Monday, July 20, 2009

Home Updates

Seems like just recently we have decided to update things around the house! First it was the bug problem, which lead to some necessary updates, that were not so necessary at first! The ant issue called for a new window seal and new glass in the window! Then is was the threshold on the back door, which was going to be sooooo simple, but ended up being a 6 hour project and in the process my husband took our back door off at 10 PM and million of bugs flew in! Here are a few more projects we are in the processes of completing or need to complete before baby Cate makes her grand entrance into this wonderful world! I used rephrase and say... Ryan must complete, instead of WE because, well we all know I cant do a whole lot right now:( Our families are also, helping out loads as well:)

- Prep Cate's room for painting - Done
- Sand and paint the baseboards in Cate's room - Done
- Paint Cates's room..... DONE:) Yay - My brother, dad, Ryan and his brother all helped prep, sand and paint her room:)
- Hang Cate's Chandelier - Done but took 3 hours and caused my husband to cuss(which he rarely ever does!)
- Sand Chest of Drawers - My mom, sister and cousin did a wonderful job sanding:)
- Prime chest of drawers - prime has been bought but no priming down yet
- Paint chest of drawers - Paint matched to Cate's dresser but not painted yet
- Move out all the furniture in the whole house
- Rip out carpet in the whole house
- Sand all the baseboards in the whole house
- Lowe's to come and lay new carpet
- Move furniture back in the house
- Put Cate's furniture together
- Put her room together

Needless to say, I have had many a melt down! The carpet will take 2 weeks to come in!! So the puts us at the first week of august to start laying the new carpet!
STRESSFUL!!!
But I am lucky enough to have a great husband and family who will help get everything finished before Cate gets here!
Nothing like waiting for a new baby to get stuff done around the house!

Here are some pictures of Ryan and my family getting stuff done around our house!



















Wish us LUCK:)
Happy Monday:)

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27 comments:

Lil' Woman said...

Love the color of her room! :)
Good luck with everything, your family is going to be busy for the next month!

Hailey said...

It looks great so far! I can't wait to see the finished product... and little Cate!

Jon and Steph said...

What a fun color! I love that chandelier! I can't wait to see the room all finished ;)

Lauren Kelly said...

Awww, everything is going to look great! Can't wait to see pics of the finished product :)

Sarah said...

Love the progress of Cate's room so far! Can't wait to see the finished product. I'm sure it's hard on you not being able to help! You're very blessed to have such wonderful, willing family help out! I have the same type and don't know what I'd do without them!

The New Mrs said...

I love what you decided to paint the nursery! It's going to look so pretty and it looks like everyone is working very hard to get it done in time. I can't wait to see pictures once it's done :)

Lindsey said...

Looks awesome so far!!!

LyndsAU said...

it will all come together sweet girl :) don't worry! everything is looking good!! can't wait to see if all finished!

Stephanie said...

Looks great!!! I cannot wait to see the finished room. I plan on putting a chandelier in my girls' room, they just add so much girly-chic-ness. (made that up myself!)

Brittany Ann said...

Love the lavendar room! Good luck!

Brown Girl said...

I love that color purple, how pretty~!

Beach Belle said...

I absolutely adore the lavendar you chose for her room! If I ever am blessed to have a little girl, that will definitely be the room color!

Hang in there! I had meltdown when I was having work done on my house and I wasn't pregnant. As Beau T would say, "Just breathe honey!"

Sweet Simplicity said...

I would probably be the same way! But don't worry I'm sure it will all get done. I love that chandy!!

Amber Ellis said...

LOVE her chandelier! Such a cute idea for a baby girl's room :)

Meagan said...

we have such a huge list too! Its so exciting but also stressful! I love baby cate's room already! I can't wait to see it finished! woowoo!

Crystal said...

Bless your heart! I know what you are going through.. we added a 4th bedroom to the house while we were expected. WOW... so stressful!! That is awesome you have so many loving people helping you out. Everything is looking great, I can't wait to see her finished room!!! =)

A Walk With The... said...

Everything is coming together so beautifully in Cate's room! I love that your are personalizing her furniture - it will mean so much more to you guys once it is all done and in her room!

Ashley said...

I love her room so far!! I've always said that if we have a girl someday we will be hanging a chandelier in her room :) Can't wait to see it all finished - and with baby Cate in it!

Belle said...

What a great family you have to offer to help you with all that!

Pinot after Playdates said...

Looks great...sorry about the melt downs...blame the hormones :)

LucieP said...

it always takes me extra motivation to want to be very productive around the house!

I love the pics of Ryan with the purple paint!! Heehee
The chandelier is such a great idea! I love it!!

Megan said...

Love the color and the chandelier! All the pics of Ryan and your family helping are so cute! You've got a good set of people behind you!! And you know its bad if the hubby cusses! :-) Miss talking to you on gchat! Come back to me!!!

Polka Dots & Protein Bars said...

Oh my goodness, Cate's room is adorable already! I love the color, and I cannot get enough of that chandelier! Too pretty!

Blue-Eyed Bride said...

i love the color! y'all are so busy. you just let everyone else do all the work. sit back, with a glass of lemonade and watch! :) love it!

Solar Powered said...

Love the purple. We have a bathroom in a similar color. Glad to know I'm not the only one doing major home improvements before the baby gets here!

Adie said...

I love the paint colors. I did a similar yellow and a raspberry color. I am sure this stuff is not helping your blood pressure, just know it will get done! Good luck!

My name is Megan... said...

that is SO awesome everyone is so helpful! Makes a HUGE difference I'm sure :)