that was a very long blog break.
i didn’t mean to take any break at all.
but no matter what day there was just no more time to write.
i LOVE to write! so you can imagine my crankiness getting to a higher level everyday without having my outlet.
oh well….
.jpg)
let’s see…. Scott’s team WON the STATE 3A Boys Basketball Tournament.
his team was undefeated the entire season.
that is so fantastic. i am still just so proud of them all.
i will write a whole post about that because it deserves it and i have loads of photos.
.jpg)
i am still on the 21Day Fix… 45 days later.
i am loving it.
STILL.
the meal plan – lifestyle change is so great!
i sound like a dork i am sure but i am SO happy with the way i feel and what i am eating.
🙂
the workouts are challenging but not impossible.
i was thinking about how i have tried many dvd workout and seriously dislike them.
Jillian? no thank you.
Tony – P90X? nope.
this one though is just hard enough and then just short enough.
and very little jumping.
i dislike jumping very much. (or i should say my bladder dislikes me jumping)
and i am loving the Shakeology.
it has been such a nice option to have when i just don’t want to eat any more meat or veggies.
and let’s talk about the new house.
oh my goodness.
we are SO EXCITED about it..jpg)
the kids have been great helpers (at least for awhile… they are still kids of course).jpg)
annie painted the inside of the cabinets and i think she is a better painter than i am..jpg)
i ended up getting 8 different paint samples of grays.
i ended up choosing the third one on the top.
i surprised myself! it was the most gray that was light with less green or brown.
Seashell Gray by Valspar.
it’s a teensy bit blue on the wall but i like it.
.jpg)
.jpg)
talby and sean removed wallpaper and loaded carpet to the garage.
for real! talby was really good at peeling off wallpaper!
we put the carpet on craigslist and someone bought it.
i love craigslist (except for any weirdos and gross stuff)..jpg)
i sat here several hours and painted that banister..jpg)
then we took out the kitchen.
yep.
we sold our existing kitchen and are getting a white one.
they carefully took it all apart piece by piece and will be a perfect kitchen for the new owners.
that makes me really happy..jpg)
.jpg)
we took out a wall to open it up a little more and allow more light in the house.
and by WE took it out i mean our contractor took it out.
we are doing the work like painting or demo… not the other stuff.
and by WE i mean mostly craig and then sometimes i stop by and drop off things like lights or tile or toilet paper.
ha ha ha
.jpg)
.jpg)
poor scott was gone on a ski trip during all this work.
i bet he is really disappointed he missed it.
he did get to pull staples out of the floor for quite awhile one afternoon.
KIDS ROCK!.jpg)
.jpg)
that is the now empty kitchen. i taped where the island will be going.
isn’t it fancy? 😉
the tile backsplash is gone now too and the floors have been sanded and stained darker as of this afternoon.
SO… yeah… we have been busy.
all good things!
all FUN things!
im sleepy.
gotta get up to get my workout in before the three ball tournaments begin.
yes.. 3 different kids… 3 different towns… 3 different tournaments.
should make for a high coffee intake kind of day.
Erin - did I miss a post about a new house????? either way, I”m excited to see it complete!!
erin - I can’t wait to see what you do! My home is 13yrs old and I love it but I LOVE the charm and character of a home like your Craft House. I am hoping to get some ideas from you of creating that charm in a “new” home. I am sure whatever you do will be fabulous!
Andrea - Congrats to Scott and his team!!!! So GREAT! I’ve been hoping for pics of the new place! Can’t wait to see the new white kitchen!
Lisa - Congratulations to Hesston! I saw in the paper that both your teams won State and was so excited for your family. And fun things going on at your new house. The changes are definitely making it more your home. Hope the reno continues to go well – am excited to see it in it’s “more final” form (’cause houses are never really “done”, right?).
Jenni - SUPER GREAT idea to sell your carpet and kitchen to someone who will love it so you can get something you love!
Chantel - I am so happy to see all of the trim painted a pretty white! I know that people may say otherwise, but something about wood trim makes rooms feel smaller and dirty to me. The white just seems to open it all up and make it look so crisp and pretty!
Sydney - I’m tired just reading about your days! Congratulations and take care. Fabulous house!
kimberly oyler - you are so fast! can’t wait to see it.
missed you this weekend.
