What a difference stainless appliances make!

So we got our new appliances today. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! So awesome. Here are some pics thus far. My husband is amazing for innumerable reasons--one of which is his ability to do everything he attempts with precision and determination. How cheesy did that sound, right? Anyway, he got the stove and the dishwasher in. The biggest challenge is going to be getting our 'space saving' microwave oven installed above the range---he took out some cabinets above the range so it will fit. And he also has to run a water line to the fridge to our water/ice machine will work. He spent time tonight plotting it out and of course, it's going to all work out and work out well. I am super duper lucky to have him...he's so Skeeter...it's the awesomest. Here are some pics of the progress...

Bailey's Room....

Ok, since we only have a lil' over 6 weeks until the arrival of our lil' girl--who we've decided to name Bailey Betty Brown, we figured we better get our rears in gear! We've been working on getting the house in order-thus the new counter tops and floors, as well as transitioning Jack into his own room. Eth and I quickly realized we had reached a new level of parenting because Jack is no longer 'caged' in by his crib. He is in a big boy bed! Woohoo! I'm not gonna lie, it is kinda sweet and hilarious when he wakes up at 5am and comes wondering into our room on his own.

At any rate, we are almost done getting his room together--so we'll get pictures of that up soon. But in the meantime, I wanted to post the progress in Bailey's room thus far. It is REALLY cute. We've decided to go with a cupcake/sweets theme. Perhaps this is just a way of my obsession with cupcakes to manifest itself...but it also makes for a really cute nursery! And yes, that is a mobile with dangling ice cream cones....am I cruel?

So Eth's mom, Grandma Sharon, is an amazing seamstress. She helped out a lot with Jack's nursery and as agreed to do so with Bailey's. The fabric on the bed is what we are going to accent with. Couldn't be any cuter if you asked me. Ok, so if you see anything anywhere, like Target, KMart, TJ Maxx, etc, that you think would go well in this room--let me know! I'm always down for an excuse to shop.

We're gettin' there....

Ok, so this isn't a picture of the floors. But Lynnie Grandma (see Momma, you DO spell your name with 2 n's heeheehee) sent Jack a Valentine and he lolololoves it. It's that lil' white fuzzy bear he's cuddling with on the couch as he not only reads the Curious George DVD insert...but also has the movie on playing. If I had a dollar for every time I've seen/heard that movie, I'd be a bagillionaire.

More progress on the floors...

Just a few more shots of the progress on the floors. To date, all tile is laid. You can see in these photos how amazing it looks after they put the tile enhancing sealer on. In the last picture, you can really see the contrast of the non-sealed tile. That sealer works wonders. So, all they have left to do is seal our hallway and bathroom, then grout and that's it. It should be done today....keeping my fingers crossed!

FINALLY.....

I know that linoleum has it's place in this universe...but that place is NO longer my home. YAY! Goodbye 1970, hello 21st century. Here are some pictures of the new "California Gold" tile that is going in our kitchen, entry way, laundry room, and master bathroom. woohoo. As we make more progress, we'll post more pictures. Eth and I are super excited!!!! And Jack probably would be too...but he's too distracted trying to get used to the fridge being in the living room. :)