Updates Updates Updates!

So PJ took vacation from his job in order to work on the house.  Now he's going to have to go back to work to get a vacation from the house! We're getting much closer to being done.  In fact we have to be done by Feb. 25th so the renovation loan can be all closed out.  Here are some progress pics.

PJ's hating life in this picture.  See that evil look he's giving me?

Loving the high gloss finish on the fir floor that we stained a walnut color.

This is from the end of Dec. but I thought I'd throw it in.

Grouting the master bath. 

Have I mentioned how awesome my husband is? 

We're so thankful for the help of our friends.  This is Chad helping install new hardwood on the first floor.

Tyler getting the floor install party started!!!

We finally finished painting the outside of the house above the front porch where we had to have some masonry repairs done.

This is Mac.  He's 2 now.  He loves hanging out with his baby sitter, PJ!

Here's master craftsman Bob, installing our front door and new glass.

Bob's handy work on the front porch renovation!

Mac helping PJ install the water line for the fridge. 

I'm just having a good old time now aren't I?

2 year olds help adults put stress into perspective!!!

Deadlines are just suggestions, right???

Well, let's just say that January 1st came and went and we aren't done yet!!! Buuuut we're getting very very close. Here are a few pictures to prove it:

View when you walk into the master bath from the hallway, looking towards the laundry room.

Jessica grouting the shower floor

PJ loves tile....almost as much as he loves painting!

Kitchen is in progress....looking good so far!

A few more pics of the tile install process in the kitchen

Jessica has found an alternative use for tile board seam tape.  A Headband.  Nice Job Jessica, how crafty are you?!

Kitchen Progress

Well, its been a very long few days, but finally our kitchen tile is starting to take shape.

Ever wonder what 1700 screws looks like!:

The floor is starting to take shape:

Because of some new plumbing, we had to (unfortunately) drop the ceilings a bit in a couple of places, but I think it will look ok, and it was better than the alternatives!

Kitchen Tile part 1

This weekend we laid tile board in the kitchen.  It took forever.......!

Why work in the daytime, when you can work at night with no overhead lighting?!