Laura - MY annie is gonna love this post! gotta show her. She is obsessed with HGTV…love it or list it…rehab addict..the property brothers…she is great fun to bring to a furniture store! She will truly enjoy seeing your house transformation! Wish I could send you a Starbucks while you work….or a bowl of kale chips 🙂
Michelle B. - Wow! Congrats on everything! Wow! What a week or two or three, I’d be on the floor!
Hang in there and enjoy the ride:)
Jill - Oh, wow! That is a whole lot of work going on! I am glad to see that kids grow up to be good helpers. That gives me hope. 😉 Can’t wait to see more of the house. I’ve missed your posts!
Kristin S - I love that you took apart and sold the kitchen cabinets. So so smart! Too often people just tear out perfectly good stuff and toss it. I’m sure someone will love yours!
I’m trying to choose a bathroom color right now and have 15 swatches taped to the wall. I need to just go get samples made. PAINTING it on the wall makes all the difference.
april R - thanks for sharing! happy busy post!
Mindy - COngratulations on the State Championship! When our daughter was a senior cheerleader our football team won the state championship and it was just SO exciting! I love that you sold your carpet and cabinets instead of just trashing them like they often do on TV (even if smashing something with a big hammer might be a little bit fun…). Can’t wait to follow along and see all the changes you do to make it just perfect for your family. Thanks for letting us peek inside : )
jz - more of these posts!!!
love, love, love reno projects. how exciting for you all.
Library Momma - Wow! Where I have I been, I must have totally missed the post about a new house!?! Congrat’s!
Maureen - Awesome house…congrats! I’m happy to hear you like the 21 day fix…I’m about to start the 21 day reset and I’m scaaaaared!!
tere - The house is looking great. Enjoying the view of your progress.
Tracy - WOW!!! I can’t wait to see the end result! Your kids….such awesome helpers! I am very very impressed!
Michelle - I have been wondering how Scott’s team did. I assumed they had lost since you hadn’t posted anything. I am so happy for they won! I am excited to watch your new house transformation. Lots of good going on in your life-awesome!
Lee Ann - Love it all! Renovation pictures just make me giddy. Can’t wait to see what you have in store. Thanks for blogging again 🙂
Jenny B. - OH, Meg!!! I am so so so happy for your family! You guys are jut not afraid of anything! 🙂 It is already starting to look more “Duerksen-ey.” I love it! I have been looking at so many houses lately, and just can’t find one I like that’s “me.” We haven’t even put our house on the market yet, and I have been a little bit scared that we would sell it and then have nowhere to live because I hate all the houses! You just gave me a huge amount of hope and a little bit of courage. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Barbara (WA) - Cute photo of your hubby ! And you know what I think is awesome? You don’t have to move in and then begin all the mess. That is a blessing.
Barbara (WA) - Cute photo of your hubby ! And you know what I this is awesome? You don’t have to move in and then begin all the mess. That is a blessing.
Alicia @ La Famille - GIIIIIRRRRRL!!!! I am SO oddly excited for you!!! Oddly, because, well, I don’t know you really. But I KNOW that you’ve probably been dying to get in your own space and rip something up, paint it, and make it YOURS! I am feeling the SAME way. I am using lots of capital letters, I know this. Sorry. But I’m like seriously STOKED right now for ya! Think of me while your slappin’ paint on those beige walls…cross your fingers I’ll be doing the same thing before 2015! Thanks!
BTW, are you using oil based paint for the cabinets and banisters? I’ve always heard it sticks better, but I just wondered.
Whitney - So exciting!! I love the house and can’t wait to see more!! And you are really inspiring me with your exercise/healthy eating updates 🙂
Breanna - What is the workout you are enjoying so much? I, too, dislike jumping! 😉
Thanks!
cornelia krahn - Love what you’re doing to the house!
Jenn - Seriously exciting stuff going on! I can’t wait to see everything finished and the in between stuff too. We have a busy weekend as well. Lots of yard work and a sleep over for a birthday girl (yeesh!) Happy Saturday!
Tiffany - Wow Meg! I took a break from Facebook and Instagram for Lent and that means I’ve been slacking on reading blogs too. Congrats on the new house! It looks amazing… So big and open! I love doing your own work on a house too. In excited for you and look forward to watching the transformation. Miss you!
elma - Oh what fun!! All the kids helping out!! I can not wait to see it all done!! It will be amazing!!!
Amy Lynne - It’s going to be amazing! It is so nice to have big kids that can help…we’ve been putting ours to work too!
Becky - I can’t wait to see the finished project! It’s going to look so great!