We put in two on the same switch because the hall is just a LITTLE too long for one
We also have the sconces in our office working (when we first installed them we couldn't find the switch that turned them on and off.....strange.....)
And we also have the electrical finished for the laundry room (need to finish work on the ceiling before we put it the light), foyer light (needs to come in the mail) and doorbell (stucco work needs to be finished first).
Chris was pretty nervous when we tested it all out for the first time
But of COURSE, it all worked on the FIRST TRY. Chris did a really amazing job :)I also finished laying all the paper in the kitchen for the floors
It takes a bit longer than we anticipated, but I think once we get into the swing of things it should get easier.
We had some snackies for dinner last night and Chris came up with the great idea of putting some of our homegrown tomatos on top of our cheese and crackers
Our tomatos are super yummy, and it was pretty exciting eating something so delicious that grew in our yard
Yesterday was our granite appointment. We drove 45 minutes to get over there with two pieces in mind that we liked, a more expensive one we LOVED and a cheaper one we liked. After talking with the guy for AN HOUR (he wouldn't shut up) and trying to haggle the price down a little bit, we walked away with no granite :( It was pretty frustrating because I really thought we would be ordering some today, but it was a hard decision because the one we really like (and is more expensive and a bit softer so it scratches easily) is totally a stand out piece, and we're nervous for resale. Do you go with the one you SHOULD get, or the one you WANT to get (especially when there is a $1000 price difference). So I was pretty frustrated on the drive home. We'll go look at some more granite yards in the next few days and come to a decision (hopefully).
The other piece of annoying news is that while we were watching a movie last night Chris was installing our pendant lights (which are supposed to be 53" long and can be adjusted to any height in between)
So Chris is plugging away, doing great work, and gets the first one installed. When he opens the box for the second one the length is only like 20 inches!!!! WAY too short to hang where we want it to go! And, OF COURSE we bought it so long ago, so it's too late to return. So, we're just going to have to HOPE Lowe's still has them, buy a new one, and return the old one with that receipt. I feel bad doing it, but they sold us a defective product. Assholes. It was a blow to the productivity train.
The next 5-6 days will be really busy. My dad and Wendy come over today to drop off some stuff and go out to dinner because tomorrow they leave for Boston :( :( :(. I've been really busy so I haven't thought about it a lot, but now it's really hit me and I'm pretty sad :( Friday I work at the A's, Saturday is Krislyn's wedding, Sunday I work for the Earthquakes, and Monday and Tuesday I work for the A's again. It'll be some extra money though, so that's ALWAYS welcome :)
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