Home Improvements

I have neglected my blog the last couple of weeks in part to a little home improvement project we have Andrew has been working on non-stop. WhileI have not helped outright on anything, I have been in a support role providing lunch, drinks, and the occasional Home Depot run when needed. One of my posts months ago made a pitiful attempt at describing what our plans were for the space off our kitchen previously part of the garage. If you would like to see some before pics I included some then (see post HERE). At that time I had dreams about what our new pantry/dog/storage/utility room would be like, but the results are more than I could have imagined! It is so beautiful and wonderful and huge! Some of you have been to our home and know the limitations to our previous pantry space. I am simply amazed at what Andrew with the help of his brother Marty (THANK YOU MARTY!) were able to do in such a short amount of time. The pictures don't quite do it justice as that pesky window which I am thankful to have there, seems to mess up the lighting. Either way I think they communicate the beauty and splendor of our new home space. Enjoy:)

This is the opening from the kitchen....

As you round the corner

looking in...now you can see the pantry on the left...love it!

Spacey and luxurious dog area

Wesson's view from the crate...

Looking out...have I mentioned I love the pantry? 

We still have some shelves and hardware to add but it is essentially done and I don't have to keep our food on the mantle anymore! Thank you Andrew....I am very impressed with your handyman-ness.

Nathalie

Big News

We got some exciting news today I wanted to share with the world. You are now looking at Andrew McClish Professional Engineer (PE)!! Andrew found out today that he passed his PE exam he sat for back in April. You may recall this post when I asked you all to join me in praying for my husband during the grueling 8 hour test with a 30% pass rate. The Lord was gracious to bless him with a score of 76 (this is a really good score) and the relief that he never has to take the thing again! The PE title doesn’t change a lot, but is highly respected in his field since Professional Engineers are the only persons allowed to sign drawings. Andrew will receive a special seal that will engrave his name on drawings making him responsible for the structure. I guess that is a lot of pressure and perhaps why the test is so dang hard! No matter, Andrew is a great addition to the PE community (if I do think so myself) and I know he can handle it. Way to go Andrew!