New blog

I switched to a new blog.... I'm hoping to do some posting tonight!

http://theroppfamily.blogspot.com/

It's in my blood!

For as long as I remember, Mom and Dad have been garage and estate sale fools! Now I don't know that any of kids actually enjoyed this found hobby, but nonetheless; I think we all tagged along to our fair share.

I also remember ALWAYS watching Antique Road Show with mom and dad, most nights it was a good excuse to sit in front of the tv while "doing" my homework, mainly I interpreted dad's listening with random questions. I also made sure to scope out the room, wondering how much any of the "junk" they own is worth anything =D.

All of us kids are well aware of the importance of Roseville pottery in the Stephens' household. Even the new comer (Chris) is aware of this. He called me Friday and let me know that there is an estate sale with Roseville pieces! I let dad know, and I was on a mission the next day to find it!

The ad for the estate sale listed no start time, so I decided we'd go at 9. As we were walking up, people were already leaving with boxes =(. Knowing that Roseville is a hot item, my balloon was deflated.

We looked around, nothing by the vases, I looked to see if any of the platters were sterling silver; no dice. We found some salt and pepper shakers we liked, and a picture that would serve as the, "sorry dad, no Roseville" back up gift. As I turned around there it was on the dinner table. Three beautiful pieces! Blood was pumping and I grabbed it toward me just in case anyone else was looking at it and I sent Chris to the ATM to get cash out for our goods!







All three pieces were in fabulous condition and well used. I felt so proud! What a rush.

I guess you can say shopping for good deals at garage and estate sales is in my blood! I can't wait until the next chance to go!

And for the record, I think this put me up a notch in the favorite child list, still not as good as a grandchild, but the next best thing, yeah?

Kitchen is DONE!

Well like 98.5%. The floor molding needs to be added, we may add some red trim around the cabinets and the blinds for the window need to go up. All small things. Otherwise, my beautiful kitchen is DONE! Thank you so much to Chris' family! I AM SO BLESSED AND SOOOOO HAPPY!!!! I love love love it.

Everything has a place, we even have some empty drawers and cupboards..imgaine that! I'm sure they'll be filled soon!!

My two favorite things? My cookie sheet cupboard and the fact I have room for all my Tupperware! And the counters and floors and the cabinets and it's all wonderful=) Here are the pictures!

In case you forgot from my last blog, here's the before!







Here is the after!









Byron and Chris did a fabulous job on the floors!




Everything has a place! My life feels so much more in order. Now to clean up the dinning room where everything has been stored and the bedroom!

Next project? Bathrooms. It'll be awhile. I need a break =)

Not just new cabinets

Chris and I received a WONDERFUL gift-A BRAND SPANKING NEW KITCHEN! Yes folks that's right say good bye to the fishing lures, life is feeling complete!

Our home that we live in, has had several owners prior to us, which means several layers of wall paper. If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing our home, here it is before, and during the tear down, and the kitchen now, still in progress, final pics to be posted later this week!

Before:
(don't judge the mess!)





Let the demolition begin!
(There was FIVE layers of wallpaper, so we took down what we could and papered over instead of painting, it was the best option)



Grandma and Grandpa, are hard workers. The also don't take many breaks =/


Today the cabinets were being installed, we got them mostly primed and will be painted soon, the flooring will be put in and then my life can get organized THANK GOD!









They put the doors on the top cabinets tomorrow and finish then it's all us. I can't believe what a difference this makes. I told Chris I almost cried I was so happy, he said, "they're just cabinets." No, sweetie, they're a lot more than that. It completly improves my quality of life and I feel SO blessed that God has granted me with wonderful family and this AMAZING gift. I can't wait to see the end result!!!

Wock and Woll!

We have one hardcore puppy!!


She also wanted to play lobster...not so fun for her!



I have the best pets ever, currently they're both snuggling in a chair together!!!

Congrats to Jessica!

Sad news again, bad picture taking. Good news-Jessica has graduated! I didn't get any pictures, but we were able to all get together and enjoy company and dinner and celebrate this amazing task! We're super proud of you Jess, college is tough, especially after time away, you should be VERY proud of yourself!

Brianna's Shower!

Here comes a new bride!!!

Brianna, my beautiful cousin is getting married April 17th! The 17th is a good number on multiple sides of the family woot woot! Sad news is I am not good at taking pictures when I get to talking. Boo so here's what I got!

Sara often to be our fashion bride =)




Blushing Bride!




Cousins!


The beautiful cake!!!!


Congrats to you Brianna, you will make the most beautiful bride and I couldn't be happier for you. Ken is such a lucky guy, and you're such a lucky gal! I can't wait for this shin-dig!!!!