Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The Good Life

This is a song Shari has been working on out of her band book. I love watching her play. Last night she almost had Open Arms and I Can't Get No Satisfaction perfected! Maybe I'll have her record those too:)

Friday, January 27, 2012

New Year New Bathroom

Here is the before and after of our newly remodeled master bathroom.
Here's our before shower. There was water leaking out from under it into our fancy mint green carpet so we thought it was time to make a change.
This is our giant tub that could fit our entire family, however we could only fill it up about 6 inches because our water heater just doesn't heat enough water to fill a swimming pool. I wasn't sad to get rid of it, although the kids got some use out of it we never did. Plus, if I ever did put Jared in the tub I'd have to jump in after him to get him out because he would just high-tail it for the corner where I couldn't reach him.
Here's a wider shot so you can fully enjoy the green and moldy carpet.
We decided to put a tub where the big shower was and put a bigger shower where the huge tub was. It's worked out pretty well. Here's the new tub.
This is our lovely new set up. Our plumber/friend who did most of the work for us built a wall to frame in a new shower and then we had some cultured marble put in. We opted out of a door and so far I really like it because I hate cleaning shower doors and I think shower curtains can be so pretty.
Also, notice the lovely new floor. It's vinyl so I don't have to worry about grout or cracked tile and also its much warmer to walk on.
And this is the giant shower with 2 heads. The little boys love it. The downside to not having a door on the shower is that now when I can't find Jared I have to check the shower as well as the toilet room.
Dan and Scott did a brilliant job painting the bathroom a soothing beige color. I love it. Dan also put in a new light fixture which is way better then the old one.
It all worked out so well I am so relieved it's done. Our hall bathroom is in the finishing stages we just need to paint a little and get it all cleaned up. I forgot to take before pictures of that one but it's basically the same idea. Horrible old carpet in the bathroom! and gross old plastic tub surround. Now it's much better.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Shepherds Carol 2


I only got the last little bit of Charlie's Christmas recital piece because I ran out of room on my card and had to go back and delete some stuff. He's so cute though because he couldn't take his eyes off the hammers and strings of the piano. He loved playing on that baby grand.



Drummer Boy

Marshmallow World

Skaters Waltz

The kids all picked fun but difficult pieces for their recital this year. For you devoted fans I wanted to post all of their songs. We wish we could have had everyone at the recital with us but I figure the blog makes it possible for you to enjoy the recital without being there.
Here is Rebecca performing Skaters Waltz.