Kitchen Remodel

Well we did it!!! We finally got around to re-modeling our kitchen after much thought and preparation. As with any remodeling project there were some highs and lows but for the most part the experience was good. Those that know me know I had a clear vision of what I wanted and to my delight the vision has manifested itself. I hope you all enjoy the before and after photos. I have been waiting months to unveil them all at once. I didn't want to keep you all waiting for the afters like I had to wait. Anyways here it is.

Andy doing the demo work. Just the beginning......

Wall in between the living room and kitchen before. (I know boring photo.)

Oven wall before remodel.

Refrigerator wall with entrance to hall.

Sink before demolition.

These two photos are of the new cabinets and appliances before the countertops went in.

Dining room off the kitchen after remodel. Getting a sneak peak.....

No wall. And Summer I was finally able to put up my dinner bell.

We already love this space especially gathering around the bar.

Refrigerator wall with the unfinished china hutch. I will post an up-dated picture when it is complete.

One of my favorite features is the cork/chalk board pantry door.

I absolutely adore my new sink. A great find!!!

Although there are still a few details to finish I am already enjoying every minute I am in it. So if any of you are ever in my 'neck of the woods' please stop in, you know where I will be:)

Halloween

Okay I know this is be-lated but I have been pre-occupied with finishing our kitchen remodel. (Posting of the complete remodel process coming soon!) Anyways this Halloween was none the less full of fun, family, friends, and loads of laughter. Bobbing for apples, gunny sack races, pinata, and costume contest where everyone was a winner, were just a few of our festivities. This party is definitely becoming a tradition in the Pence household. For all those that were unable to make it this year we hope to see you next year.

The family Halloween photo didn't come out in focus cause we were taking these in the dark and with my high tech camera this is about what you get. In case you were wondering Andy is John McEnroe and I went as a toga.

This was Layla at the end of the night finding candy left behind by the older kids.

Andy handing out costume prizes to all. With Andy you know it was a comedian act.

Cindy as the beautiful Homecoming Queen/Princess.

Michelle the gypsy and her darling pig.

Grandma Pence as a skeleton. As you can tell Andy had us all rolling with laughter.

Dane and Kelsey as Alice and Mad Hatter. They won the most unique costume which was most deserving.

Racing to the finish line.

Izabel and Elly showing off there costumes.

Got to love Dad in the old clown costume. It sure did bring back a lot of old memories of the Blackhurst Halloweens.

The Zickgraf family minus Adam. (I don't know what happened to Fords eye in this photo.)

The adorable newlyweds.

The most creative Madarieta Family.

The Ogden family that dared to brave the Pence and Blackhurst brood.

Aunt Kristie as the tooth fairy and our little chick.