Sooooo....
We are going to re-do our kitchen, thus the original title for my blog.  I really don't expect anyone but my mom to read this. (Hi Mom!)  Some things never change!  But, I think I'm going to 'need' to write about it and I want to take pics so I can see that we are actually making progress. :)

Why...
Because it's time.  Drawers and cabinets have been fixed and repainted so many times.  It's not terrible, but we have the savings and the desire and the time. Plus, IKEA is having a 20% off sale and that is what tipped the scale for us. That word 'sale.' Does it every time!

Thus far.....
We've made numerous trips to IKEA. That is where we have been spending our date nights--opening drawers, comparing colors, trying our counter tops, etc.  According to Danny, we have made at least 3 trips and spent the time in the kitchen area.  They have actually been very fun date nights(except for the times I get lost trying to find the bathroom.)

Also....
We have used their on-line design features to build our kitchen.  I measured, then Danny measured, then Todd and Danny measured.  I think we still need to measure one more time (we as in Danny and Todd who will do it VERY carefully!) If I can figure it out, or get my in-house tech support to help me, I will make a link to that design so you can see it, Mom.

And....
We've picked our style, colors, accessories, accents, layout and (budget and Lord willing) appliances.  I wasn't too hip on buying appliances but since our dishwasher doesn't clean and our refrigerator has a constant puddle inside, I am being convinced.  My motto: Remember the budget. Danny's motto: If we're going to do it, let's do it.

Next...
I want to take the 'before' photos.  It's a Saturday so that means our kitchen is a mess.  I'll clean the kitchen and then post them. What? You want mess kitchen pics!  Very funny...I don't think so.