Carpet and Grout

Here are a couple of pictures of our carpet, kitchen granite, and grout on our tubs. Also, the aforementioned patio set. MB and I grouted the first shower, then Andy and I grouted the guest tub and master shower. We're still waiting for the plumber to finish for the master tub. I am almost finished with caulking the baseboards throughout. Andy and I plan to start cleaning and grouting the floor in the next couple of days.

Appliances...Lights...

Here's a picture of my vent hood and cooktop. Also, notice the lights hanging and set into the ceiling (good call to paint them Mom). We also have electrical switches. Today, we went to look for a place to sit in this beautiful house. Found some nice stuff. While we were away today, door handles are in, faucets are in, and we have toilets!!!!! We put screens on tonight when we came home to check. Got a patio set at Home Depot...some assembly required.

For Dad (Part 2 of 2)

Yesterday, Tracy and I caulked and spackled in the master closet. Today we primed and painted it. Andy got the drawer fronts on (thanks for that bottom right) and nailed/caulked in the shelf. He also started putting in the supports and rod holders. He was on a roll with the shower entry when he ran out of tile. We considered going to Vegas for more tile, but MB has graciously agreed to stop at Lowe's in Vegas to pick up a box for us. We will meet with the audio guys Wednesday morning...

For Mom (1 of 2)

For Mom - here is a better idea of the granite in the kitchen and pics of some of the baseboards. They look really nice, Denton is doing nice corners and everything... Andy went around today and filled in the nail holes with spackle and will sand them tomorrow. I will tape the tops and caulk and touch up paint.

It hasn't ALL been tough...

We did manage to have a good time. Mom and Dad would occasionally indulge us and go to dinner or "into town" - GOSH, I never thought I'd say that - for stuff. We never took a camera except for the family camping trip, so here it is!

Thank you

Andy and I have learned a lot through this experience. One of the most valuable lessons and memorable experiences has been working with Mom and Dad this past 2 months. Words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation for their hard work and enthusiasm. Here are a couple of pictures from our time together...

GRANITE

They are still working on a lot, and it was late when they left today, but I should have complete kitchen and master bath granite tomorrow. Here's the laundry, jack and jill, and upstairs area..

Tile in the bathrooms and closets... hall, jack and jill, master shower (tub still in progress) and eat your heart out, Imelda Marcos!

How things have changed...

We have so much to share. The changes are huge, and we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Dad and Mom (MIL and FIL) - I will do a couple of posts to show pictures. Here is kitchen before and after, and stairs before and after.

How's the painting going, you ask? Exhausting... Andy is tiling, Dad is building custom closets, and Mom cuts in the edges and ceilings while I roll. Sarah supervises from the backyard. In some order, you are seeing our bedroom (temporarily a shelf painting operation), the hall bath (Andy's first tile job), part of the kitchen - with cabinets, how exciting!, and the upstairs wet bar area...