I have been remiss...

in writing any updates for my blog. For this, I apologize. I started my new job at South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center on November 3, so it's been a whirlwind two weeks. So much to learn, and then throw medical insurance into the equation, and you just know I'm ready to pull my hair out!!! I promise, I will update my blog in detail this weekend. I'm also going to update my music, add some more songs. I will say, this is the first time since arriving in Kansas that I'm ever thankful the weekend is here!!!!

Everyone Waves Hello in Kansas!

One of the things I absolutely love about living in small town America.... everyone is so friendly. When you occasionally pass another car or truck on our gravel road, the other person always has a wave or tip of the hat as they zoom by. Even the farmers in their tractors have a friendly wave. This neighborly farmer waved as I went by, and again as I was taking pictures.

The Ongoing Kitchen Renovation Saga

after ~ new kitchen faucet


before ~ old kitchen faucet

There will be more kitchen renovation pics to come. For those who don't know, we tore out the walls and ceiling completely, and Tom has put up new drywall. We still need to finish the drywall, then prime and paint the walls and ceiling, and plaster the ceiling. We'll be getting those items finished up this weekend, since he has 5 days off.

After that, a new western style ceiling fan, new countertop and hopefully a new tile backsplash (with mom's help!), and new laminate flooring. When mom comes back in early November, we're going to repaint all the cabinets and put on the new brushed nickel handles that Tom bought on Ebay.

In the meantime, it's ongoing, and it's messy! I'll be so glad when it's all done.