Saturday, August 18, 2007

Summer Remodeling Projects








This summer we decided to do a little remodeling and redecorating. First, we started in the kitchen. We desperately needed new countertops and a cooktop. Our old countertops had a glue-like sealant on them and everything would stick to the counter. The cooktop would never lite properly. It was time for some serious changes. We ordered new countertops... they're Meganite, not Granite (maybe our next home will have Granite). We decided to go ahead and get a new sink, faucet, and garbage disposal as well. Might as well do it right! The kitchen was finished on August 13th and we've been loving it ever since.

We also got some great new furniture for our guest bedroom. Nate's parents moved into a condo this summer and were looking to get rid of some of their furniture. They had a beautiful antique bedroom set which is over 100 years old. Nate and I gladly accepted the bedroom set. We drove it all the way to Rockford from Des Moines. We looked like such hillbillies with the matress and box spring strapped to the top of our mini van! It was well worth it though, our guest bedroom looks great. Want to come visit?
P.S. See if you can find Zoe. She's hiding in one of the pictures.

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Kathryn's Engaged! August 5, 2007








My sister, Kathryn, got engaged in Kapathos on Sunday, August 5th! Nate and I are so happy for her. Her finace, Yanni, is a great guy. My parents made a quick trip to Greece to be there for the engagement party... which was really more like a wedding. About 60 people attended the party which was at a beach front restaurant that our cousin owns. Sounds like there was a lot of drinking and partying going on well into the next morning. I'm sorry that Nate and I couldn't be there. My parents took so many pictures that I feel like I was there. Above are a few pictures of Kathryn, Yanni, and some other family members. The wedding is tentatively scheduled for next June in Karpathos. Guess we'll all have to start planning yet another trip to Greece!