Thursday, May 29, 2008

leed accredited professional...

I am SO excited that I passed my LEED-NC test this morning! That makes me the first Engineer that is a LEED AP in this area. It feels like such an accomplishment and I am totally DONE with tests for good. Although, I thought that when I passed my PE Exam I was done... but I really think I am now :) happy happy happy!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

good friends...

This is an old picture of Frannie (our Weimie) and my parent's Yorkie, Tilly (when she was just a puppy). They are quite the unlikely pair but very good buddies. We have been living at my parent's house until our kitchen is done and they seriously play and explore the backyard ALL DAY LONG! Fran is always completely worn out by the end of the day, which is so much better than in Dallas where she slept inside all day. I know they will miss each other when we move out, so I definitely see play dates in our future! My youngest sister is about to get a Weim puppy so it will be fun to see what happens then...

love me some glass tile...











Yesterday we went and ordered the most beautiful glass tile for our kitchen. SO EXCITED!!! We will use it behind therange and venthood (we have ordered the GE Cafe series pictured above). I think it looks so great with all of our color selections (a sample of our countertop is also pictured to the right, but is darker than it looks in the picture), just makes me more anxious to be done! I love to cook and I know this kitchen will be a happy cooking place for sure!

In other news, yesterday we closed on our first investment property! It is located within walking distance from Kyle Field... WHOOP! We did a joint venture on this one with my parents. Dad has already started working on it and I know it is going to be a busy summer between that house and our house.

Monday, May 19, 2008

on the blogwagon...

Well, I guess we are finally jumping on... starting with pictures of our ongoing home remodel (coming soon). The counter top installer finally called back, so it looks like in 2-2 1/2 weeks we should be in really good shape! I can't wait until the kitchen is done so we can live there. It is going to be nice and I know I will love cooking in it.

Unfortunately, I have that LEED exam scheduled for next Thursday and will not have much time to help with the cabinet painting process. I can't wait to be done with that test so I can work on the house and think about much more exciting things! So, photos to come of our remodel process, and our new start down here in Aggieland!