One step backward???

Sometimes, there are some moments that make you want to scream.  This pretty textured and painted wall?  It had to be cut into. Ouch.  But it was all in the name of progress.  James is prepping the new mini-split units, and the drain line had to be installed.  So, we grin and bear it. 

For the record, he wasn't thrilled about the cutting either... :-) 
 

Darcy's Turn

Finally have this cute pink bedroom emptied out, cleaned up, and it's Darcy Time!

Sweet big sis Charis took on the job of painting this shelf (that came with the house and has been used in a closet for years!)

While Darcy and I disassembled and reassembled her crib (thanks to D for a pic!)

Toddler bed time!  

She's anxious to take a nap here - so VERY excited about her new spot!

Big sis Gwyn helps get the kitchen in order...

while Charis loads up the new toy/bookshelf.

And they quickly take advantage of the new spot to read a book.

 Add Christmas lights, and voila!  What an absolutely adorable space!

Bunk Bed Building Time

We arrived home from PE and found these beauties waiting for us! Bunk beds!

And we couldn't wait to get them up!

The girls worked hard to make it happen

and then I cried a lot - seriously surreal. (Thanks, Mom, for being there.) We couldn't be happier to see this happen for our girls. 

Lily and Meg added some twinkle lights for bedtimes.  So fun!

 

Furniture Time

Again, can't believe this room is done - and so pretty!  But time to start filling it up!

Thank you, FB Marketplace, and Uncle Jason and his trailer, for this great couch!

Dad-approved, although I don't think the girls are gonna let him hang out here much. :-) 

 

MOVING DAY!

Once again, I'm saying I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING. It is time for the girls to MOVE UPSTAIRS!

And they wasted no time.  Seriously, we finished the caulking in their rooms - and here they come!  

The new bunk beds won't be here until Monday, but they didn't care.  Mattresses on the floor will work for now. 

 

All About that Base

What a fun day.  Ugh.  Lots of time on the floor for these old parents, taping and caulking baseboards - which went in as soon as the carpet was done! 

And now I'm VACUUMING CARPET UPSTAIRS.  Vacuuming has never been so fun!

 

All done.

Oh my goodness, it's looking good!

Got a pic of Jeff's calculations.  Absolutely fascinating!

Pretty stairs! Come on up!

Didn't take long for the girls to get the Hot Wheels track up here.  :-) But here was my view late that night, laying on the floor, just taking it all in. 

This is suddenly part of our house. And I couldn't be happier.