Today we reached the final step in our kitchen makeover--installing the new tile on the back splash. John had everything ready to go when Matt arrived at 8 a.m. and they got started right away. Matt handled applying the adhesive and putting the tiles on the wall. John was mainly the gofer and took care of cutting tile when needed. I mainly stayed out of their way and followed their progress as the day went on.

Getting the first line of tile started



Tile done and ready to grout

The last tile was put in place a little before three. Matt had to get home so he could take Sam to football practice and Hanna to her first volleyball game. John and I ate an early supper and then headed up to the school for Hanna's game.

Hanna serving

Hanna's team lost their first game, but won the next two, so they had a successful first outing of the season. Hanna even scored the winning point in the third game. We stayed to watch the eight graders play their three games and then headed home. Tomorrow the grouting will get done and then it'll be time to restore order to the house once again.