Wordful Wednesday-the new house

by Angie on June 17, 2009

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*Wordful Wednesday is for those of us that like to showcase a photo(s) but that just can’t seem keep our mouths shut about it(them). If you’d like to play along, post a photo on your blog, and let the words roll. Feel free to “capture” my 7 Clown Circus button on the left to link back to me, and be sure to add yourself to Mr. Linky. Thanks for playing along!

Just in case you didn’t believe me when I told you that we had some work to do on our new house…….here’s proof.

We’ve made some great progress……..I can’t wait to show you what we’ve done………starting next week.

{ 131 comments }

1 Muthering Heights and Other Senseless Sensibility June 17, 2009 at 3:09 am: *Whew,* you could have your own home improvement special! I'm looking forward to the "after" pics!
2 ~Sandy~ June 17, 2009 at 3:09 am: Wow! can't wait to see the finished product…i am sure it's going to look fantastic :O) Happy WW!!! added my name to your linky
3 kiddiescorner June 17, 2009 at 3:11 am: We are moving also into a home that needs work. Can't wait! Can't wait to see the progress you've made!
4 •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• June 17, 2009 at 3:17 am: Yowza! Can't wait to see what you've done!!
5 tmm June 17, 2009 at 3:17 am: What a project you have taken on!!!

Can;t wait to see the 'after' pics.

Tammy
6 Following Him June 17, 2009 at 3:18 am: Umm..let me guess, a work in progress! Oh the joys of working on a house w/people in it!
~Elyse
7 Oysterblogger June 17, 2009 at 3:20 am: I always am so busy trying to get my link up I forget to comment. I am glad you documented it I am psyched to see the progress. Who got the pink room??And how did you deal with living in a torn up house. Please share tips as I know you are super organized!
8 Staci June 17, 2009 at 3:20 am: Can't wait to see the finished product!
9 T Rex Mom June 17, 2009 at 3:21 am: Looks like some project but it will be really nice when it's all done. I can't wait to see the finished project.
10 Wayfaring Wanderer June 17, 2009 at 3:23 am: A blank slate! Well, not entirely, but you are close enough
11 Happy June 17, 2009 at 3:23 am: I look forward to seeing the end result of all your efforts! How fun to be making something "yours."

I wish my husband and I (or at least one of us) had a home improvement bone in our bodies…

Sigh.
12 T~T June 17, 2009 at 3:29 am: ouch!
13 Lolli June 17, 2009 at 3:32 am: I can't wait to see the after shots!!
14 Sara Bonds June 17, 2009 at 3:38 am: WOW. It looks like you all have a lot of work to do. I bet it'll look wonderful when you are finished, though!
15 Joye @ The Joyeful Journey June 17, 2009 at 3:43 am: That is some MAJOR remodeling going on! Good Luck! I can't wait to see the pictures!
16 Momisodes June 17, 2009 at 3:44 am: Wow! that is quite an overhaul. We gutted out first house, and I remember well how much work those walls were!

Can't wait to see the after shots.
17 Happy June 17, 2009 at 3:49 am: ps…the carnies are the carnival ride workers…sometimes they freak me out! And apparently, the really freak out my daughter!
18 Jenni Jiggety June 17, 2009 at 3:50 am: WOW! You have some busy days ahead! I can't wait to see more pics!
19 Marla June 17, 2009 at 3:51 am: i'm with the others… looking forward to the after shots…
20 Brooke June 17, 2009 at 4:06 am: Looks like there isn't a thing you are not changing. Hope it all goes well. What is your target move in date? Can I contract Jeff out when we get a place?
21 Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting June 17, 2009 at 4:08 am: Ah, you tease! I can't wait to see!!!!
22 MamaJoss June 17, 2009 at 4:12 am: That is a lot of WALL to re-paint/decorate etc. – can't wait to see! It's going to be fabulous isn't it?
23 Threeundertwo June 17, 2009 at 4:13 am: Oh my! That would be a little too much for me to handle. You are a brave woman!
24 scrappysue June 17, 2009 at 4:19 am: well now, that's a real FIXERUPPER ain't it!?!? can't wait to see the progress – where ru living right now??? and more importantly – did the SCal sun come back out!!!
25 Nicole June 17, 2009 at 4:21 am: LOL, what werent you busy enough as it is?! You have got your work cut out for yourself. Have fun!
26 Melissa June 17, 2009 at 4:22 am: Wow that's horrible.
I'm so glad that you guys can get it looking better.
Good luck man. I hate doing stuff up BUT love the fact Dru can do it and do it well and do it free and I LOVE the end result.
27 BoufMom9 June 17, 2009 at 4:23 am: Oh mama! It looks like you & I are both going to be busy all summer long fixing our new homes up!
Can't wait to see what you've been up to

