Finished!

For the past two months, we've been remodeling our bathroom and laundry closet after our water heater leaked and ruined the subfloor. Along the way we ended up replumbing the whole house and completely stripping the bathroom and starting over.... we are FINALLY DONE! I don't like the mess, the expense, and the endless to-do list, but it was really rewarding to work together and complete something. Andy doesn't let me sit idly by. Even if it takes me three times as long as him, he teaches me how to do each part along the way. I'm getting more confident in my home repair skills and have spent a lot of time reading forums on the internet about how to do things right! We kept the shower assembly, toilet, and vanity top. I refinished the vanity cabinet and made a new medicine cabinet frame. Everything else is new! Here are the before and after pics we have of when we bought our house and after the remodel. :)

BEFORE

AFTER 

Memory Lane

With all the nice weather we've been having, we've been taking of more outside chores than inside. One afternoon while Wynn napped, Sydney and I spent time planting some bulbs and flowers together in the beds outside. I don't remember a whole lot about my childhood, however one clear memory I have is of planting flowers with my dad along the fence in the backyard. I have always loved spending time with my dad. It makes me smile to think of going on daddy daughter dates and weekend trips. I smile when I think of how silly he can be and how loving he is. Dad's hugs still help me feel safe and loved. I always knew Dad loved me and made a special effort to spend time with me. Looking through the pictures I've taken when we visit, I noticed that Grandpa Pack now makes sure to take time to get on the floor and play with my kids too. I have many pictures of them walking together, playing together, etc. So as Sydney and I sat in the yard, I felt very sentimental as I remembered him showing me how to dig the hole, set the flower in and then water the plant with our pitcher. It was fun for me to do the same thing with Sydney and think about those warm morning with my Dad going to the store to pick out flowers and then planting them at home. I hope Sydney continues to like to help so it can become our tradition too. I love you, Dad.