Saturday, August 13, 2016

Hello ...


... although I'm still on my blogging "break", I wanted to take a few moments to check in.  Our summer has been ridiculously busy, but also fun and exciting.  The Littles have been going to a few local rodeos and barrel races, I've been trying to tend my garden which is only 1/2 the size as usual and I've had to make a quick 680 mile (one-way) trip out to my dad's, but I will share about all that in a later post.

Today, I have a few photos from when the Bigs were out for a visit in July.  We undertook a huge project while they were visiting.  I must tell you, I am one of the most fortunate mothers in the world.  My boys always bring work boots and work clothes when they visit and are always eager to help out around the house and farm.  We are truly blessed and honored to have these wonderful youngin's as our children.

Although our project took up more time than I anticipated, we still found an afternoon to enjoy Montana's Makoshika Park.  I am having trouble with internet connection and Blogger today thus, my photos are out of order.  But I hope you can decipher the intended order and enjoy them ...





This view is about 1/2 way down the canyon

















This view is from the top looking across and down into the canyon








 The sandstone formations at the bottom of the canyon are amazing.









The natural rock bridge is always a fun and spectacular sight to see and walk across.





My Girls:   Miss N, Songbird and Musician's Bride




Two of the big boys, the Middle Child and Musician, working on our house project with Grandpa attempting to "photo bomb" the photo.






View 1 of our finished project - a new dining room.  This room used house our washer & dryer, refrigerator & freezer and 10 cabinets.  The washer/dryer and some of the cabinetry has been moved into the mud room and the fridge/freezer and remaining cabinetry moved into the kitchen.




View 2 of our new dining room.  We kept 4 of the ten cabinets and they will now serve as a coffee & tea bar and dessert buffet during family gatherings.  Granny's china hutch fits perfectly between them.




Our eat-in kitchen is no longer an "eat-in".  I now have SOOOO much room and my refrigerator / freezer unit and pantry are now located in a perfect working triangle in the kitchen.  The new dining area is much more spacious and being moved to the end of the kitchen is the perfect location for serving formal or buffet style meals.


Here's a 2nd view of the kitchen.  Our dining area and Granny's china hutch used to be located where the fridge/freezer and flanking pantry cabinets are now located.  Can you imagine squeezing 10 people around a table in that small space?   I love having a working triangle vs. the old "runway" in my kitchen.  Also, have I mentioned how much more spacious our new dining area is?

I have wanted to rearrange this kitchen since the day we first viewed this house.  Words can not express my gratitude to my family for all their hard work in making my vision for this kitchen a reality.


10 comments:

  1. Your kitchen is just lovely!You have great space in there! How nice that your boys pitched in so willingly to transform the one room into a dining room for you! :) I enjoyed all your photos! Have a lovely week ahead! :)

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  2. Thank you Katy. I am absolutely tickled with the new floor plan.

    Blessings,
    Mrs.B

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  3. HOw fun to have your big kids home and for them to just jump right in and help with the big remodel! You kitchen and dining room look amazing...great job everyone!

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    1. Debbie, thank you for stopping by. I too think my guys did a terrific job. I enjoy having my bigs and their fiancé's & wives home. They live in the south and I miss them dearly between visits.
      Blessings,
      Mrs.B

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  4. Kitchen looks great, Mrs. B! I bet you are loving it! Enjoyed the pictures of Makoshika as well.

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    1. Hello My Sweet Cousin,

      Yes, I am really, really, really enjoying the new floor plan in the kitchen and dining room. I received y'alls b-day card yesterday and LOVED the artwork on the inside cover. Little "J" did a terrific job. Thank you so very much for thinking of me. By the way, how did you all know that cards truly are my favorite gifts?

      Blessing to you all,
      Mrs.B

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  5. Hi Mrs. B,
    Thank you so much for your comment on my blog. I would love to send you my copy of the book "Courageous" for your daughter! Please feel free to leave a comment on my blog (that I will not publish) if this is okay with you, perhaps with your email, and I will contact you to get your address - again, if this is okay with you. :)

    Your pictures of the trip to the National Park in Montana are amazing! It looks like quite an adventurous day! :) This year is a wonderful year to get out and explore the National Parks. :)

    Your new area in your home looks absolutely stunning! You have some very hard workers in your family - they did a fabulous job! :)

    I hope you have a beautiful and blessed day! :)
    Tegan

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    1. Hello Tegan,

      What a blessing! I will most definitely leave a message in the comments section on your blog. Thank you so much for the kind offer.
      Thank you for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

      Blessings,
      Mrs.B

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  6. I cannot put into words how lovely this remodel turned out. You have such an eye for these things. I am so proud of you. I just wish I could see it in person :)

    much love,
    Mrs. A

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    1. Hello my Lovely Sister,

      Thank you so very much for the flattering compliment.

      I love you more,
      Mrs.B

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