The Fireplace is DONE!

Merry Christmas each of you, enjoy the time together.

Renovations

We've been very busy at our house lately. In late October we got a new fireplace installed (it only took 20 years to get!) After the fireplace was installed we painted the kitchen, family room, downstairs and upstairs and all the ceilings. It was a much bigger job than anticipated, to say the least. It took about 3 full days just to get everything taped and primed. We (almost) all worked together and got it all painted and it looks really great. After the paint, we had new carpet installed and hardwood floor installed in the main entry hall. It's looking like a new house! After the holidays we are going to paint the living room and get new carpet in there, but it was the storage room for all of the other furniture in the house while we were painting and getting flooring installed, so the living room was put on hold.

Just getting started:

The fireplace is IN!
October 29, 2010

The painting begins...

Finished!! Painting DONE and carpet installed.

Mom had to get on the floor and roll from one end to the next.
That is what her mom did when she finally got new carpet in her own house.
I think everyone is a fan of the new plush carpet!

Merry Christmas mom and dad!

Dad just has to finish up the mantle, but other than that it is done.
Looks wonderful.



We did most of the work during Thanksgiving week, so it was really nice to have a break on Thanksgiving day.

In the meantime, we've had a few blizzards (literally) and so we've been very grateful to have the new fireplace to help keep us warm!

Bingham Ball

Last night, Saturday, November 13, was Bingham Ball. Megan went with the sweetest boy, Nick, and had a blast. She looked absolutely gorgeous in her beautiful blue ball gown.
We're in the middle of renovating the majority of the house, so the background isn't the best, but Megan sure looked beautiful!

Dad couldn't hug her as he'd get paint all over her dress,
but he still managed to get a little teary-eyed
at his baby going to a ball.

Megan and her date, Nick.

Off they go!

Family Pictures

On October 16th we went to Memory Grove and had family pictures taken. We just got them back and are so pleased with how they turned out. Here are some favorites:

Taylor Kids

Aaron: Age 22

Melanie: Age 19

Megan: Age 16

Nathanael and Mary-Anne

Now that's some hair!

The Lion King

We were able to go see the Broadway musical The Lion King at Capitol Theater last night, August 27, 2010.
The show was incredible!! The music was phenomenal, the costumes were amazing, the scenery was so creative. I'd recommend everyone see the show if you have the chance.

Dinner at Texas Roadhouse before the show.

We weren't allowed to take pictures in the show, but here's a few that were online:



It really was spectacular and we're so glad we had to opportunity to see it!

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!
We sure are glad you two fell in love 33 years ago.

August 20, 1977

HAIRSPRAY

Melanie and Megan are in the show HAIRSPRAY at the Riverton City Arts Council Theater. Melanie plays a Dynamite and Megan is in the black ensemble. It's a really good show and everyone should go see it if you have the chance! The show is so cute and is worth your time and money. They've really enjoyed being in the show and we've really enjoyed watching them! The show goes for another week, through August 21st.








For more information or to buy tickets, you can go here. It really is such a fun show! Good job Melanie and Megan!