Story Time

Instead of reading a story at bedtime, Nils decided to tell his own version of The Three Little Pigs. How could I resist this picture?

Update (for Courtney, mostly): Our house consumes our thoughts, words, actions, money and lives. They know us by name at Home Depot. So here's where we are on it: The kitchen floor and landing have been completed. The carpet is being installed as I type this. Tomorrow we pick up the cabinets, and Nils and his brother will install them. Saturday-ish, our counter tops will be ready for pick up and installation. We've started replacing light fixtures and doorknobs. I, Katrina Rasmusson, installed two doorknobs (almost) single-handedly by myself last night. I can't say I enjoyed it, but there ya go. I'm not really good for much else at this point.
To do: Paint, finish doorknobs, hinges, lights, etc.

I suspect this is incredibly boring for everyone but us, but it's all we do these days. It's been pretty cool to tear everything apart and slowly see it come together the way we want it. Nils told me last night he's almost sad to see it end, because he enjoys the work so much. Two words: Basement, baby! That gives him joy.