Happy WW!
28 A Family Completed... June 17, 2009 at 4:26 am: How fun getting to do what you want with it! can't wait to see the end product!! Happy WW
29 Brenda June 17, 2009 at 4:28 am: Can't wait to see what it all looks like when its done!
30 Libby Murphy June 17, 2009 at 4:34 am: That's some project on top of five darling children on summer break! Where should I send the Champagne?
Happy Twirls
31 Buckeroomama June 17, 2009 at 4:44 am: Wow! I bet that the 'after' photos would be awesome, though.
32 Alicia June 17, 2009 at 4:46 am: How exciting, Angie! I can't wait to see it too!!
33 Mark and Kiss June 17, 2009 at 4:49 am: How exciting!!! I am so glad that you are posting pictures. GOOD LUCK! I can't wait to see Jeff's handy work, he is such a craftsman! Been thinking about you.
34 Ms. Latina June 17, 2009 at 4:57 am: WOW! I know you can't wait for it to be done! Can't wait for the after shots!

Happy WW!
35 Elaine A. June 17, 2009 at 5:07 am: Wow, that does look like a lot of work. I can't wait to see what you've done with the place!
36 Erica June 17, 2009 at 5:14 am: looks like you have your work cut out for you. Can't wait to see the finished product. Happy WW
37 Amy June 17, 2009 at 6:25 am: YOu have been busy! Can't wait for the pics.
38 Banteringblonde June 17, 2009 at 6:44 am: I'd say that is a little bit of work!
39 postcardsfromwildwood June 17, 2009 at 8:00 am: One thing's for sure, Angie: it can only get better! Looking forward to seeing what you've done!
Janice.
40 Kelly June 17, 2009 at 8:48 am: It looks like it's got great potential. I can't wait to see what you'll do with the place
41 cat June 17, 2009 at 8:57 am: Oh gosh yes, you have some work to do! Good luck – can't wait to see the end result.
42 Mariposa June 17, 2009 at 9:35 am: WOW, work is needed indeed!

I'm up…finally! And I'm sharing some healthy easy to fix recipe…which made my post…WORDFUL! LOL

Hope all work gets done soon!
43 Veggie Mom June 17, 2009 at 9:36 am: Oh, I love projects, as long as I don't live in them while I'm working on them! I imagine, though, that you've turned this into Cinderella's Castle, oui?
44 NicoleB June 17, 2009 at 10:11 am: That sure looks like a lot of work.
Wishing you guys strong nerves for the Rest of it !
45 Tina June 17, 2009 at 10:22 am: only a little bit of work to do then lol!
46 Sparkette June 17, 2009 at 10:24 am: Looks like you are busy! Good luck with the house!!
47 Life with Kaishon June 17, 2009 at 10:25 am: I can't wait to see what you have done! I know it will look AWESOME!
48 Milk and Honey Mommy June 17, 2009 at 3:39 am: I understand your pain (or is it pleasure) of remodeling a home for moving in and making it just right for your family. We are in the beginning stages of doing the same. Some days, it is really fun and other days I just want the work to be already done.
49 Erin, Nick and Merrick June 17, 2009 at 11:03 am: Looks like you have your hands full!
Can't wait to see it!
50 Heather @ Not a DIY Life June 17, 2009 at 11:06 am: But what a sense of satisfaction when the job is done!
51 Dee June 17, 2009 at 11:06 am: I can't wait to see how it ends up!
52 Nina June 17, 2009 at 11:12 am: Home improvements are so much fun! We gutted our house 7 (almost years ago and are still putting it back together. Very rewarding but lots of work.

