Working All Day Brings On Some Beautiful Rewards!

Well, Dad came for the entire week and we worked very hard and got ALL of my big projects done! I am very excited about all of the changes that have been made! They have all had such a huge impact on the look and feel of my house! I can't believe we got it all done in 5 days... WOW! Here are some before and after pictures for your enjoyment! :)

The kitchen, before:

And After:

The "Cat room" (which USED to smell like cats, hence it's name) before painting:

The painting actually took place awhile ago, but I don't think I put up pictures, so here's the next photo in the sequence...

And finally the after (w/out baseboards, but they are up now):

And the final project was building a patio in my back yard.

(Sorry, I guess I never took a before picture... but just imagine a yard that is OVERGROWN with an extensive amount of dandelions and rocks spread out sporadically)

Here is the final outcome:

My entire house has transformed and I am finally able to use all three of the bedrooms in my house! I'm very excited about all of it and love how it has all turned out! I hope you enjoyed the peak into my house as well!

Happy Father's Day

I know it's a day late, but I just wanted to wish my Papa a happy father's day. He is such a role model for me every day. I can't believe how blessed I am to have such an amazing man to call my daddy :)

I am lucky enough to get to spend the entire week with him as he helps me work on my house! I'll try to remember to take pictures and post an update on my house when we're done! Now it's time for me to enjoy a week with my papa! I love you Daddy!!

Austin, TX

We got to Austin late Wednesday night and made it to our hotel by midnight, then it was definitely time for bed! We got up and toured Austin as well as the Texas State Capital. We then went to Steph's gig at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe where I met up with an old friend, Martha. It was wonderful to see her again! After the gig we walked up and down 6th Street and saw some live music.

Now we're off to San Antonio for a little sight seeing and then we'll continue on the road and hopefully get somewhere closer to New Orleans!

Summer Time

School got out on the 28th of May and I have been enjoying my summer so far! I went shopping with Megan on Saturday and Sunday and then again with my family on Monday! It was a successful weekend and I really enjoyed spending time with people I love.

Tomorrow, I head out on a new adventure with Deb and Steph. We begin our journey by flying to Austin, TX where Steph has a gig then we will rent a car and drive to San Antonio followed by New Orleans, Birmingham, Montgomery, and our final destination of Nashville. In Nashville we will be attending the CMT Music Awards and the CMT Music Festival. It will be a fun filled 10 days (approximately). I'll be sure to return with a tan, and loads of stories!

I hope your summer vacations can be kicked off to as great of a start as what I have been blessed with!