Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Kitchen Backsplash...Check

We are one step closer to moving in. The kitchen backsplash tile has been installed, grouted, and sealed! Here are a few pictures:




 Sneak peak of our new back door...
We were also thrilled to have the NCSU football team to show up to a game this month and beat Wake Forest! 
We should be moving in next week! 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

House Updates...

It looks like we may really move in this month! We have been very busy painting, putting in baseboard, painting baseboard, putting up trim around the windows, painting windows, and putting up crown molding. Did I mention we have been painting? I don't care if I ever see another paintbrush in my life! 
Here are some pictures:

 
                Tile work in the bathroom:                                      
Tile for the kitchen:
                                                          Picking out grout:
                                                                                                 

                                                           Bathroom tile:
                                                       Trying to decide on a yellow for our bedroom:
 First Round...
 Don't worry...we went back to the drawing board.
                                                            5 samples later...
 Much better...
 I think I can sleep now. 
 Painting trim...
 Baseboard in...
Baseboard, Window Trim, and Crown Molding
These little blocks have to be nailed in before the crown molding can be nailed in. 
 Kitchen Cabinets Complete

 Stove in place...
 More cabinets
 Refrigerator in
Microwave in
 Microwave...
Crown Molding in the Kitchen
 Baseboard in the Den
 More Molding in the Kitchen
 Kitchen
 Still painting doors
Remember when that grate was in the hallway

  My father-in-law is amazing. He "feathered" in hardwood from the old dining room to cover the grate up. 




 I think you are all caught up with where we are on the house renovation! We are anxiously awaiting the day (in the next week or so) when we can move in and actually live where we pay our mortgage! 

Election Night...

This is one of my most favorite days! I love ELECTION DAY! I love that I live in a country where I have the freedom to vote and have my views. I have many friends who share the same views as me and many who do not. However, we live in a country where we are FREE! I wholeheartedly thank all the men and women who have sacrificed to give me this right to vote today.

I will be tuned in all night watching results as they come in. I'm eager to see who gets elected. Hopefully, at the end of the night, I will be popping a bottle of champagne!

I will be updating my blog with house updates tonight as I have plenty of time sitting here on my living room floor!