Back From Appointment, Caught Up on Household Chores

 Just a few things tonight. We got home yesterday, but I was tuckered out and had lots of things to catch up on around the house.

I saw my specialist, and had some tests taken. Now I have to go back at the end of the month for the results. At least now we don't have to rent a hotel room when I have an early morning appointment. Kris has said we are welcome at any time. Of course we will help with those two or more people jobs he needs done while we are there, and there are many of them that he will need help with.

I thought I would share some pictures of the house with all of you.

The front of the house.

The living room. One of the housewarming gifts we bought was a real area rug for the living room floor. Which me, being me, did not get a picture of.

The kitchen, once again missed out the closest end with the door leading to the covered deck and the area where the table is located.

The bathroom, which is actually quite spacious and has a great deal of storage. He did bring the bamboo over the toilet stand with him from his apartment.

The smaller of the two bedrooms, and the one I used for sewing and sleeping. My lord I am bad at taking photo's.

A slightly better photo of the same room. I think he plans on making this into a home office at some point.

His room. Don't mind the mess he is still in the midst of unpacking.

The double car garage. The previous owners or tenants left behind a mattress that he needs to get rid of once the snow disappears. There is also a great deal of things stored in the ceiling that need going through. Could even be a few things he can use later.

The garden shed. He says there is a weedwacker in there that he hopes works.

Looking back at the house with the very large covered deck. He is so looking forward to being able to use it. Kris plans on visiting a few yard and garage sales in order to furnish it. It needs painting and the deck boards need staining first. 

Buried somewhere in the backyard is a firepit and the beginnings of a garden. Kris talked about planting some fruit trees and some grape vines as well. 

I got the curtains sewn that he wanted, I would have made more but he said the sheets he had up in the basement windows were good enough for now and the blinds on the bedroom windows were sufficient for now as well. 

Harvey and he fixed the fan light in his bedroom, and got the screen doors so they shut properly. The inner doors still need some work so they fit properly. He also has to hang a few inside doors as well. The room I used does not have one and neither does the kitchen from the basement.

The next time we go up we will work on some of those (there is one door downstairs we can use), fix one plug in, and work on getting the outside doors to go right up to the weather stripping. 

There is lots of work to be done in the basement as well. Walls to be rebuilt, a tub surround to be put up, flooring to be installed, and the stairs need to be carpeted or tiled or something. He also needs to install hand railings. 

I think he is going to be busy saving and working on his home for a very long time. 

The good thing is Kris is only 4 minutes drive from his office and he is now thinking of getting a bike so he can bike on nice days. In fact he might even be able to walk sometimes...though I think a bike is a better idea for him. Major savings on fuel for his vehicle. 

I did up our budget sheet for last month and amazingly we are under budget over all around $800.00. I was even underbudget for groceries. 

Off to get supper on the table. I will visit you all after our meal and dishes are done.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.