What a nice day!

What a nice February surprise we are having here in Central Ohio the last couple of days, warm weather!!! It is much welcomed after the sub-zero January we've had. The Huntington family has been taking advantage of this situation and getting outside as much as possible. Sunday, Shea could not wait to go out and look for "signs of Spring". That is one of her new favorite things to do. She and Shawn were outside and I hear the conversation went like this.

Shea, "Daddy, isn't this just the most beautiful day?!" As she sat in her lawn chair in the driveway.

Shawn, "Yes dear, it is." As he chuckled at what a grown up little girl we now have.

Will and I came outside after he had gotten his belly full. He loved watching Shawn build the island for our kitchen and Shea just running around.

Shea throwing what is left of the snow!

I pulled out the stroller and wheeled him around the driveway. He was so happy, lots to look at! After lunch we went back outside and Will took his first outdoor nap. Fresh air will do that to you.

Mr. Will being all cute!

Shawn took the opportunity to open up the garage door and let the fresh air in, as he we framing up the island that will go in the kitchen. He was thrilled to have such wonderful conditions to work in. For once it wasn't snowing, raining, hurricane winds, well you get the point. With his new framing nailer, he was able to build this pretty quickly with only one trip to Carter Lumber.

Go Shawn!

When he was finished it was time to haul it inside. Let's keep in mind how well my husband builds things. This thing was no different and I couldn't lift it much...even with my big muscles. Haaaaa. I "helped" the best I could. Here it is, standing in it's place!

Island wall.

Shawn and I were also able to get the hardibacker put up on the wall. Will took an afternoon nap so I was able to help. Wahoo! Shawn says that for a free-standing wall he is very happy with how strong it is. He has to set the base cabinets this week because we are laying the tile down this Saturday. YEP, you read correctly. We'll have a floor!!!!!! We are really excited about this. Keeping the kids and Chief off of it for a couple of days will be interesting but we'll do it. This does push back getting a sink installed another week. However, the bathroom is working well as a kitchen also!

Time for a little fun!

Last night (Monday) we went into Columbus and met up with Shawn. What expensive Valentine presents we picked out... We picked out the tiles we want for the floor and also the granite for the counter tops. It was exciting but also nerve-racking. I'm just hoping it all looks good when we get it in. I'm sure it will but until then, I'm still nervous. I picked a light creme tile that has a marble look to it and the granite is called Uba Tuba. Both are what I've had my eye on for a while. I bet you can't wait to see it...me either!