Can't wait to see the progress.
53 Susie June 17, 2009 at 11:21 am: Yikes!! That's a lot of work!!! I can't wait to see what you guys have done:-)
54 Hoosier Homemade June 17, 2009 at 11:39 am: Looks like a lot of work. Can't wait to see the finished project.
Thanks for hosting!
~Liz
55 Heather June 17, 2009 at 11:47 am: A new house if great no matter how much work….well maybe not. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
56 Ronda's Rants June 17, 2009 at 11:56 am: Hey, we will have some time off in July…if you need help with Drywall!
Have fun!
57 mommaof4wife2r June 17, 2009 at 11:59 am: oh my goodness, girl! that is reminscent of out basement's past. i love redo's though…can't wait to see what you are doing with it all!
58 Em June 17, 2009 at 12:05 pm: I love, love, love before and after picts!! Bring it on.

Good luck with the renovations.
59 Sheri June 17, 2009 at 12:05 pm: You're braver than I am! I can't wait to see the finished result!
60 Sweet Serendipity June 17, 2009 at 12:06 pm: Ah yes, I remember those days. May yo be blessed with eternal patience ;P

Hope it all goes well.
61 Octamom June 17, 2009 at 12:07 pm: Construction Alley, baby! Can't wait to see the completion of your vision!

Blessings!
62 Kristen Andrews June 17, 2009 at 12:10 pm: it will be so worth it!
63 Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) June 17, 2009 at 12:26 pm: You look like you have your work cut out for you – but it'll be so awesome when you're done…looking forward to seeing the progress next week!
64 Susie June 17, 2009 at 12:28 pm: Our first house was 80 years old; I just had some huge flashbacks and shutters when I saw those pics. WOW! I'm so glad you are making progress. What a relief to have jobs like those finished!
65 Susie June 17, 2009 at 12:29 pm: oops, make that shudders–as in goosebumps–not the window kind;)
66 Julie@Momspective June 17, 2009 at 12:39 pm: WOW! Can't wait to see the after pictures! Good luck!
67 Amy @ Six Flower Mom June 17, 2009 at 12:45 pm: New house projects can be soooo much work but so rewarding!!!! A magical WW to you!
68 Jacki June 17, 2009 at 12:50 pm: WOW…and here I thought we had work to do just painting a few rooms! Did you buy the house like that, or did you tear stuff out to rebuild?
69 Sara June 17, 2009 at 12:59 pm: WOW! Can't wait to see the end result!
70 ParentingPink June 17, 2009 at 1:09 pm: Good luck! I'm sure it will look great when it's all done!
71 Kim @ Kim Pace Photography Blog June 17, 2009 at 1:16 pm: I can't wait to see the after pics!!!
72 Whimsical Creations June 17, 2009 at 1:17 pm: WOW you had a lot to do. Can't wait to see the after photos.
73 Sneaky Momma June 17, 2009 at 1:22 pm: Looks like you guys are busy!!! Can't wait to see your new look!
I don't see Mr. Linky this morning, but here is my link if you're interested.
http://sneakymomma.blogspot.com/2009/06/yum-yum-gimme-some.html
74 Casey's trio June 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm: Holy popularity…..Signed in as #109 on Mr. Linky! Pretty impressive Miss Angie:)
75 Casey's trio June 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm: Ohhhh, and I can't wait to see more of the new house!
76 Mrs. Marine June 17, 2009 at 1:35 pm: WOW, that does NOT look like fun… We painted the inside of our house and I thought that was a lot of work… Look forward to seeing the progress!
77 Sweet Annabelle June 17, 2009 at 1:36 pm: I thought, "It's just cosmetic…" But only for a second – until I saw the next photo! You've got some work to do, but you've got a big work crew! Enjoy!
78 MyLinda June 17, 2009 at 1:48 pm: Wow it does look like you have a lot to do but that will make you feel all the better about the tranformation in the end!
79 les_mason_curt June 17, 2009 at 1:53 pm: I just love a good project!!! Cannot wait to see more!
80 April June 17, 2009 at 1:54 pm: oh, i can't wait to see the results!!!
81 Tammy June 17, 2009 at 2:01 pm: Can't wait to see the after pictures!
82 Jennifer June 17, 2009 at 2:09 pm: Oh that looks like a project that tests the strength of a relationship. Can't wait to see the end result! Good Luck!!
83 blueviolet June 17, 2009 at 2:10 pm: I'm obviously way behind. Did you move since you moved? Good luck with all of the renovations!
84 Kathleen W. June 17, 2009 at 2:10 pm: Ooh, I can't wait to see! I love before and after shots, and you certainly had your work cut out for you there.
85 Mama Zen June 17, 2009 at 2:14 pm: That should keep you busy!
86 Lula! June 17, 2009 at 2:28 pm: Oh, Angie…
I believed you. But I had no idea!

