closer and closer

I think I always say this is going to be a little update, and then it turns into a full post! But I am really going to try and keep this short as it is late and I should be sleeping. :)

The floors are almost complete. The contractors just need to seal the tiles and the carpet is all in, so we are just steps away from checking that off the list. Having the carpet and tiles installed has really made this house feel more like a home. And that is exciting! We are working on getting the appliances installed, doors hung on the cabinets, last minute paint touch-ups and adding some recycled trim around the French doors. Once we move we will still be working on the back splash in the kitchen, and the guest bathroom still needs tile work on the floors and shower walls, but that is something we can work on as time allows. I think it will help keep us in project mode! The backyard is a whole separate story however! Matt has decided we are just going to neglect it this summer and mainly work on getting all the garbage and dead shrubs and leaves out. We have a couple potted plants, but other than that we are going to be working on repairing things out there this year.

Here are a couple photos of the floors. They are not complete yet, but pretty close and you can see the idea:

Family room area and kitchen. We used 18" tiles called Toasted Almond. I love the color and depth of them  

Still love those French doors

Master with carpet

Ronda had a good word to describe the carpet... sand. And I love thinking about sand because it usually means sun, summer and fun :)

Hallway from the top of the stairs

And the downstairs bathroom/laundry

I am so pleased with everything!! It is great watching these final stages come together. That's it for now... I'm sure there will be more this weekend with the finishing touches being added.