Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Kitchen Update

So it has been quite a while since I posted an update on the kitchen. We have done quite a bit in the last couple of weeks. Up until then we were working on wiring, drywall, mudding & taping. It is amazing how much better a room feels when there is paint on the wall. We spent Thanksgiving weekend painting the ceiling and walls and from there we started putting up the cabinets. That felt even better! Right now, while I give you an update, Aaron is laying the tile. Our neighbor lays tile for a living so he was kind enough to stop by and give Aaron a few pointers and it is looking GREAT! I am so grateful that Aaron is so willing to try new things and has the desire to do projects. It definitely has helped on the pocket book. Last Friday, the people who are doing our countertops came and measured and they called tonight and said that they were ready to install. They are coming on Thursday. I can't believe how fast the light at the end of the tunnel is coming. If you had told me that we would be this close a couple of weeks ago I probably wouldn't have believed anyone. Our goal has been to finish by Christmas and it looks like we will be meeting our goal (with a few details on finish work to complete). MERRY CHRISTMAS TO US!!!



12 comments:

Gwen said...

Looking AWESOME!!! Happy Day to both of you!!

KyJeanell said...

It looks great! It looks even better in person! Good job you guys! Whip up a gourmet breakfast on Christmas. You deserve it!!

The Poulsens said...

Very exciting! I'm so happy for you!

RSP said...

It's looking beautiful! I can't wait to see it all finished. Aaron is so talented!

Todd and Melissa said...

Oh wow! This is going to be so great! We need to come over and see it in person. Once it's all done, give us a call. Maybe we can meet up for dinner at Texas Roadhouse or Mandarin and then play games. It would be fun and we are actually pretty open (amazingly) the next few weeks. Let us know!

Jennie said...

Hi Alicia! I received your card today. Thanks for remembering us. I was so excited to see you have a blog. I will add you to my feed so I can keep up on you two. I didn't send cards this year, but you can read our letter on our blog. I hope you guys have a great holiday! Oh, and I love your kitchen progress. I bet you are so excited!

jellington614 said...

It's getting there. Can't wait to see the finished product!!! Loved your x-mas cards too!

e.brooke said...

Holy Cow! You guys are amazing!
We were so glad to get your Christmas Letter! And also very glad that you have a blog as well!!! Merry Christmas!
Come see us at our blog sometime!

Heather said...

It looks so great! Your own edition of 'this old house', although we don't really know if your house is old or not, since we've never seen it ... anyway :), thanks for your blog address in your card! We love it and will check in often.

Diamond in the Rough said...

Wow!! You guys have done a lot of work. It's looking great. Have a happy new year and new kitchen :)!!

Sarah said...

Hi Alicia,
I'm so glad you said hello! It is great to see your blog and how happy you are. Your kitchen looks great...I'm impressed with all you two know how to do. I hope you had a great Christmas! Stay in touch! Sarah Scheuller Iverson

Williams Ski Team said...

Alicia,
Wow that looks like quite the inconvenient project, but cool that you enjoy doing that together! Your husband seems very talented! -Nicole