My New Bathroom!

The biggest remodel project hanging over us has always been the bathroom. The old bathroom was DISGUSTING. Mold, mildew, leaks... you name it. The bathtub was not leveled or sealed properly and water ran right through to the wall and floor around the tub. Because of the positioning of the window, the previous bathroom designers actually cut the plastic shower wall but never sealed it properly. It was gross and poorly done. Plus, there was no electrical outlet. Only a small two prong plug attached directly to the light over the rotting medicine cabinet. (That meant no blow dryers in the bathroom.) It was a nightmare. But difficult to remodel because it is our ONLY bathroom. Jonathan had to plan everything in detailed stages so that the kids and I didn't go without showers or a toilet for more than a few hours. It's a good thing he's such an excellent and fast working plumber!!! It took several weekends but I'm very pleased with the results.
Jonathan replaced all the insulation, and molded boards behind the shower walls and the flooring under the tub. He installed a light/vent fan over the shower, vanity light over the sink, and an electrical outlet. He replaced the pedestal sink with a vanity and upgraded the toilet and tub. He painted, replaced the door, added baseboard, and tiled the shower/tub area. Thanks Jonathan!! I LOVE it.
Here's the recently TILED tub/shower area.

New light over vanity mirror.

New Vanity sink area. (I despise pedestal sinks. So glad its gone.)

New toilet.

Even new baseboard.

And I love the new door.

A Month of Happenings!

Let's start with Thanksgiving! We had a GREAT Thanksgiving. The boys asked for a Turkey leg so Dad obliged. It was kind of gross but really no surprise that they ate the whole thing, plus everything else on their plates. These boys like food.
Next up, decorating for Christmas. We put the tree up the day after Thanksgiving. The kids were very excited. This year I decided only cheap ornaments would go on the tree. That way, if they break, I don't care. We've already had half a dozen end up shattered. Jordynn LOVES the tree. She's always rearranging the ornaments. She thinks all the red ones need to go in one spot.

Now for the Preschool Christmas program. The boys have so much fun going to preschool together. This year they sang songs, had lunch, saw Santa, made ornaments, colored pictures, and played with friends. Jordynn thought marker went better on her lips.
Jordynn heard Santa had candy so she jumped right on his lap.

Kade was surprisingly shy but very excited to sit with Santa.
And Trayton has talked about seeing Santa since Thanksgiving but then when Santa showed up he just wanted to stand near him but not touch him.

And now for the last update for today...Why is my family sitting on the floor for dinner? Two reasons: One, they thought it was hilarious. Two, my table was covered with trim and doors that had been recently covered with paint. But that's okay cause now my bathroom is GORGEOUS!! I'll show before and after pics soon.