My dad took some time off to help with the bathroom remodel which was so nice. The sheet rock guys come tomorrow to tape and mud and then hopefully texture on Tuesday. What started as just new wallpaper is now replacing everything but the toilet. And that is only because we replaced that a few years ago. I picked out the paint colors and a new light fixture. In the end I will have a beautiful updated bathroom and a fabulous walk in closet.
We also replaced a window in the front of the house. The window we had was 30+ years old. It was aluminum and did not open. In the winter it would sweat horribly (and grow mold), and in the spring and fall you couldn't open it for ventilation. We bought this one a year ago on a great deal from Lowe's, I think we paid $25. If someone special orders a window and then decides they no longer want it you can get a great deal like that. This is also true for other big ticket items like washers, refrigerators, vanities, mirrors etc. You just have to keep your eyes open, time it right or buy for the future. Or have your dad work there. ;o)
I also finished sealing the walls in the basement. The walls are cinder block and have occasionally leaked. We have a footing that wraps the end of the basement that is about 3 1/2 feet tall and 2 feet wide so we are going to tile that. Again my dad got a great deal on tile. I think he paid like .18 per 18" tile. It was such a blessing to find tile that was a neutral color at a great price. They are discontinuing this tile. We are still scraping the carpet residue off the cement floor down there and hope to paint it with an epoxy to put the game tables on. Emma (14) got all excited last night when she could visualize a fun place to hang out with her friends.
On a side note, Eden (10) was throwing up all night last night. She has some sort of bug. She and a friend drank water out of someones fountain in their yard yesterday and I am hoping it is not from that. She seems to be doing better this morning but I am going to keep her home from church to keep an eye on her.
Have a great Sunday!
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I asked Jessa about the fountain and she said she only had a couple of sips from it, but that Eden was really thristy and have more than her.
When I told her Eden was sick, her diaganosis was "Oh, she must have been dehydrated mom! She was so hot and thirsty, we walked a long ways!"
Hope she feels better. It was nice see you at the football game. Our family went 2-2 yesterday, both wins coming from Joel's team.
Sounds like a great and productive weekend (minus the throw-up part).
Hope your sweetie feels better today and keeps those cooties all to herself ;)
Blessings!
I hope Eden is feeling better soon!
Wow! You've got a lot done! I want to see pictures when it's done.
I would love to find one of those great deals on a washer!!!
Hope Eden is feeling better:)
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