Bathroom Makeover

I feel guilty that this post hasn't been done sooner considering how hard Brian worked on this bathroom. The week prior to Labor Day weekend, Brian took some leave to do this home project, because otherwise it would probably not get done. Most of you that know Brian know that Brian is very in tune with detail. If he does something, he does something right and he does it well, even if it takes a longer time. I'll confess that in the midst of many of his larger projects he's done in the time we've been married, this character trait borders a very thin line between a strength and a fault. This particular project was no different, but as always, in the end, he's right and I'm so very grateful he did it right and the final result is fantastic. Brian not only primed and painted the walls, he painted the floorboards and the doors to the cabinet, also adding hardware to the doors and updating our doorknob. He put in a new light fixture that I love! He replaced the towel racks with the Southern Living at Home bathroom set I had bought a while back with this bathroom in mind. And finally, what took the most blood, sweat and tears...he ripped up the floor. Then he ripped up the other floor that the previous owners had left and put tile down. It looks soooo awesome and I'm so grateful to him for his hard work and his fine craftsmanship. And just when I thought I might have to sell him on e-bay...

Here are some pictures, but I really don't feel like they do the job justice.

You can see the light a little better when I turned it off and just left the flash on:

And because he had over a week off work, he was able to grow out his goatee. Just like he had when we dated back in the day.

Grammie & Pop Pop's Visit

As mentioned in my previous post, my parents drove down for a visit last week. It was so awesome having them here and so much fun watching Nolan play with them. My dad's such a goofball, I'm not sure Nolan knew what to make of him half the time, but Nolan sure laughed A LOT! My mom entertained Nolan in only a way Grandma's are allowed...with candy and sugar!! Thanks so much for making the trip and for spoiling all of us!!!

Almost as soon as my parents walked through the door, Nolan asked to swing, which he rarely does anymore. But he totally remembers that Pop Pop is a champion swing pusher! Higher Pop Pop!!

Swimming. Nolan, thanks to Pop Pop, now knows what "dunking" and "pushing people in the pool" means, but we have assured him that these are "GRANDPA ONLY" games. This is my dad trying to relax at postal point. But toddlers quickly pick up on who the fun one is. So this is what he did most of the time, play with Nolan and Abby. I'm not sure who needed a nap more after we were all done. Out to dinner. Nolan was showing us his blue tongue from his sucker. And Brian's just being a dork goofball. Actually, Brian had some of the sucker and it is a bit blue! My mom did a scavenger hunt with the kids. The prize was quarters, which the kiddos were ecstatic over! They had a blast!This is what my old man does when I tell him to smile for the camera. I could put together a whole album of pictures like this. :)

Look who we found!

Last week my parents drove down for a visit. They arrived on Monday and left on Friday, so it was a short trip, but we had a great time. Nolan was spoiled and continues to ask for Grammie & Pop Pop daily. I'll post some more pics of their visit soon!