My Great Green Day

Ben's teacher gives the kids a green bracelet when they have a good day at school. We are so proud that he has come home everyday so far this year with his bracelet.
I also had a great green day on Saturday. It started with a small shower of close friends and family. I was so spoiled by everyone and enjoyed the treats and great company. Thanks to everyone who came and put everything together.
Then followed lunch with Kim and her girls while our husbands transformed my kitchen:
My new tile backsplash! I am in love with my new kitchen. It is not even close to being done, but it already looks so good.

The before picture, I can't wait until the last of the "faux" rocks made of paint and strips of wallpaper are gone. As we were peeling we realized the original owners had actually put the wall treatment up BEFORE the cabinets went in. Really?????

This trim around the windows is my favorite. I was going to wait until it is all done to post, but I am just way too excited.

The boys had a great day also, Ben scored his first goal of the season at his soccer game and got to play with fun friends.

The kids were so great all day and played so well with eachother while the daddies worked.

I can't thank Matt and Kim enough for sacrificing their entire Saturday to makeover my kitchen. Brian, my Dad and Dave also worked so hard all day long, watching kids and cutting tile. Some women get jewelery or flowers when they have a baby, I got a new kitchen. A diamond blade wet saw really is a girl's best friend!