Monday, July 25, 2011

Where did July go?!

My, my, this month has been super busy and have obviously flown by! I came into work today and realized, my goodness, it is already the last week in July. It probably went by so fast because we have been working like little busy bees on the house...oh, and did I mention we squeezed in a mini-vacation to Port Aransas, too?! This trip was a much needed vacation and I think Clay would agree with me that we both came back more relaxed and stress free. Here are a few of the pictures from the beach vacation...






And yes, I found this sand dollar! I have never found one that wasn't in pieces so this was the highlight of the day on the beach.

As far as the house goes, this past weekend Clay finished so many small things that add up to greatness! I couldn't be more happy with what he finished this weekend. The bathroom is complete, except for the walls...we are still trying to decide what we want to do in there. The stove is hooked up and ready to be cooked on...I can finally bake again! We are now officially ready to move back into the house. We don't have our bedroom suite yet, but plan on sleeping on a mattress in the floor for a week or so until we get it. I feel like a newlywed again...ya know? when you move into your first house together and the cable isn't hooked up yet and you are sleeping on a pallet in the floor for a few days? These are the best times in marriage! I'm sure Clay and I will look back on these days and love and cherish every minute of them. At least I hope so, because right now, we are ready to pull each other's hair out! Remodeling is such a hard process to go through, but such a rewarding one all at the same time. The good Lord has blessed us in so many ways and we are thankful for these things everyday!

Another exciting house update is the fact that Clay let me move some furniture into the house this weekend! We moved my couch out of storage and even put down a rug in the living room. Here's a picture of our stuff in the newly remodeled living room...not sure if this is where it will end up, but regardless...




Also, in remodeling news, today was the first day that the roofers were at our house. They are busy ripping out shingles and doing the dirty work as I type. The estimated time of completion is either late this week or early next week. I can't wait for it to be done...I have been the only one in the state of Texas who has been secretly hoping for no rain. I know, I feel bad even as I type it! At least by this time next week I can join the rain dancers and pray for rain. I'm not sure if I mentioned what exactly they are doing to our roof. We are getting a metal roof put on, which will do wonders to the outside of the house! Also, they are adding overhangs on the east, west and south sides of the house which will be over a wrap-around porch someday. I can't wait to get home today and take pictures of the progress so far.

More to come from the not-so-newlyweds...


Sunday, July 10, 2011

Finishing Touches {Base Boards}

This weekend was very productive when it comes to the house remodel. Of course, our floors were completed last week and we needed to finish them off with base boards, which we did this weekend. They look great! We also installed the bathroom vanity and bought the base of our kitchen cabinets...waiting to install them next week. My mom and dad were also so gracious enough to give us their "old" dishwasher and stove...I say "old" because the appliances are only about a year old. They bought new appliances last year, but then decided to buy a new home that came with new appliances, therefore, leaving us with some good stuff to put in our home. Clay is in the process of installing the new water heater, but the plumbing is complete for the entire house now, which has been a huge project for him! This picture is of the base boards in the corner of the living room, but more pictures will be posted as we finish the kitchen and bathroom...

More to come from the not-so-newlyweds...


Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Great Week {Floors}...

This past week the floors were completed in the house, except for a minor adjustment of the carpet in the bedroom. We did not realize how thick and plush the carpet we picked out would actually be, which isn't a bad thing, unless you want to be able to open the back door in the bedroom...yes, the carpet is so thick in the bedroom that we cannot open our back door! Who knew?! So, we are having H&R come out once again to fix this little dilemma we have found ourselves in. The fix...we are putting an entryway around the door opening that will be done in either vinyl or laminate. This should allow enough room for the door to be opened, hopefully! On a better note, the floors are in and they look amazing! I just cannot believe how much this house has changed right before our eyes. We have put in so many hours...well, Clay moreso than I, into this house...not to mention blood, sweat and tears! We have stressed and fretted over so many different things about the house and it feels great to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. As soon as I saw the carpet in the bedroom, I threw off my shoes and layed on it for a good 15 minutes! This made Clay happy...what's the saying? "Happy wife, happy life"...needless to say, this was an exciting completed project.


Along with the floors, Clay and Mike finished installing the toilet and laundry room door. The bathroom vanity will be in today and I can't wait to see it! As soon as the bathroom is complete, we can move back in.
In fact, I'm hoping that it will be as soon as this weekend! My best friend, Emily, is coming into town and I would love for her to help me decorate and arrange furniture, which is one of the many things she does best! So I'm crossing my fingers that everything gets done by then...

Here are a few pictures of the floors, which have not been cleaned by the way...what's the point, right?! I will wait until all construction is complete to actually clean my house again. =)
This picture was taken from the front door and even though there is a refrigerator in the middle of the room, this is the living room.
 This a the view from the living room into the kitchen...with the two happy workers!
 This is the hallway closet...
 This is the bathroom, opposite the closet...
 And this is the bedroom from the hallway...

This is the laundry room door that I LOVE...
Next, we will be putting in base boards and completing the bathroom. Then, we can move back in!
More to come from the "not-so-newlyweds"...