Our Kitchen's Done!

Here's some photos of our kitchen from when we first bought our house. You get the idea: horrible flooring, dated cabinets, ugly countertops, bad appliances and a terrible set-up. The story of the last two homes we have lived in...




Double click the photos if you want to view them larger.
Dad was here for the past few days and he helped me finish off a couple of kitchen projects. It is now (almost) officially done...just a couple of minor details.
New counters, new appliances, painted cabinets, new hardware, new flooring, new lighting, pressed tin backsplash, reconfiguration of the entire workspace.

A collection of pottery from my mama that I have been dying to get up in my house somewhere...




dining area

living room

Our basement family room with new carpet! My wonderful brother in law scored some great used carpet that we had cleaned and installed. It is such great quality! And yes, I know that photo on the right side of the fireplace needs to be up higher. My mom keeps telling me this, but now that I see it in a photo, I get it.

If you make this photo larger, you will see the artwork Graham graciously did on my ottoman in pen last week.


Another photo of my new bathroom. I am working on our second bathroom as we speak...photos to come sometime soon! Dad put in a new bathroom light this week.




Here's where we started from with that bathroom:


Just had to post a quick pic of Graham's room--I got the larger sailboat at a thrift store a few days ago for $5...they are usually pretty pricey!

Isaac's room got fresh paint and "new" carpet this summer as well...

Three

My baby boy,
You are now three! I can hardly believe how fast time has gone. Wasn't it just yesterday I was holding you for the very first time?
I am so in love with you! I love our days together. The terrible twos were a little rough for us, but I think they're behind us now. You are so much fun to be around, and you say something hilarious every day. You love to snuggle with your mama, and I love to hold you close. Today I was holding you and feeling your little body in my arms. You still feel like a baby to me...so much different than your almost seven year old brother, who is now all boy. You melt into my arms and soak up all of my love. And you have it all...I love you more every single day.
I can't wait to see what God has planned for you my littlest love. Will you be a teacher? A doctor? A counselor? A daddy? Whatever it is, I pray you come to know Jesus as your personal Savior at a young age, and walk in His ways your entire life. I pray He always keeps you safe, and healthy. I pray that I will never be a stumbling block to your salvation, and that I am the best mama possible for you and your personality.
Happy Birthday, my baby boy.