Newest post is under the kitchen remodeling, Sorry

Our new Kitchen, Yipee!!!!

I am so relieved and grateful that they are here and installed.

Thank you very very much to Chet Tyler (great friend that also happens to be a brother-in-law) for delivering and installed them.
It took him 4 weeknights to install them due to the fact that our house is 100 years old and the floors/walls are not level.

Close up pictures of what the Hickory cabinets really look like.
They are beautiful!

Counter top. This pictures doesn't do it any justice. It really looks awesome!
Broom/trash pantry with storage up above.
My refrigerator does not match the rest of the appliances but I need to get my living room furniture paid for before Tim will allow me to invest in a new one.
It will come soon.

Our lovely bar/pass through. We are really loving it.
I called it the bar therefore I needed to move the alcoholic beverages inside it. The kids gave me a hard time, telling me that just because it's a bar doesn't mean we have to keep the alcohol in it.
Whatever!!! Old kitchen
Old kitchen

Kitchen sink with the dishwasher.
I moved the sink to be in front of the window.
I love it there. I can watch the birds while I do dishes.
Tim just ordered trim tonight for around the windows, doors and pass through/bar.

My awesome pantry.
Much like Tim it's full of shit.
I had no idea it would hold this much.
Now I just wish I would have ordered all the shelves to be roll outs.
They are so handy. You are only seeing the bottom cabinet.
I have one above that has two shelves in it also.

New stove and cabinets. We decided to go with a gas stove. I have never cooked with one before but I will have to learn. The kids were a little more excited about the stove than I was because they got to use the stove and oven before me. I was completely shocked when Dylan called to tell me the oven works great. The door to the right of the picture goes to the basement and I need to strip and refinish it, just haven't had time. It will happen soon.

Can't remember if you have seen this picture before but I think the floors look amazing. We have a few scuffs that need fixed from installing the cabinets but that is minor.

Isn't doesn't look like the same kitchen.

Break from the Kitchen

We went over to Chet and Christy's house for a day away from the Kitchen.
What a relaxing time we had. Chet got the horses out for the kids to ride. They thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Uncle Chet.

Cassidy has always had a thing for horses.
When her Aunt Christy kept talking about horseback riding through creeks and how much fun it was, she had to ask Uncle Chet to get the horses out.
The rest of the day was spent on the horses in the sun.
The best part was we didn't have to listen to the kids say, "I'm bored."

Cassidy was thrilled that she could get the horse to weave back and forth through the trees.

Brooke wasn't too sure about it at first so Cassidy gave her a ride.
Her seat was uncomfortable where she was sitting now, so she wanted the front seat.
Cassidy wouldn't trade instead she handed over the reigns.

As you can see it didn't take long for Brooke to gain control.
Here she is trotting not just walking.

Dylan of course just wanted to know how fast he could run him.


The next three pictures really show the beautiful view that the Tyler's get to enjoy all the way around their house.

Tim's tea has a strange peculiar smell of Tequila.
That starts with a "T".

They're here!!!

June 14, 2010

Starting install tonight.

Family Project

When the work gets fun, the kids come run.

Helpers were scarce when the work was dirty, heavy... but now it's time to paint.

As you can see, there is always someone who wears more paint than they put on.

Everyone had their hands in it. It really is a fun time when we can all be in the same room and not hear any arguing. Dylan deserves lots of credit for being around for the whole project. Doing much of the heavy/dirty work all on his own. He helped with gutting and hauling the old kitchen away whether it went to the dump or the garage. Whenever I (Mom) needed someone strong or tall to help me, I always called for Dylan. There wasn't a single time that I remember him responding with, "Do I have to?"

This shocked me. In order to remove the glue and the backing from the old linoleum, we had to dump hot water on the floor and let it set for about 7 minutes. Then we used a putty knife to scrape it up. It came right off. Little did I realize that the water was soaking through to the basement floor. Oh well.

Even cousins chipped in and helped.
Thank you Corey and Brandy.

This is the 5x5 section of flooring that Chet installed while Tim was installing the new windows. This is where the bathroom use to be and it had no hardwood. We were concerned that it would not blend well. Not only did Chet do an awesome job of installing but it took the stain well and you can hardly tell the difference. You will see soon enough.

The Star Shining Bright

Cassidy has always excelled in everything she does.
This year of course is no different.
Her performances from classroom to athletics
continually proves to be at the front of the pack.

The one thing that sticks in my mind most from the awards banquet, was the fact that Cassidy's class has more students competing in academics than sports.

In fact, when it came time for the math state assessment test, Cassidy and one other student were competing over who was going to score higher than 98% (the highest anyone has ever scored). Unfortunately, neither of them made it but Cassidy did beat the other student by scoring a 97%.

Students received certificates for having A's all year

They were also recognized for not having late assignment the whole year. Cassidy's was in Math and English.
Tim and I both got a chuckle out of the fact that she did not get all her assignments in on time in Science. This is especially funny because the science teacher happens to be her Aunt Debbie. When asking her about it she stated, "Of course, she's my Aunt, I can slack off in her class."

She received certificates for A's, all four quarters, in English, Science, and Math.

Cassidy and her best friend Gavyn receiving awards.
Notice any similarities?
Cassidy received her metal for 1st place in the League volleyball tournament. She was a sub for the varsity volleyball team and didn't see much playing time, but when she did, you could tell she really loved the sport. What an awesome feeling for parents. We are so proud of her.