Payback....

I TP'd a few houses in my day, but these gal's were professionals.  Good thing we caught it BEFORE the sprinkler system came on and made most of it permanent.   Lena didn't let us know what was going on until AFTER they left.  Some watch dog!

Did you know

That when you do a remodel, Everything stops when the electrician doesn't show up?  My finally fast moving remodel came to a complete, screeching halt last Wednesday.  I think I actually smelled burning rubber things stopped so fast.  They were supposed to show up Wednesday to do the electrical, nothing on Thurs, nothing on Friday, and nothing on Monday!  I finally saw the whites of their eyes on Tuesday and made them stay until they got it done.  So now we are behind about 4 days.  The guys put up drywall and did some mudding and taping today.  Hopefully I will be able to paint this long weekend!

This is the old laundry closet & pantry.  My sink & dishwasher will go here.

My old kitchen/new laundry room all framed in.

One Last Hurrah

The boys and I made one last summer hurrah and traveled to Sunriver to visit with Mame, Mike & Toni and their family.  Even though we just returned from seeing them in July, it is always good to see family.

Mame enjoying some down time with the girls.

Mame and some of her grand kids.  Kellen doesn't look too excited, but Kaia looks like a lounge lizard!

Kellen & Morgan had a tough time saying goodbyes!

We returned on Thursday and bright and early Friday morning my contractors made an appearance.  They proceeded to make a big mess, which I have been told is a sign of progress.  They took out one large window, framed it in for the new cabinetry; framed in a wall for my new laundry room and tore out what was remaining of my old laundry closet. 

Window all framed in.

Current/old kitchen will become my new laundry room.

The one glitch that was giving me concern was the possibility of my old laundry closet being a load bearing wall.  From all appearances, it didn't look like one, but I just had a gut feeling so I never completely removed it.  Well, it turns out that my guts were right.  I wasn't here when they tore out the remaining posts and ceiling, but I was here to see the mess and clean up blown in insulation.  It is bearing, so we will have to make some modifications in the attic.  But I am assured that it is no big deal and they will be here Monday to keep at it. 

Morgan has also decided to run cross country for KUHS this year.  It should be interesting as he hasn't ran XC since his diagnosis 3 years ago.  It is also that time again when I must sit down with teachers and coaches and get his 504 plan and diabetes plan in place.  Where did the summer go?

It's official....

We now have 2 teens in the house!   Happy Birthday Lucas!

Week 1 Demo

Lucas and I have made tremendous progress on the demolishion.  The walls are down, except for just 2 beam that I am leaving for my contractor.  The place is really open now, if not messy.

The plumber came yesterday and plumbed for the new laundry room.  I now have my washing machine in the kitchen and no dishwasher.

Looking from the dining room into the new kitchen area.  The posts on the right side of the picture will come down.  

Looking in to the dining room.  My sink and dishwasher will be from the insulation on the right to the posts on the left.

Lucas is pretty proud of the work he has done.  We have accomplished quite a bit.  I am hoping that the electrician will be here next week to do the rough electrical.  I don't know when my contractor plans on starting, but I think Lucas and I are doing a pretty good job if I do say so myself!