Evolution

We are not finished, but the new kitchen is underway.
Here is a glimpse at the old kitchen- unfortunately it is too hard to see the crappy, crappy 30 year old metal cabinets that are rusted, the washer that leaks, the mismatched sink cabinet, etc...It was embarrassing having friends over because the kitchen was so nasty.  It was not just ugly, it was gross- rust, 20 year-old-dirt, and food in crevices that could not be reached.

Dave and I decided to replace the cabinets and pain them all to match.  We were also going to paint the kitchen, baseboards, and window sills.  All of our appliances work just fine, so we weren't going to change up anything else.  

Phase One-

So, I literally came home from work on Tuesday, and the kitchen was gutted.  Mind you, I had no clue this was happening.  I just left the boys alone and the cabinet replacement turned into a full kitchen remodel.  I think this is because the boys don't balance the checkbook, do they?  

But, notice the nasty wall the had rot in it where the old sink was, etc....   It really did need more work than we originally realized.  

Phase two- 

The kitchen has a new wall to replace the area by the sink, and the walls have been primed.

Phase three-

Most of the cabinets are in as well as the countertops.  There are a lot of new appliances to go with the new look.  We still need to put all of the trim on the cabinets and countertops, paint the walls, complete the tile backsplash, and put in all of the appliances.  

We still have quite a bit of work today, but I plan on having a party as soon as it is done.  I can't decide if I should have a recipe exchange with the girls (since I have no excuse for not cooking now)- OR- turn the recipe exchange into a recipe exchange for Joy as bride-to-be -OR- just invite everyone over for dinner and wine.  

I am leaning towards all girls, recipes, and party for Joy.  

While the boys did electrical, plumbing, and saw work, here is what I did with my morning.

I lifted 200 pounds of aluminum cans into the truck and recycled them for $84.  (24$ to the humane society, and $60 to Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue is the plan).  I guess my knee is fine since I was doing squat-lifts with 30 pounds or so.   Oops- not fine, it is swollen.  Time to slow down.