This weekend I was sick with the stomach flu. I have never had one before. It’s horrible! I spent two days lying on the couch watching movies and fighting a 102 degree fever. I was so bored. Stupid!

Anyway, before getting sick, we got some things done on the house. For one thing, we installed a stackable washer and dryer.

I love this thing. It is so fast. And after having to carry laundry out to a garage, it’s a luxury to have a washer/dryer in the house.

Also, Kyle and my Dad fixed the trim in the doorway between the living room and the kitchen. This was a difficult task because only half of the doorway was an actual framed doorway. The other half was a wall. (I don’t think you can see it in this picture, but it’s a nice “before” shot.)

To fix this problem, we had to build fake framework on the doorway, a complicated process that took a lot of time. The end result is pretty nice though:

(Notice how much wood floors darken in the first two months?)

Finally, I painted the guest room yellow and white. I know a lot of people hate yellow, but I like it. This is a nice buttery yellow that looks clean and fresh. It’s certainly better than the blue bunny wallpaper that was there before.

Are you guys done now, you may ask? Oh no. Not by a long shot. In 2008 comes: remodeling the bathroom. Painting the bedroom and hallway. Painting the outside of the house. Landscaping. Starting on the kitchen remodel. Buying and installing a dishwasher. Yep. There will be house updates for a long time to come. Hope you like them.