It has been a while as far as updates go.  I have a running list of things to write and ideas to share, but this is apparently not the season of writing for me.  However, it is the season of home improvement, farm living, returning to work and preparing for baby, which has made life very full.  Here are some updates on the Home Improvement side I’ve wanted to share for a while.  Getting used to slow and steady progress and trying to find the peace and presence needed for patience and satisfaction in work not yet finished.  Also, grateful for family that has helped us in the journey, especially my mom and uncles that have spent time and money sprucing this old place up a bit:)

So here we go……. Lets start with the Kitchen!

Kitchen Before

Paneling everywhere

Kitchen After

Grey painted panels

Door going to upstairs office

Which leads into the Dining Room:

Before Dining Room

This place was full of wood panels!

During…

Wonderful painters hired by my uncle:)

almost finished!

After Dining Room

Starting to feel like home

And finally the Attic now converted to Justin’s office.  This has been the HUGE project that Justin has worked hard on in between his actual job and all the other projects around this place.  Very proud of his work which has become a great place to get away and spend time now.

Dark dingy before stairs up to attic

Wood paneling, no air, old carpet

Lots of dust but lots of memories of Granny, Grandpa and the Lesters

Starting to see some progress

After: Stairs going up

New window with AC unit!

Bamboo floors!

Sweet new railing

and while still very steep, the stairway going down.

Bedroom, living room and laundry have all had coats of paint to add a little spruce as well.  We’ll save those for another day and time…. slow and steady (that’s supposed to win this race…against ourselves, right?)