Chris and I drove to and from Utah to Arizona for a friend's wedding. Counldn't get over the landscape. I had to be an adult to finally appreciate it.
We started our crazy kitchen remodel as soon as we got home. It took a few months but was worth it!
Before Pics:
Before Pics:
And now...
TA DAH!
After: Full size oven and all the storage you could want, including an appliance garage. No more appliances left out on the counter. They are all hidden. I think my favorite item turned out to be the pull out garbage can. My dog can't open it! We finally out smarted the dog!
Nana bought a trampoline.
Spencer turned three. He loved this cake. Yep its just store bought cupcakes and donuts stacked. These are treats we don't really buy so it was something unique in our house. Sometimes simple is best.
May I introduce you to Super Snake Man. Spencer's interpretation of a superhero's super tight costume is just writing on himself with markers. The face, arms, legs and belly are all involved. Lucky for us Super Snake Man is a good guy. Word of obvious advice, don't take pictures of behavior you don't want to encourage. I've had to confiscate all the markers for Super Snake Man's repeated offenses.
We've already had our first trampoline injury. Our trampoline has a net enclosure to help keep the kids from falling off when jumping. Now that enclosure doesn't work if you walk on the trampoline frame outside the enclosure. That's what Oliver did, nothing wild, just fell off the side on an out stretched arm. Snap! Broken bones. It was one of those brakes that makes your stomach flip flop when you see it, obviously broken.
Evelyn was pleased to wear this cute blue dress. This dress has a history. It was smocked and made by my Grandma Patsy for my mother to wear when she was this size. It was found while rummaging through a closet. These pictures are in Grandma Patsy's garden. Reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.
An unusual case of helmet butt
A few games of hose head. (see Family Fun's Website if your curious)
All in all a fun summer!
Seriously fun summer! I love the new kitchen - and hose head? HA! I'm intrigued...
ReplyDeleteThat new kitchen is **amazing!** All your hard work was well worth it. I love a project that turns out like that. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the kitchen transformation. It's absolutely incredible. You guys did all that yourselves?!?!? Holy cow, it's just gorgeous. I love it! Looks like a fun and busy summer.
ReplyDeleteHey Molly! Good to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteNo we didn't do all of it but we did do most. We hired an electrician to bring the electrical work up to code for a kitchen, plumber to move the plumbing in the wall about six inches, and hired out the counter tops. We did everything else. Our work included designing the layout, painting, tile work, and assembling and installing the cabinets.
I love how it turned out too! Now to find a way to keep it as clean as it is in the photos! Ha!