Moving Along!

We have the 10 foot double slider in, all leveled in the back, ready for the patio! New windows are in up in our bedroom, which will soon be the master bath! They had to take out the window that was there b/c of the roof line. I am also getting rid of the 2 octagon windows so that they match the new windows in our bath. Yes, there will be a big kitchen window on that area of the addition that looks like a wall. That will go in next week probably. I cant wait to have a window that looks into the back yard, so I can scream at the kids while I wash dishes! Ordering cabinets probably in the next week or so, which means I need to do the granite choice soon!!! I need help with that!!

Our Addition Is Well Under Way!!

After months of zoning board of appeals meetings, engineering check offs, waiting for the town hall to issue our permit (we started this project in April!) we are under way on the new addition to 29 Hayes Way!

We are going out 9 feet by 37 feet....taking the back of the house off!! We are gutting the kitchen down to the studs, and turning the layout of the kitchen. We are going stainless on the appliances, granite counter tops and a pretty maple/honey glazed cabinets...tons of cabinets!! YIPPEE! Ands tons of granite counter top and big island space for all to hang out at the holidays (where does everyone end up? In the kitchen! So I am making it BIG!

Also no more deck...you will come out my 10 foot double slider, down 2-3 granite steps, to a beautiful paver/brick patio that flows right into the back yard and pool area! ( I feel an outdoor kitchen coming!!)

Also in the plan is a huge master bath up in our bedroom (double sinks, big shower, linen closet) Emma getting a closet in her room, plus the old hall bath will become hers!

Plus I am doing the windows over in the back of the house to match the newer ones. PHEW!! I need to work some OT!!!! I am already over budget....shhhhh!!!

Emma Back to School!!

Emma was back to school early this year, 8/27/08. She started a new private school, Sacred Heart in Kingston. (I went there till 8th grade, and my sister Lisa graduated from there!!) She LOVES her new school, I have never seen her so happy at school!! I think we found the right fit!!! The last 2 years at public she was miserable, it is so nice to see her loving school!!

We are commuting with some friends, Susan and Clark, and Emma adores their 2 daughters, Emilie and Haleigh! It is a 30 mile round trip drive, twice a day, so having people to commute with is great!! I am getting use to the 3 girls, 2 tweens (11 and 12) and Emma, 7 1/2 y.o. jibberjabbing the whole way, texting friends, changing my radio stations looking for the Jonas Brothers! It is fun actually!! Anyway here are some back to school photos, they are in the "warm weather"uniform now...October she switches to the plaid jumper with yellow blouse and knee socks and Maryjane shoes! I love the uniform thing, so much easier!!!