Kitchen update #3

So into week four we went. We have a lot of stuff complete, such as, countertops, light fixtures, staining of all cabinets - excluding doors, painting, texturizing, and we have a microwave installed. We still need to put in the backsplash, finish staining the doors, and tile, but hey we are over half way done. I do have to say that there was one unexpected surprise in this project. The countertops had just been installed and we were joking about how the refrigerator was the only appliance left that was white. Just our luck...the refrigerator starting going out. So, since we figured it was the compressor a expensive part, we bought a new one to match the rest of the appliances. Thank you to Linda for her help on what brand to purchase. So Jonathan will have to pick up a few more shifts at work to pay for that little expense, but at least we got a screaming deal. Thanks for all the encouragement from all of you. We look forward to this project being called done!!!

Brownie and the turtle

This last week, I looked out the window to find Brownie had something in her mouth. Not unusual, but I figured I had better find out what it was. It was a turtle. Thinking that she has probably killed it, I put it in a bucket and waited to see if it was alive or not. After awhile, I heard noise coming from the bucket and realized the turtle was still alive. I moved the turtle to one of our recycle bins and then watched Brownie react to this new thing. Enjoy!! We have since returned the turtle to the bayou where he came from. I hear it is common after a heavy rain to get turtles coming up from the bayou.

Kitchen slide show