Messy eaters = new kitchen floors

So last month things were crazy at the house. We did some remodel work in our kitchen and dining room with the help of Trevor’s dad. When we moved in there was carpet in the kitchen and dining room… yuck!!! With the boys learning how to eat (messy!!) it was finally time to put down new floors. Before we got started we painted 1st so we wouldn’t get paint on the new floors. Here is some pictures of before and after.
BEFORE:

The walls were dark paneling, we painted them a light color and it really opened it up to feel bigger. Then we painted the white cabinets burnt orange. I LOVE the color!!! We also moved the dishwasher and moved the wall to the left to make more room. (BELOW)

DURING:
  
AFTER:

Then we put down bamboo wood floors!!! I LOVE my new floors!!!! It is SO much easier to clean up after the boys now. All we need to do now it put a new cabinet in next to the refrigerator. We’ll get to that soon.

Now about the messy eaters!!……

Nicolas: as I mentioned last month, is eating baby foods now!!! This was a huge accomplishment for him!!! He has shown interest in trying new foods now and has even gummed a banana and a pineapple chunk!!! This is great from a kid who refused any sort of solid foods for so long!!! Another big accomplishment for Nicolas…. He can pull himself up now!!!! yeah!!!!! Way to go my little guy!!!! He now side stepping a bit around the table and couch. He is also walking better with his push behind walker (Thanks Mendee) learning to take steps and keep his balance and pace better.

Ethan: is running around ALL over the place!! It’s difficult to keep up with him sometimes, let alone when they both get to running around…. yikes!!! He is talking a lot too.

His newest word is Duck, due to his favorite toy right now is a rubber ducky!! LOL (thanks Aunt Audrey)

He is doing good with knowing what the word ‘No’ means but I am sure he will start testing it someday soon. (sigh) He is bringing us toys to play with him and BOOKS to read to him!! I LOVE that!!! He will bring me a book, I will take it and he will want me to pick him up and he will sit down on me, snuggle, and look at the book with me while I read to him. He does not want to sit still very often so I cherish these moments!!!