39 days

that's how long it's been since we could do this at home.

so nice!

the pumpkin patch

 yesterday we made our trip to the local pumpkin patch.

it was a beautiful day!

and a quick bathroom update...

the yucky carpet is gone, and even though there is still some final finishing work to get done before we say we the first half of this bathroom remodel done,

we should be showering and taking baths

TONIGHT!

grouted

one of these days i'll blog about something else...
maybe my sewing, decorating or etsy shop - you know the things i dream about doing.  :)
but for now our life is still revolving around the bath/shower project.

last night jake put in a LONG evening and got the grouting all done.

we chose a light grey grout, and we were a little nervous how dark it looked going on.

but today, after it's been drying, it looks just like we were hoping it would.

still loving the blue glass!

we are super happy with the results!

now - caulking, drying and clean-up.

we originally thought we'd be showering tomorrow evening, but after further reading it looks like waiting 10 days for the grout + sealer we used is the recommended dry time. 
and after all the time, money and hard work that's gone into it we've decided to wait the extra time.
october 14th!  that's circled on all my calendars.

hunting, fishing & tiling

that pretty much sums up our weekend.
saturday morning was spent out at "daddy's office".

it was national hunting and fishing day.

each year there is a morning of activities for families followed by a hot dog lunch.

there was great weather this year and we had a wonderful time.

such a good time we all came home and took a nap.

and yesterday, my professional handyman was busy all day in the bathroom.

look how much he accomplished!

i love the way it's looking!

and for his first tile project - i think he's doing an excellent job.

he is quite the perfectionist, and it shows.

we hope to be back to bathing at home again soon.