Finally, finally, finally...significant progress!

There's light at the end of the tunnel!  All of the hard work is paying off and things are finally coming together. Last night I finished the last little bit of flooring and we were able to move in some furniture over the weekend.  Saturday night, for the first time in over a month, I did not have to sleep in a sleeping bag and I was more than 4 inches off of the ground.  The master bedroom is pretty much complete, with the exception of moving in our armoir.  I am elated.  It is so nice to have some calm in the chaos.  Here are "before" and "after" pics.  I don't have a great camera, so I can't get a good wide shot, but you get the idea.


Before I went crazy with paint and ripped out carpet.



After, with new flooring, paint, crown molding and the light/fan moved to the center of the room.

With all of the flooring complete, we were also able to bring our dining table out, which makes a huge difference in how things look and feel.  It is nice to be able to have family meals at a real table rather than at our little folding table.

Before



After - room with a view.  We just need a new light fixture and eventually some wood blinds.

 Funny, now that I post it, it doesn't seem like much, but hours and hours of work went into the results you see here.

The kids are really beginning to love it.  Even Zoe is no longer having her meltdowns over the move.  I think having more of our stuff here and getting things in order has helped a lot.  The picnics on the top of the hill and large puddles to splash in don't hurt either!

Zoe is running through there somewhere.

I have been getting lots of exercise here too.  Just walking to the mailbox or to take out the trash is a small workout!  It is so beautiful that I just want to walk around outside all the time.  On one of my walks I need to find a spot for my garden.  It is almost planting time.  I'm even considering getting some chickens so we will have fresh eggs.  Anyone know how to raise chickens?  My mom calls this "the farm", so might as well look the part, right?

Next on the remodel agenda is Zach's room.  He is feeling a bit left out since all of the renovation is occuring upstairs.  He has some really off the wall plans for his room.  Black paint and lots of glow in the dark paint is involved!  I figure he is only a kid once, so why not go over the top with the room?  Creativity is good.

Now that things have come together a little, I am going to go enjoy a soda on my balcony, while looking at the stars and listening to owls and singing coyotes.  Who knew that could be so relaxing and entertaining?!