Front Entry Remodel!

Nate and I had been thinking about putting tile in our entryway. We had it picked out and just hadn't scheduled a weekend. Next thing I know my best bud is back from Germany and headed out of town again in a week. Karin agreed to hang out with me AND majorly bless me with her expertise in helping me in our project.  We wanted ceramic tile flooring, but ceramic tile flooring requires a thick cement sub-floor which wouldn't be possible if we wanted to open our front door ever. We chose Snapstone Tile Flooring. It is a porcelain tile glued to a rubber backing and they "snap" together and are placed right on top of your existing floor. Once the floor is in, all you have to do is grout and add your baseboard trim back on.  Karin and I worked on it all of yesterday while the guys entertained the kids. She headed back home to the cities late last night, but we kept their kiddos for a sleepover. Nate and I cut and placed the final pieces today. I spent the afternoon grouting. I'm incredibly sore and tired, but it was very worth it! I can't believe that little miss clumsy/accident prone me can handle a wet saw with skill!

Before

It begins...

Karin makes the first cut on the wet saw we borrowed from our friend Steve.

Halfway done and my knees started aching. I grabbed some foam and duct tape.

Almost done!

I thought I'd let Nate place the last tile!

Ta Da!!

Oops, I have one little tiny square to cut...

This is how small it was, tough one to cut on the wet saw!

All done!

Happy Birthday Nate!

Elyana wanted to work towards her cake decorating badge for American Heritage Girls. She had her nose in my cake book looking for the perfect cake to make her daddy. She decided she wanted a "game" cake for a dad who loves games. It was a checkerboard cake. After dinner and cake, we went to the local Rochester Honker's Baseball game. Even though it was rained out in the 4th inning, I think it was still a wonderful evening!