Can't wait to see what you've been up to.

(Did you wear culottes and a fanny pack while working on the new place? Admit it. You did.)
87 Leigh June 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm: Wow, uh… Good luck with that! Happy WW!
88 Leslie June 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm: Wow. looks like you've got your work cut out for you. Can't wait to see some more pics. Keep at it! Hard work pays off!
89 Lindy June 17, 2009 at 2:45 pm: Hope you have a "Handy Manny" around! Or at least Bob the Builder!! Looks like quite a project you have going on!
90 Rachel June 17, 2009 at 2:51 pm: Good luck, mama! Next time I want a photo of you in your hard hat.
91 kris... June 17, 2009 at 2:52 pm: That's a lot of work. Can't wait to see the finished result.
92 Moms On The Go June 17, 2009 at 3:30 pm: Wow, how exciting, got to love a challenge!!
93 Marrdy June 17, 2009 at 3:32 pm: I can't wait to see how it all looks!! I think you need a nap.
94 Kristin June 17, 2009 at 3:38 pm: Oh my. Let's see the outside please.
95 latree June 17, 2009 at 3:41 pm: Okay, show us when you're done!
96 Jennifer P. June 17, 2009 at 3:42 pm: You have to LOOOOVE living in chaos ! Can't wait to see the results!
97 Night Owl Mama June 17, 2009 at 4:25 pm: OH I love it when I can see a work in progress. Nothing ever gets done around here Unless I do it. looks good so far.
98 Jen June 17, 2009 at 4:25 pm: cool. I can't to see what you have done with the place.
99 Lindsay June 17, 2009 at 4:44 pm: Oh – I can't wait to see what you've done! I love before and after pics!
100 sustainingcreativity June 17, 2009 at 4:44 pm: New to Wordful Wednesdays, but I so look forward to participating in the future! Love your blog!
101 Tiaras & Tantrums June 17, 2009 at 5:02 pm: just wondering – did you move? I looked through and didn't see anywhere that stated you had recently moved? Didn't you just move to CA ?? I'm confused?
102 Kacey R. June 17, 2009 at 5:12 pm: Oh man! I can't wait!!!
103 Cascia June 17, 2009 at 5:25 pm: Wow! It looks like you gutted the place! I can tell it is a lot of work but it will be worth it in the long run. Good luck with your improvements!
104 Christina June 17, 2009 at 5:33 pm: Holy Buckets! Renovating is fun, but I am too impatient, so we are trying to avoid it in any new homes!
ha! yeah right!

