Another project

We started off the month with a birthday celebration.  Happy birthday Jared!!!

 Then the real fun began.  We began the kitchen remodel.  You'll notice I say began, because the project is not yet complete.  The granite counters won't be installed until Monday.  This is quite significant because that means we don't have a sink or dishwasher until at least Monday.  And have not had one for about a week now.  Let's just say I'm being very wise with the dishes I dirty and thank goodness for paper plates.

We have learned since purchasing this lovely condo of ours that steel beams are not our friends and they will extend any project significantly.  Jared had to cut sections of sheet rock out and install wood behind it so the cabinets could be secured to something.  How were the previous cabinets held up before?  We're not quite sure.  Jared took one screw out of the old cabinet and a sheet of metal fell to the floor.  Anyway, the whole cutting sheet rock, sawing wood, mudding sheet rock and sanding sheet rock was quite the dusty endeavor. 

 

The kids enjoyed the freedom of having a cupboard with no counter

Thankfully, Grandma and Grandpa Bench came to help us out.  This is something where I can honestly say we could not have done it with out them.  How could anyone do a remodel with kids?  

We spent lots of time at the park while the boys worked

just rolling in the dirt like animals

Sierra got her nails done

Connors craze these days is states.  I challenge you to challenge him to a state capital contest.  I bet he'll win

The Gonzalez crew came down for the weekend.  Yay for cousins!

Both kids had so much fun with Grandma and Grandpa.  They got to spend some great time together.

I'll leave you in suspense to see the new cabinets until the granite is installed.  Exciting stuff I know.