Home Improvements

 

 

 

 

I guess our way of nesting as been in the form of home improvement projects!  We have crossed quite a few things of our "to do list" these last few months.  Here is a slideshow of some of the before and after shots.  Here is a list of our accomplishments:

New landscaping (front and back to include mulching in the playground, lots of new plants and bushes and a new October Maple tree!)

New deck... WE LOVE IT!

New fence

Organized garage (new shelving units and some serious clean up)

COMPLETE NEW HALF BATHROOM

Barn makeover (power washed, new paint, new lattice and a new ramp)

Updated nursery... pics soon!

Thank goodness I have a handy husband!! Thanks to all of you who have helped with our projects.  We are lucky to have such wonderful family and friends to help!!

Roomies

Moved the girls into the same room with some functional new furniture.  They LOVE the bunkbeds and sharing a room.  Night time is a giggle fest, but they're slowly settling in to a new routine.  Now what to do with an extra bedroom.... ? 

The Great Flood

We survived the great November Nor'easter, but not with out flooding. Our area of Virginia Beach received over 13 inches of rain. We only lost power for about a day, others were not as fortunate. Luckily Jeff was home, so the four of us enjoyed a mini stay-cation. Check out the video I posted below. Our entire street was flooded and impassable for almost a day. There were kids having canoe races up and down the street, as some areas of water were over Jeff's knees. The water came up as far as the back of our van. After 2 days of rain, Jeff and I were getting a little nervous. However, the house survived with no water damage.

My Azalea's

So sad they only bloom 3 weeks a year!

Dusting

Look what we woke to this morning in Virginia Beach...

Getting Back to Reality DD 92

Back to Virginia Beach and trying to get settled into our old routine again. All the boxes arrived from Maine, so we've been unpacking and digging out from MOUNDS of new toys and books. Laundry, cleaning, errands, pet care and back to school and the gym...it's tough to go on vacation!

Thank You Larry!

BEFORE....

DURING....

AND AFTER!!!!

Thanks for helping us out Larry. We truly appreciate all your hard work! It's so nice to have such caring friends like you and Kim!

A Real Friend...

...Runs the weed whacker while you mow!

Thanks for helping with another round of fall chores Michelle!

DD 16

Doing fall chores... wish you were here Daddy!

The finished product, our lawn is growing in nicely from the fall seeding!

New Granite Countertops

During the last several months we've been saving for new granite countertops, an undermount sink and faucet. The kitchen needed some upgrading, so while Jeff was busy with work ups this summer I did some research, watched the sales and found the best bargain for our buck. Here is the finished product. The best part, Jeff and I were able to pick our very own slab of granite. They were installed a week before Jeff deployed so he was able to enjoy them for a few days. If anyone is in need of granite, let me know. I feel like I became a bit of an expert after I talked to so many companies and contractors. Here are the pictures....I am SO happy!!

Not Just a Refrigerator...

...but a piece of art!

Watching the Grass Grow

Look Honey....the grass is actually growing. Looks like we'll have a plush lawn next summer.

I guess I can add growing a lawn to my resume!

Keeping Cool

Things you do when the Air Conditioning is out for 2 days...

SO SO GLAD IT'S WORKING AGAIN!!