Before...

Posts are coming a bit less frequently than usual, due at least in part to the fact that we are undergoing heavy-duty kitchen work.

REALLY Before
Here's why: at Thanksgiving we got various members of our families to help us do some home projects. Unfortunately, while replacing the sink, my dad cracked the laminate:

NOW Before
We ignored it for months but are finally getting it replaced. Our old counter was ripped out a week ago Friday, and we've been living like this:

Stay tuned for After. The new counter is scheduled to be installed Wednesday and CAIT'S dad (not mine) is coming to hook up the plumbing.