Day 91--Here's the foundation

Here's the start of the backsplash. The contractor wanted to let it dry so that it was easier to lay the other tile next week.

I pick up the metal tile Friday night, so I'm excited to see how it all looks.

Day 90--The day we've been waiting for

We've been wanting to see these lights installed. Our contractor finally worked out some glitches and now they're in! They cast a warm, red glow in the room and add light to the island. Plus, with the hand painted glass they are as pretty off as on.

DAy 89--Display cabinet lights

The display cabinet lights are in. I'm not going to put my special things in there though until we're completely safe. My fingers are itching to move things into them, but I would just hate seeing something broke.

Day 89--Well, at least they LOOK good...

Our contractor finished the microwave trim for us today. Ken searched hard to find this of Bosch microwave / oven set and it was worth it. They don't look like the combo units, but they blend so nicely together.

Now if only we could actually USE the oven. The replacement glass won't be in until the 10th.

Day 88--Light them up!

The above and below lighting is done! This photo is a little blurry, but I wanted to leave the flash off so you can see how nice the lighting is.

Day 86--The microwave goes in

After the horrible disappointment of the oven, we decided to put the microwave in ourselves. It still needs the face of the trim kit, but we're going to let the contractor do that since there's clips to attach to the oven cabinet.

But I'm beginning to feel like I'm living in a real kitchen. I have a cooktop, dishwasher, garbage disposal and a microwave all in the same room.

Well, there's an oven in there too, but it's to too sad to think about.

Day 86--The oven goes in...kind of

We were very excited on Friday to come home to an installed oven. Finally! Charlie has been asking for homemade cookies and I could finally do it!

So to celebrate (and since the contractor left so late), we picked up a couple of take-n-back pizzas. Only one problem...

While the oven was heating, there was a LOUD POP!

All of the interior glass in the oven door had shattered!

Fortunately we bought the extended warranty--a rare thing--and Sears will be here Wednesday AM to check it out.