Kitchen Remodel

We are in the middle of redoing our kitchen. I can't find my camera but I will post before and after pics. We are sanding down our "new"(used) cabinets in the garage every chance we get. After they are sanded we prime, paint, glaze and seal them. Then we get to take out the existing cabinets, find flooring to match and add it, then install the new ones. We are going to try to spray paint our 70s-looking beige appliances black to match the fridge and then add the backsplash. We have a lot of work behind and ahead of us, but it is going to be so nice when done.

Last week was a nightmare. We had some workers here to raise our 7' ceiling and the kitchen was a mess. They took 2 days longer than anticipated, pushing back cleanup for our pending guests. In the interim we had a makeshift kitchen in our basement, complete with microwave, Scott's college fridge, folding chairs and card table, and our griddle. We did dishes in the bathroom. I was also really sick with a bad head cold, couldn't breathe, couldn't sleep and couldn't speak for a few days. I am so glad that week is over!

We removed the upper cabinets for the ceiling work so our counters and hall closet are housing spices, gadgets, and all things kitchen. Our bookshelf has dishes, cups, snacks for school lunches and baking paraphernalia on it. We need to paint the new vaulted ceiling (which looks great and so different!) and the walls leading up to it. I can almost visualize how great it will be with the fridge back where the fridge belongs (right now it is next to the kitchen table) and lots of cabinet and pantry space.

We are really enjoying having Peggy, Bill, Bill's mom and niece here visiting. Sunday was so nice and relaxed. We have been enjoying good food, fun games and just being together. Today we are headed to the planetarium and Family History Museum in downtown SLC. Bailey and Myles are so excited to get out of school an hour early for that. Tomorrow we will head to the new Scheels to ride the ferris wheel. Tomorrow night the adults are going to the Salt Lake Temple. Friday we will tour Temple Square, City Creek and the Conference Center. They leave early Saturday morning. What a wonderful week. I am so grateful that they could come visit and look forward to our trip to Arizona for Christmas.

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The Garbison family said…
I am so excited to read that you are coming to AZ for Christmas! We would LOVE to see you guys! Also, we are coming to UT again on Thanksgiving weekend and I would love to come and see you :-)
October 24, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Holly said…
I can't wait to see pictures of your kitchen! If anyone knows what a pain it is to do a kitchen remodel, I do! Hope it's done soon:) Hope you have fun with mom & bill!
October 26, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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