon/evening, we began the painting phase.

Here is what the "old kichen" looked like...and a few fun Mike and Polly pics!

Here is the 1st phase of re-decorating...painting. Funny how the same color looks different in a different light!

More pictures to come as the project continues!