pointed out today that I haven't blogged in a while. And really, there have been several fun and crazy things happening . . . the truth is I hate to blog without pictures. I won't name any names but a certain MALE at my house decided to install a different version of Windows on my laptop and in the process my pictures were moved from here, to there, and around the world before they ended up back safe and sound on my trusty laptop. So . . . enough with the excuses . . . something really exciting happened a couple of weeks ago . . .
While taking down our Christmas decorations I kept smelling something burning. Tyler didn't smell it and kept right on working. I investigated (sniffed like a hound dog with my heightened sense of smell that I acquired during pregnancy, 2 years ago!) where it was coming from with no luck. Then finally I decided to check the kitchen . . . on the stove top was my 8x8 Pyrex dish of cookies - STEAMING. The plastic lid on top was melting and dripping onto the stove. I quickly turned off the eye and debated moving the dish. Tyler ran in and we decided that it should be moved off of the hot eye. I grabbed a metal trivet and tried to scoot the pan over to a cooler eye when it EXPLODED!! Glass and melted cookie goo went EVERYWHERE. After the initial shock, I stepped back, onto glass, and realized that I wasn't hurt anywhere else. Annagrace came in to see what the commotion was about so Tyler scooped her up and out of the room while I started cleaning up the mess. As I cleaned I started getting really mad at the fact that the Pyrex actually exploded. They aren't supposed to do that are they? We discussed suing Pyrex- it could have severely harmed me, Tyler or ANNAGRACE!! As I calmed down, I mentioned that we could probably file it on our Home Owner's Insurance because we have HOLES burned into our vinyl floor and burn marks on the counters. We thought our deductible was a $1000 and a new floor probably wouldn't even cost that much. But, we pulled the paperwork to find that our deductible was only $250!! I called the insurance company the next day and the adjuster was at our house the following day. Within a week we had a check for over 2 grand!!! That sweet little check is going to get spread much further than just a floor and counter tops. Remember - I have Mr. Handyman for a husband, a cabinet maker for a father, and some sweet bargain shopping skills of my own. So, our 4th bedroom is receiving it's much needed, much deserved makeover. It bore the brunt of the damage during the tornado 2 years ago. And while there weren't any apparent interior damages, per the Insurance Company, we didn't receive any funds for a remodel. The room was an addition - many, many years ago - that was meant to be a work room for a previous owner. My parents converted it to a fourth bedroom when I came along. Anywho, because of my wonderfully talented husband the bedroom is now going to be three feet longer and have a walk in closet (we are taking over a good portion of the utility room that was at the end of the addition). He also ripped out the old sliding glass door, framed in a new French door, installed a pocket door (for the walk in closet), and is currently installing 6 can lights. I am so excited!! When it is completed I will have an 8'x6' L-shaped Scrapbook desk with cabinets above to store ALL of my supplies, a hardwood floor, and sheet rock walls (they were paneled)!! I just can't wait for this spring when I can leave that french door open, let Annagrace run in and out to play outside while I scrapbook at my new desk!!
With the money we are also putting tile down in the kitchen and laundry room. AND finally putting my granite tile on the counter tops. I bought the tiles a few years ago (it was a deal I couldn't pass up) and they have been moved MANY times by my very strong husband. But, now he only has to move them ONE MORE TIME!
I videoed him working the other night and will try to get that added ASAP. Alright, if you are still reading, thank you and I'm sorry. I know it's a long post but, I told you things have been happening!
Oh, I almost forgot - we still don't know how the burner got turned on in the first place. We are assuming Annagrace did it. But, she has never done it before and hasn't tried it since ? ? ?
Our BIG fireworks show. Notice how the sparks are landing in the grass?? Yep, the grass caught on fire. Tyler and John were dodging the sparks while stomping the flames out. It was hilarious! You might also notice the ground looks wet - it is. They wised up and sprayed everything down after the flare up. We safely enjoyed the rest of the fireworks.