A True Half Bath

As we mentioned before, our bathroom situation has been interesting since day one. For several months our blue bathroom functioned as our only complete bathroom AND our kitchen sink. We had a toilet and shower in the basement bathroom (still there) that is kinda gross and needs upgrading, but we used it while the blue bath was demo'd. And we still use the toilet as a backup if two people need to go at the same time. We framed in a brand new half bath back in the fall during the kitchen/first floor remodel. We took an eat-in kitchen space and framed in the half bath, small hallway and fridge/cabinet area. We left this framed in area alone and prioritized other areas. Finally, we hired a plumber (due to local codes and regulations Drew was not permitted to do this work without taking an exam at the city's office which he does not have time to do). Steve from Steve's Plumbing roughed in a toilet and sink. After putting a hole in he nice hardwoods for the toilet, he tells us our design is not to code and won't pass inspection. It was a big pain because we had our plan approved back in August when we received our permit and it was November and suddenly the whole plan wouldn't work and if we had to change dimensions it would affect the entire kitchen. We couldn't handle this hiccup in November so we left the bathroom as is until February when Drew had time to talk to the city inspector and clarify what we needed to change. Turns out, nothing needed to change and our original plan was ok. It was great news but annoying that it took months to determine this and we had in the meantime returned our sink 3 hours away and now needed to get it back. And if we had been able to finish the bathroom back in November or December, we wouldn't have had to use the toilet in the cold, unheated basement during the blue bathroom demo. Oh well. The point is that now that our plan was reconfirm ex to be permissible, and now that Kelly is adjusting to her new schedule and being a mom, she's able to get back to work on the house (a little bit at least). We've finished mudding the drywall, primed the walls and ceiling. Installed the trim. And now pairing has begun in the half bath. Steve is scheduled to return on May 19th so we have a deadline set to get the bathroom all ready. Wish us luck!

Old Eat-In Dining Area (with the new fridge temporarily staged in front of the window):

Generally Same Viewpoint (now a hallway and half bath):

Most of the trim is set:

Bold orange walls started:

Finished Headboard

We finished up the headboard and painted an accent wall in the master bedroom. Check out the transformation.

Highlights from the First Month

You asked for more baby pictures so here you go!

Hudson had his first (and second and third) well-baby doctor appointments

Hudson loved his first bath (and has enjoyed all the following baths too!)

Hudson shared special time with his aunt Megan, who came out to help take care of him (and his parents!)

He loves napping with us

Hudson helps his daddy study

He loves heading out for walks in the pouch

First time in a stroller

He loved getting to meet his Nana Wood and Grandma and Grandpa McGraw

(Uh oh! We're missing a photo with Gandma Sandy!)

Hudson started sleeping in his crib

Family outing minutes before the head shaving

More photos of this awesome baby's first month:

Hudson's First Month!

Can you believe he's a month old?!