house - week 13, part 2

front walk; we went to the sidewalk instead of to the driveway.

 

driveway and sidewalk; there is a planting bed to the right of the single garage (sort of behind the tree in the picture).

 

view of stonework around bottom of house and the completed deck (the kids are rock hunting.  they each get one special rock each time we go out - they don't really keep them all though.)

dinette lighting

kitchen counters and lighting installed. (there is a cabinet in front of the island that was removed to be replaced with the correct one.)

kids checking out the new deck and fan/light.

we are pretty excited about the view from the back deck and the privacy to sit out there any enjoy it!

and our 'crazy' counter tops for the kids' bathroom are in.  the pictures don't quite capture the colors.  madelyn's is 'red' (really more of a burgundy) with some little sparkles in it (and other 'texture' items). and the boys' is a royal blue glass with flecks of white (which look light blue) in it. i could not believe that matt would go for something so 'crazy' but he said that once they can potty and shower themselves, he doesn't plan on going back to see them (the counters) too often.

 

and here is a picture of the inside of madelyn's closet.  the boys' closet has double shelves all the way around.

all of the carpeting is in but covered with plastic, so i didn't really take any pictures.  i think that they are going to start the hardwoods and finish the tile tomorrow.  it will be hard to wait until next week! love.