BBB: Before vs. After

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BBB: Sofa Sleeper

We totally fell in love with this sofa from IKEA, but were disappointed that it was not available with a pull out bed. Because most of our family and friends visit us from out of town, we thought we should have somewhere for them to sleep if needed. [Currently people have been sleeping on our floor...Sorry Liz].

So last night we ventured out to see what we could find an came across this one from Art Van, but in more of a greyish color that should hopefully match our blue walls.

BBB: IKEA Trip

Jamie and I spent all day Sunday driving out to IKEA to pickup a "few" things for our basement. I didn't realize that we would be getting everything to furnish the whole thing. We stocked up on a lot of storage items. A HUGE bookcase for the office area, a desk, and lots of Trofast storage bins for the playroom. We also picked up a toddler bed for Ethan, but got it home and realized it was the wrong color so we'll have to go back to exchange it [what a pain]. I get the whole "self-serve" idea is to keep costs down, but when you have to go find your items in a maze of isles and boxes, your lucky to find exactly what you wanted. All in all, it was a successfully trip. Everything is currently stacked in our storage room waiting for our carpet to be installed.

[Preparing to check-out. Jamie also had an entire cart full herself]

BBB Update: Drywall and Doors

Things are progressing on the BBB. All drywall has been hung and is currently in the process of being mudded and sanded. What a mess! But things are really taking shape now. I just got back from Lowes (my favorite place in the world (sarcasm)), and picked up some doors. Doors are one of those things you don't really think about until you have to buy them. Do I really need 7 doors? Apparently so. 4 were in stock and 3 are on order. Apparently nobody stocks a 34 inch door or the ever elusive bi-fold door.

I've been meaning to get some pictures of the progress, but have been failing to find the time. More to come soon (hopefully).

Ball Basement Build

Project "Ball Basement Build" [aka BBB] is officially underway...

Will attempt to post progress and pictures here.

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Memorial Day Weekend = Yard Work

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