February 19, 2008

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!

I found our camera's charger, revived the battery and shot a few pics to share. First, I gave Abby another haircut--with Liz's help and coaching this time--and the results were MUCH better than the last time (for those that didn't get to see her think "shorn lamb").



It was more of a "trim" than anything to make her look less scraggly. We basically just removed the indian fringe from around her legs and underbelly. She now resembles a bear --especially from behind. The camera does no justice here. We like how it turned out.

We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary last month --YAHOO


I've been making a career our of our master bath redo it seems. Really more of a career of procrastination. That has changed. I finshed the demolition and removal! It only took 8 months! --ah, but the project is still not done. I should finish in a month or so. To those who I've been describing this to, I'll let the pictures do the talking. To summarize, water leak plus lots of time equals decay equals forced remodel.



I know how an archaeologist feels now after spending 2-3 hours chiseling out the pan hidden in our slab beneath it all, but I didn't find any bones or anything cool.






I finally removed the last of the wallpaper our home that was in the dining room. I textured, added chair rail and crown molding and painted. I'm actually about 40% through a total re-paint of the whole house. This room captures our color theme--only two colors with the baths and kitchen being dark and the rest being light brown with a dark accent wall here and there. Its looking good but sure takes a long time. My painter at work asks me every week how its going then scoffs at the length of time it is taking me. Pros,...they always feel the need to prove their superiority. I didn't bring up my current time table on the master bath project!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats on 5 years. The house is looking good. Put up some pictures of the finished bathroom when you get there.

Anonymous said...

About friggen time on the blog update dude! The paint looks good. I don't envy you with that bathroom work. I'm going to start calling you Paco!

Anonymous said...

I love the paint colors! you're doing great! Too bad about not finding any bones...maybe next time.

A is for Audrey said...

doing a great job! i must know what the colors are. happy 5th! that's so great!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Five years...amazing! It's crazy to think about how fast it can whiz by you if your not careful! You should have seen how excited I was to click on your blog and see a new post!!! It's about time...j/k. Can't wait to see the finished bathroom. Love the new paint colors too! Ya'll are crazy!

Emily said...

Congrats on 5 years!! Ours is coming up soon too!
I have to wonder what Liz thinks of the 8 month redecoration...

Anonymous said...

"shorn lamb" and "indian fringe"- only from my brother. great job on all the house stuff- really, really nice. can't wait to see it all done. love, em