End of Day 1 - Bathroom Remodel

Okay, here's an update on the bathroom progress. If Joel can consistently work on the bathroom at night I give him 3-5 days for completion. This may be extended though given the mortar and grout has to set for a certain amount of time. Last night he worked until about 10:15 and then sat on the edge of the tub admiring his work for 15 more minutes. I stood in the doorway amazed at what kind of progress happened in what seemed like a blink of an eye. He managed to cut the plywood to size for the room and get it screwed down, he also cut the concrete backerboard to size - although I don't think he actually got to attaching it. Then he layed out the tiles on the floor so we could be sure we had enough to cover the floor - we bought Mom and Dad's extra tiles from their bathroom project. We're going to lay the tiles on a diagonal which should help open up the room. I went to Lowe's (a new one just opened up in Silverdale) and picked up some mortar. As I walked passed the lighting section I found the cutest vanity light that will match the faucet we got just perfectly. It was $50 which was about $50 less than what I had budgeted for lighting. I didn't buy it, but at least I know it's there and I can pick it up when we're ready! Enjoy the photos!