Boys' Bathroom Update

The renovation of our new house is moving right along... projects seem to be taking twice the amount of time to complete as planned, but most people whom have done the same type projects seem to mention that this is normal.  Isn't "normal" comforting? :)

Anyway, we've still got a ways to go, but here are a few updates from the boys' bathroom which is located down stairs.

I decided to take you all the way back to the beginning...

Lovely, isn't she?  

The pink and gray didn't quite meet the boys' look.  

These pictures followed the demolition...

Look closely as you will see the mentioned changes as you scroll through the pictures below...

The remodel begins here...

 We love the new tile on the floor! 

On both the floor and and around the shower, we chose cultured marble with a honed finish verses a slippery shiny finish.

Here's the shower... Although it's hard to tell with the lighting, the glass accent tile matches the color of the tile on the floor.

That's where we are as of today.  Look forward to getting the vanity installed, paint on the walls, crown molding and trim back up, and new lighting installed.  

I believe we are really going to be pleased with the finished look.

More to come.

Thanks for reading, and have a good weekend!

Memories on Monday

A few memories from last week with my sweet boys.

Our friend, Rhett, got a mohawk a few weeks ago, and Lawson has been asking for one since.

Rhett's hair is longer that L's so I wasn't sure it would work, but much to my surprise, after a bath and a little bit gel on his wet hair, we had a mohawk going on.

He was so excited.

Another delightfully tacky moment in the life of Lawson Bragg.

In addition to a mohawk last week, we visited Dr. Lucas, a new pediatric dermatologist regarding L's birthmark.  She also took pictures and will get back with us this week with a plan.  At this time, she believes a doctor in Birmingham, AL will best be able to help us using laser treatment.  It's hard to believe we will be getting ready for Kindergarten this time next year and we hope to do something before he starts school.  We don't want his feelings to be hurt if we can do something about it.  I will keep you posted.

The next memory is remade day after day.  Emmitt loves to sit with Granny and she is so patient with him.  They read and talk, and shop in catalogs and newspapers for groceries, trucks, tractors, and the such.

He loves her.

Lastly, our sweet little Cargill baby.  

These pictures are precious, if I must say so myself.

Happy Monday, and have a great week!

Thanks for reading!

First Day of New School {Lawson}

This past Wednesday, Lawson attended his newest school here in Martin.

Our family is very excited about the opportunity for him to be attending UTM's Children's Center.

Here he is on his first day.

There is a real, adult-size basketball goal in his new room.

By all means, he had to wear his jersey.

After nine months on the waiting list, we received a call from Mrs. LeeAnn for a part-time position.

He is currently going to school Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Mrs. LeeAnn's phone call resulted in smiles and thanksgiving for answered prayers the remainder of the day.  

We are very excited!

A few memories from his first day according to him:

I drank all of my milk in a big boy cup.

I played basketball with McCall.

My new friends are Barrett, McCall, Nolan, and Cody.

I didn't like the lunch.

I can't take my shoes off at nap time.

And for our memory...

I dropped him off around 8:30.  He jumped right in like he'd been going there forever.

He can stay as late as 5:20.

Around 3:00 I became anxious to pick him up, however decided to wait until 3:30 as they have afternoon activities in which I knew he would be participating.

When I got there to get him, he was still playing and immediately began to cry, begging me to come back later to pick him up.

I left and came back about forty-five minutes and, once again, he began to cry.  

I carried him out in tears.

He loves his new school.

We are so pleased.

Emmitt will also be going once they have an opening.

Thank you, so much, God, for answered prayers. We see you working in our life, and for that, we are thankful.