Kobe is moving!

So I am the most neglectful blogger ever. Well nobody is actually surprised by that, but I still feel totally lame.
Our little family has been incredibly busy. Kobe does not know it yet, but we are moving. This is all very exciting and overwhelming.
We thought it would be nice to do some quick and easy upgrades before we move in. Well let me advice against this, if ever you consider it. I have learned as all those before me that it is never quick or easy. The remodel as it has become is a living, breathing monster feeding off our bank account and lives. Right now it is getting walls again downstairs, only a week later than planned. At least they are finally finished tearing them out (I hope).
The upside is that the entire downstairs will be completely new when we are finished. The many unfortunate discoveries (rotted wood, mold, bad wiring, leaking windows, etc.) will have been fixed. Also, we will have new floors, crown molding, new base boards, new bathroom fixtures (all 3), totally remodeled bath downstairs, new fireplace, and remodeled stairs.
Kobe and I are keeping up the apartment while Rob monitors and works on the house. We are hoping to be done this weekend or early next week, but who knows.