Still Unpacking

I unpacked two boxes today. I condensed some of my bowls and serving dishes in my cabinets to make space for my nice Christmas dishes that are normally stored in the China Cabinet. Two less boxes in the garage. All this while I'm supposed to be "taking it easy." HA!

Windows! Finally!

2007 - Finally! After a year of owning the windows and having them stored outside, the bedroom windows are finally installed. Only one window to go - in our bathroom. I'll just cross my fingers for next year!

2006 - Or should I say 1964?? It only a took a year of living here to get this yucky window replaced.

Burn Pile

The rest of the barn is getting burned in our fire pit. This was taken a few days ago around sunset.

Tub Testing

Tub testing - Joseph got to test out the bath tub with the completed tile and fixtures. We went to Lowe's yesterday to get the shower door and then it's almost complete! I'm very excited because we're having company later in September and they'll be able to shower in their own bathroom instead of using ours. Also my mom, who visits often, will have her own shower and working bathroom!

Barn Demolition

Before....
This is how it looked at the end of the day.... (below) And this is how it was looking when our nextdoor neighbor offered to help!
And he basically shoved the debris over with a quick motion of his huge tractor!
Wow! That's a lot of debris!
Now that the barn has been torn down, the backyard is full of the debris. We have gotten rid of one truckload, but there's much more to go!

Bathroom Tile and Grout

The tile has finally been grouted. So excited... now we just need the shower door and the fixtures need to be installed. Here's a close-up of the how it came out....

John Deer Orange?

Okay, it's not green, but we borrowed a tractor and the barn will soon be ... GONE. We're making way for the backyard. Tonight Robert also ALMOST finished the tile in the bathroom.... two tiles too short! GRRR... Another trip to Lowes is on the schedule for this week. Darn!