Living in the stone age

I never considered myself a tv or internet nut but I am REALLY starting to miss them both. Its been a month since we have had cable or even a tv/dvd player or internet hooked up at home. Most of the time it doesnt bother me because there has been plenty to do. But now, we are stuck waiting for our tax return before we jump and buy furniture and the only things left to do arent preggo friendly. Mr. Jerseyjess has been working nights, and will be all week, so that leaves one bored and lonely Jerseyjess.

We did have a break through Sunday with having our dryer hooked up! The wonderful previous homeowners decided not to tell us (when we asked they leave the appliances) that their gas dryer didnt work! If I knew where they lived now, Id totally dump that POS in on their front lawn. Luckily, we still had our dryer from the rental but it was electric! So we lived without a dryer for about 3 weeks, running the "definitely need these" clothes to and from my parents (who are a 1/2 hour away) to wash until we could get someone over to run electric so we could hook up our dryer. Sunday was the magical day! I dont think Ive ever been more excited to wash clothes! But of course since we are living upstairs at the moment, I have to drag the laundry baskets down 2 flights of stairs to the basement...and back up. Fun fun! It doesnt bother me much though since Im just happy to have clean clothes!

Id like to think I will never take having a tv, the internet, a computer, a washer and dryer, a dresser or any furniture for that matter for granted again. Its been an interesting few months between being seperated between two houses, moving all our belongings into the garage, living on a matress on the ground (because our queen box spring doesnt fit up our tiny stairs on the 2nd floor) and having to work around all the renovations. I couldnt be happier though because its Our Home and we are all together. We just keep looking forward and think how great it will be when the basics are done, and our baby is here.

We are just slowing stepping out of the stone age and back into a normal life!

If youre gonna do it, ya gotta do it right...

"If it aint broke then dont fix it", right? Nope. Not in our case. Since our house is older, there was a TON of plaster and lathe on the ceilings and walls. This wouldn't do, especially for Mr. JerseyJess. I think what really sparked the demo rage was the popcorn ceilings. Im pretty sure his eyes glared a little red when he saw them and within 24 hours of us owning the home, the multiple ceilings and floors were gone! Then I get a call from the man with the demo hammer asking how much I liked the closet we had in the dining room. When I asked why, he told me because he would rather demo it so he could easily put in the new floors... and we could always add a closet later. I kinda liked the closet, especially since its an older house and there aren't many closets. BUT he had a point, it wasn't made well and was kinda in an awkward place and we didn't need the closet...gone. At this point Im sure you done with my rambling and just wanna see the pics, so here they are!

Living Room/ Dining Room
Before pictures...
Lovin those stylish curtains and the lovely wall boarder!



Unfortunately because I wasn't allowed at the house with all the dust and mess I don't have any pics of the tear down phase. But here are some of our handy helpers putting it all back together! New insulation & new drywall...



And Dad, the foreman makin sure the beers don't go to waist...



Ceiling up, primer on...ready for paint and floors!



Finally some color!



And the new hardwood floors! Lucky for us, Mr. Jerseyjess works for a flooring company and installs on the side!

Dont mind the shirtless husband or random temporary couch!



We still have to put up some trim and add the new furniture but its a start! Hopefully in a few weeks I will have pictures of a finished and lovely living room and dining room!

Theres a first time for everything...

Welcome to my little place on the internet! I swore Id never have a blog...just like Id never have a facebook...or a wedding planning bio. Well that all went to hell and here I am!

Most of my posts will probably be about our crazy renovation life, the expected arrival of our daughter in June and our life with the critters. Im sure Ill include some randomness in there also!

Unfortunately I don't have a ton of posting time today but stay tuned!