Our New House!

We are nothing if not totally and completely devoted to our children. If one of our kids needs something, we will bend over backwards to fulfill their every wish. (yeah, right) Seriously though, we did need to move into a better high school district for Emilee's sake. After months of searching and three failed rental attempts, we found this little gem. It looked a bit rough inside and there was a pesky garage roof leak but we could see the potential.

Below is the before picture of the living room. It had bright green walls and ratty old trim. Plus it lacked the splendor of our taste. ;)

Below is a picture of what the living room looks like today. Notice the more neutral-colored walls and the sharp 4-inch baseboards. Wow! Now doesn't that look better? We are not totally done moving in but you already get a better feeling when you walk into the living room.

The next before and after is of the kitchen/eating/play area. The kitchen is a lost cause in it's present state. The appliances are absolutely ancient, and mismatched to boot! The blue cabinets, blue doors, bright pink walls, and yellow kitchen walls are out there, to say the least.

The area looks tons better with the cabinets and doors painted white and the walls painted the same neutral color from the living room. We are still working out some kinks as far as over table lighting goes.

And last but certainly not least is the pool. What can I say? I was totally excited to have a pool. This pool was a nasty green, mosquito-breeding ground when we first looked at it. And the overgrown wild shrubbery had to go. Finally, half a pool fence was, shall we say, less than adequate. And after: with all of the shrubs gone, the net in place, and the patio furniture ready for guests!