Friday, February 25, 2011

Construction

With our "rain delay" yesterday, the boys started their work again today. The plumbers laid the water lines outside the house today. Now, if our grass will just grow back quickly . . . .




The electrician also started his work today. You can see where our new LED lights will be, and our beautiful, new-looking heater/vent! YAY!


Our kitchen sink bit the dust too while we've been working on the bathroom. Below is the new one that works like a charm. We aren't going to know what to do with strong water pressure and immediate hot water!


The only problem yet to be resolved is our now dead water bib in the backyard. Seems like our only water source in the back was connected directly to the galvanized pipes in the front of the house. Hopefully, next week all involved can find a create, inexpensive way to remedy this!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

'Plumb Craziness'


Today is plumbing day! Everything has gone fairly well. The only mishaps include a new hole in our utility closet . . . made necessary to get to shower/tub pipes and the broken pipe at the end of day, which means we now have a temporary red water line from the main to the house resting on top the yard.













Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Demo-licious


Bathroom remodel day 1 was a "wee bit" dusty. Underneath the cream tile in the bathroom was some lovely pepto pink tiles with true blue tile accents. The floor underneath the cream/white tiles turned out to be pink hexagon tiles. But now, all that is left in the bathroom are the walls and the tub! Plumber comes tomorrow!

The dust traveled near and far.



Ah, the studs.

Don't you recognize the sink and toilet?


Oh, and did I mention we had a guest tonight for dinner. She's having fun here with the basket of toys she always requests upon entering the house. When she saw the demo'd bathroom, she said, "Uh-oh." Too cute!


Sunday, February 20, 2011

Let the Remodel Begin!

Tuesday is THE day! Demolition will begin, and the remodel will commence. After a couple weeks of searching for bids, we'd decided on a new contractor this go around--Glendarroch Homes. One of the owners actually attends our church. They are a fairly new company, but do exceptional work from what we've seen.

We spent about 4o minutes tonight removing everything from the bathroom and on the hall walls.

Let's pray these four weeks go by quickly! :-)

The before pics . . . .





Friday, February 11, 2011

Parenting Advice?

As we think about becoming parents, so many situations, choices, and opportunities flood our minds. So, for some issues, we've decided to get others' perspectives . . . just cause we're curious.

What do you think:

1. Should an infant be held every time he or she cries? Why?
2. At what age does discipline enter the picture?
3. How much money is appropriate to spend on a child at Christmas?
4. Should we throw a birthday party every year? Why?
5. What is "too" scheduled or active when it comes to a child's participation in activities?

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

New Year Starts and Ice, Ice Baby

What have the Yourees been up to thus far in 2011? Well, here goes . . . .

After suffering sticker shock from our first bid for the bathroom remodel, we opted for a "second opinion." This week the second contractor came for a look. Hopefully, we will have the bid by the beginning of next. Then, it's decision time! The pic below shows the wall and floor tile we've chosen, even the grout color. :-)



Bryan's parents also came for a visit in January. We always enjoy them so much. We took these pics before a great dinner at Ellerbe. It's one of my favorite FW restaurants. Mmmm . . . let's go now!



And then, there's been the weather. Certainly, we haven't forgotten it's winter! Last week, we were doused with ice and snow. It essentially crippled the metroplex for four days. . . . and just in time for that little thing called the Super Bowl. We do have some winter weather today, but mostly just a dusting. Nothing like the precip or temps of last week. (Notice the water barrel hit the dust because it froze through and through. I'm waiting for the deluge when it thaws.)