The Last Months of Summer

What a crazy summer! After getting back from NYC, things settled back to normal. We packed in activities every weekend; the Zoo, Camping, Lagoon, weekend trips to Heber, Bear Lake, Island Park, and tons of hanging out with friends and family.

Recently we found the energy to redo the bathroom (the other half that was not yet completed), start on the kitchen, and complete some major yard work.
We started the bathroom on Tuesday of this week, and are looking forward the use of our shower again. Previously we replaced the flooring, cabinets/countertop, lighting fixtures and did some painting. After dealing with a crummy shower and bath tub, we decided to knock out a few walls and do it right. We hired a contractor (ambitious I know), and sat back and enjoyed the show. We now have a linen closet and a brand new bath/shower with tile walls. I think it looks awesome....we are hoping to use it on Tuesday of this week.
For any of you that have heard me talk about this house, I'm sure I complained about the kitchen. I won't go into detail, but let's just say I am as excited as a kid on Christmas morning to get my kitchen completed. We started demolition last weekend, and removed all the upper cabinets in preparation for the electrical work that needs to be done. We will be replacing all the cabinets/countertops, installing new lighting fixtures, stainless steel appliances and creating a countertop height bar for another eating area. Our install date for the kitchen is the 20th.
As far as the outside goes, Tyler really used his muscle and removed two giant steel laundry posts that were about 3 feet into the ground, tore down a section of the fence that was falling down, and removed the shrubs taking over the front flower box (they were so big he had to connect a tow rope to the back of the Rav and pull them out). He also cleaned out the garage, which still had items from the first round of cleanup. We ended up making $27 at the metal recyclers for the steel and copper we found in his grandpa's garage. Better than nothing I suppose.
Now as September progresses, we look forward to a house with no contractors coming in and out, not living out of random piles strewn about the house, and having the ability to shower whenever I want to!

Pictures will soon follow.