Yikes! It's here. We've talked about kitchen renovation for so long. Ron and I started talking about it the day we decided to buy our Ann Arbor home in 2008. And we have been talking about it ever since. In between we sold the house in Ann Arbor and moved to a condo in Hollywood Fl.


We've done much of our own stuff, until now. Ron removed ceiling popcorn, walls, installed art tiles in our walls, installed built in closets, and converted a half bath to a pantry closet. And we painted, replaced rugs, and upgraded some appliances. But, up to now, the major work was accomplished by us. By us, I mean that in the royal sense. My ideas and support, and Ron's sweat and hard work.

This time we are turning it over the pros. Deconstruction of our current kitchen is about to happen. Yesterday we were once again knee deep in boxes. Our home looks temporary again - boxes lining the walls in the dining room, and guest room. Pictures off the wall where work will be done - things removed from closets. A new sink sitting in our bedroom, tile and flooring in the guest room.

I think of other renovations I have seen, stories I have heard. Homes in disarray for months, dust, disorganization.

Come back here if you want to see and hear of our tale as we wade our way through the renovation. Pictures will be posted.

We will survive.