Day Before Remodel

We had Kara, Kyle's sister from Dallas, come see our home for the first time today. It's the day before demo starts so we're really excited. Kyle and I move in next weekend (I know, a week after demo- probably not a great idea). But, we don't have a choice- our lease is up at our apartment at the end of this month.

So, we'll be living in a 12 x 12, second bedroom for the first month or so while the kitchen and master bath are ripped out and reconstructed. Please don't be surprised if you visit and I have a few more wine bottles in the fridge that will probably be placed either in the living room or garage during these few months.

The best part is that our first purchases (aside from cabinets, appliances, countertops and flooring), will probably be some patio furniture and grill so we can still cook semi-healthy meals. Although, we'll both need to pry each other away from the Taco Bell around the corner after our long, stressful days. The deck and front patio will be our only refuge aside from our small room combining a bed, computers, clothes and dogs.

We think Spaz and Sparkz are going to be blissful in their new home and yard. FINALLY, they can poop off-leash! They also have about four new furry neighbors to bark with.

It's funny, though, how many things you overlook while living in a maintenance-free property... I mean, with a home we have to worry about mowing the lawn, watering the lawn & garden, actually picking up doggy #2's, among many other maintenance issues. Okay, okay, we admit we didn't actually pick up our dog releases at the apartment complex, and we're paying someone to mow the lawn. But I WILL be gardening!

Here's some photos of the inside-- before we go in and tear it all down! (oh dear...) We will also, if you can't tell already, be repainting!!

Until after demo...