A long journey to a NEW bathroom!

Way back in October of 2009( I think) Brad's birthday present to me was " A NEW SHOWER".  October of 2011 we finally started on it.  It has been so long, I cannot find my "before" picture.

 First we took out the ugly green tile, carpet and the toilet.  I was without a toilet for about a month, but I could still use the shower.

 I decided that I wanted to change the cabinets, so I refinished them myself.

 He tiled the floor and added a needed step for getting into the garden tub. Then came the majority of the demolition.

 Everyone helped.  The shower was so dark, and it was too difficult to run any lighting in there, so we decided to put a glass block window in the shower to add some light.

 All hands were helping hands.

 Brad took out the ceiling and the plumbing wall.  Insulation was EVERYWHERE!

 This is the glass block window.

 After all of the demo and prep work, we could finally get started on the shower.  Brad had done the surround for the tub before most of the shower demo.

 This is the shower most of the way finished.  He added a seat and a niche for shampoo.

 Here is the tub mostly finished.  Brad wanted to have the entire bathroom finished before our anniversary trip to Hawaii, but when he injured his back (because of the tiling) the bathroom wasn't complete until the middle of May.

New curtains, lighting, plumbing fixtures, door nobs, linens, decor, sink, countertop, etc..  And one happy wife!  So glad that it is finally done and so proud of Brad and his attention to detail and his talents.  Someday we might even purchase the $200 new faucet for the tub, but for now, we are "happy as pie"!

Seminary Graduation

 Here are 8 of the 9 graduates from our ward and our Bishop.

 Valesca performed in the musical number at the graduation.  Here are all of those that participated.

I made my "sweet" girl a candy bouquet.

 She also spoke in Sacrament Meeting earlier in the day.  We are proud of her and all of her hard work!

Year End Performances

 Noah did very well at his spring band concert. He will be playing in band next year as well.

Valesca sang in her last concert called "Colors".  It was much longer than anticipated, but had some wonderful performances.

Look what my little girl brought home

 This afternoon Valesca brought home her cap and gown.

I remember so vividly so many things about high school and graduation...like it just happened.  Now I am the mom of someone who is graduating- not sure if I can wrap my head around that yet.

Second Honor Bee

Valesca received her SECOND Honor Bee from Young Women tonight.  She received her YW Medallion when she was 13 and her first Honor Bee last August.  Congrats!  She has been working hard!