Friday, March 14, 2008

Turmoil and Transition

I thought it was about time I gave you an update on what is happening at Crooked Pines Farm. Our home is in turmoil and transition at this time, both inside and out. Outside the weather can't decide if it wants to be winter or spring. In another post I will share some of our snow pictures with you. We actually accumulated 3" of snow from a single storm. I know that doesn't sound like much to some people, but in northwest Alabama, it is significant!

Inside the turmoil and transition is a very good thing, albeit a little uncomfortable. We are finally getting our drywall finished in the cabin. Jessie finished hanging the last of it over the weekend and the drywall workers showed up bright and early Tuesday morning. Now you must understand that bright and early are not always happy words for the Woodis Bunch. We love to sleep later than most. Our normal getting up time is 9am, not 6:45am! Yawn...



Here is Jessie working on the wall between the master bedroom and bath. I have been looking at a stud wall here for over four years. I can't tell you how pleased I am to see drywall being put up on this wall.



This is the plumbing for the vanity. We are planning to have a single vessel sink with a pump style faucet like our bathtub. I believe we have found the vanity that we want at Home Depot. Time will tell if we change our minds or actually buy this one. We have been known to change our minds several times before we actually make a purchase. Do you know anyone who does that?



Here is a before picture of the bathroom. This picture makes my tub look small but believe me, it is not. I don't know if you can see it very good or not, but our vanity faucet is very similar to the one on the tub. After all of the drywall is finished and painted we will have the tile work done. I am so excited to see all of this progress! God has been so good to us!



The next step towards getting the drywall finished was moving everything out of the upstairs except for the living room. The only drywall in the living room is in the ceiling and Jessie along with Michael Michel have already finished and painted that. So this room has now become my bedroom, my office, my living room, and my dining room. It is very crowded and cluttered right now and driving me nuts. But, I will be happy to persevere through this process for the reward will be great!



Okay, so here is a view of that same wall Jessie was working on with a glimpse of the bathroom, ceiling and down the hall to the kitchen. Tomorrow the workers will be back to do the sanding and finish the job. Then, we will wash everything down, apply the primer and the painting can begin. I really want this job done so we can have Audrey's babies back here again.

Until next time...
Lovingly,
Mary

Quilt Give Away

Who doesn't love a beautiful quilt? I know I certainly do! The Old Red Barn Co. is giving away this beautiful quilt. All you have to do is visit her blog and leave a comment in order to be entered in the give away. She has many other ways of receiving extra entries like posting on your blog about her contest. So... Here I am working for an additional entry! I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win... Did I say I would love to win??? While you are there be sure to check out all of the other wonderful goodies that she is offering. Good luck to all of you!