I'm joining in the wordful Wednesday fun, because I suck at wordless Wednesday!
105 Laurie June 17, 2009 at 6:30 pm: Holy cow! You weren't kidding, I can't wait to see the improvements.
106 Eleana June 17, 2009 at 6:37 pm: We'll be moving into a new home shortly too. I don't think we'll be doing as much renos as you! Can't wait to see how great it'll be when it's all done )
107 Mandy June 17, 2009 at 7:00 pm: Good for you! I loathe house projects however LOVE when they are done!!! Can't wait to see the "after" shots.
108 AB HOME INTERIORS June 17, 2009 at 7:23 pm: Holy cow you do have some work to do!! Stopping by from SITS!
109 Shannon June 17, 2009 at 7:37 pm: I can't wait to see! Goodness girl!
110 Molly June 17, 2009 at 7:40 pm: Wow! Looks like you are doing alot of work! I am excited to see the results next week! What a fun undertaking.
111 julie June 17, 2009 at 7:56 pm: Hey, even a little bit of progress is good! My DH has been working on our master bathroom and closet for about 8 MONTHS! Meanwhile, all our closet stuff is piled up in our room and covered in dust! At this point, I get excited about even the tiniest bit of progress!

Happy WW!
112 bassackwards mom June 17, 2009 at 8:09 pm: can't wait to see the outcome!!! happy WW!!
113 Jenn in AZ June 17, 2009 at 8:31 pm: Ooohh, that looks familiar! Like my house, almost! ahh, it is so nice to have it done, but is it ever REALLY done? Waxing philosophical, here. Can't wait to see the progress. We are almost finished with the main bath, then on to flooring & baseboards!!
114 Are You Serious! June 17, 2009 at 9:51 pm: ♥ I can't wait to see it! with the stuff that your husband did on your last house I can only imagine how great it'll be!
115 Miranda June 17, 2009 at 11:53 pm: I don't know if I can wait!!
116 Mel Fraase June 18, 2009 at 12:54 am: Wow, fun!! We're ripping up our livingroom very soon. Can't wait to see the next set of "after" pics!!
117 Michelle June 18, 2009 at 2:10 am: Can't wait to see what you have been up to.
118 BK June 18, 2009 at 2:40 am: This is truly a big project. How many of you are doing this?
119 ChefDruck June 18, 2009 at 2:40 am: Wow, looks like a lot of work! Can't wait to see the finished product.
120 Steph at Problem Solvin' Mom June 18, 2009 at 2:42 am: Amazing – looking forward to seeing your updates!
121 Jenners June 18, 2009 at 2:56 am: I'm tired just looking at the before photos!!! That looks like a lot to do! Can't wait to see the progress!
122 Cecilia June 18, 2009 at 5:06 am: Can't wait to see pics of the finished product!!!!
123 Rhonda June 18, 2009 at 5:18 am: Okay, first off, I can't believe you moved again so soon!! lol And with five kids in tow. Crazy. All that California sunshine is going to your head!

And, holy crap, Batman!! I can't believe you are going to renovate that house!! and with five kids in tow!! lol Again, all that sunshine….

Can't wait to see the work in progress!

My poor house desperately needs a coat of paint and I can't even bring myself to do that!!!
124 Grand Pooba June 18, 2009 at 5:19 am: Wow, I am not envious of the work you have to do! But I can't wait to see the finished product!
125 Christina June 18, 2009 at 6:52 am: I accidentally linked to my old post! Oops! So I put up a new link…I don't know why. It's already thursday. Principal, I guess.
126 Stu Pidasso June 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm: That pretty much sounds like my house. And I feel for you, with lots of kids and all the other "have to"s factored in, where do you find the time?? But you get to do ithow you want it and that will be great. Good luck and lots of pixie fix it help to you.
127 Renée aka Mekhismom June 18, 2009 at 5:32 pm: Wow, looks like good progress is being made, I can't wait to see what has already been accomplished.
128 Justine June 18, 2009 at 6:12 pm: Wow! What the heck are you doing over there? I want details!

Justine )
129 Genny June 18, 2009 at 7:09 pm: Hey friend. Great to "see" you again. Looks like your wordful Wednesdays are a hit; good for you!

It's great to be back blogging,

Genny
130 Lula! June 19, 2009 at 3:35 pm: HEY!
It's up!
The bloggy makeover!
Awesome!
131 Laura June 19, 2009 at 7:21 pm: Everything you do is beautiful I can't wait to see more