Rome wasn't built in a day

Things are going well at the house and we can almost say that everything's done....almost. After the remodel downstairs, new furniture throughout (you don't realize how little furniture you have till you move into a house) and lots of weekends spent painting, repainting, spackling, and caulking we are nearing completion. Just in time for the holidays and "D-Day" 12/18...our holiday party. Went to Crate & Barrel last night and got a great table and chair set. It's in stock so we should get it by next week- score!

My Aunt, Uncle, and parents came over last weekend to help us take down the unsightly crab apple tree in the front yard. Kevin was hesitant about this decision, but Lucy and I insisted it would look best. And guess what...we were right! ;) Below are some pictures of "men at work"...they took this very seriously and analyzed every cut...guess it's a guy thing...I think Mom, Lucy and I could have had it down in 30 mins flat, but we were grateful for our relaxing afternoon spent watching.

I didn't get a final pic, but it looks great and we can't wait to design our yard this spring. The plan is to build a deck out front (hence the new french doors below) and use this area as an entertaining space instead of the driveway it is now.

Later that day the couch was delievred! Below is a pic of our pretty floors pre-couch. Actually if you look through the window, you'll notice the Macy's truck outside delivering our couch.

It took my Dad, Kevin, and two moving guys to lift the long part of the couch up and over the banister. No pictures yet, but I'll post once my vision is complete!

We had Oscar over that night while Anne and Lucy went to a party. How cute are these two boys??! I love them!!

Hope to post a tour of the house soon....stay tuned!

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