Mind Doodles

The Finished Product

Believe it or not--the kitchen got finished just in time for the big graduation party.  My husband is amazing.  He knocked it out of the park.  Here is the evidence:

And here's the recent graduate!!

It's official.

Progress

Some of you know that we have been in the process of a kitchen remodel for quite some time.  Well, it's good to have deadlines because they are motivating.  

A LOT can happen in 2 weeks.  Check it out. . .

May 4. . .

Insulation begins

May 8. . .

Drywall goes up

Our Life Group comes over to put the cabinets together.  They rocked!

May 13. . painting begins

May 14. . .wood floors arrive

May 16. . .Floor goes down.

It's been a busy 12 days.  

Now I know why we're so tired!

The Whirlwind

I have been strangely silent for quite some time.  It is not due to lack of activity in the Stoner household.  Quite the contrary actually.  May is always like that. . .crazy like Christmas without the benefits of Santa's visit.  So, in a nutshell, here is what has been happening.

1.  A complete re-do in our WOW Preschool environment has meant A LOT of long days and late nights--especially for our incredible volunteer team. Final touchups should be over the next week.

2.  I'm reviewing applications to hire a new Children's Ministry Staff person in the next few weeks.

3.  Kelsey graduates in 10 days.  

4.  There are a lot of activities involved with #3.

5.  There are A LOT of emotions involved with #3.

6.  Greg and I have been negotiating with the financial aid office at her college of choice to come to an agreement.

7.  Kelsey has chosen a college.  It's official--Samford University in Birmingham Alabama.

8.  There are a lot of emotions involved with #7.  Mostly good--but some sad.

9.  The long awaited kitchen remodel is underway FULL SPEED and will be nearly completed by the graduation party on the 24th.

10.  Can I just say how awesome my husband is--he is blasting through some really difficult work to accomplish #9.

11.  Greg's parents arrive in Cary on Friday night.  My parents arrive the middle of next week.  Everyone is coming to celebrate the graduate.  It will be fun.

12.  Greg is smoking a pig for the party--need I say more?

And to think--all of this will be over with in a couple of weeks.  What will I do with my extra time then?