One year later...

So it's about 1 year later and a lot has been done. Jeez, if I really stop to think about all that we have accomplished so far (and I don't really have time to think nowadays) it is kind of mind boggling.

The short list:

1. All new windows were installed, some new ones added.

2. Playroom is done, except for a few small details.

3. The girls' room is done, although we need to put trim back around the new windows.

4. The upstairs hall bath has a new sink, toilet, shower capability and tile floor.

5. The living room and dining room have had wallpaper removed, been painted and the light fixtures updated. The hole in the ceiling from that hideous wood burning stove has been patched. We now have new furniture as well.

6. The master bedroom and bathroom have been completely gutted, awaiting reconstruction.

7. The office is done.

8. We installed a walkway out front and refaced the steps.

9. We did lots of landscaping outside.

10. We jacked up the sinking deck posts.

11. We spent the entire summer enjoying the lake (the most important thing we have done since we moved in)

Like I said, we have accomplished a lot. In the meantime, I have finally gone into business for myself, consulting full-time. Although this will prevent full scale renovation projects from being completed any time soon, we are going to work hard to finish up what we have started and plan for the future.