Scott and I were leaning one way before asking your opinion, and though we value all of your wonderful opinions and feedback, we've decided to stick with our first instinct, which happens to be what the majority of you also felt, and go with the split level peninsula. I received many wonderful explanations from you giving the pros and cons to both ideas, and I loved reading your ideas. It really helped us finalize our thoughts...so thank you! Our main reasons for the raised peninsula (and yes, I do mean peninsula and not island) are that:
- we like the idea of having a separate space that kids could be eating on or doing homework at while we cook in the kitchen
- we won't have to worry about water from the sink getting all over their homework, etc, when we're doing the dishes
- you can store soap or sponges etc, behind the sink and can't see it from the dining room area since it's hidden behind the raised part of the peninsula
- I know there are more reasons, but I can't think of them right now.
We actually got some drawings set in stone today with our kitchen designer from the local lumberyard/hardware store. Did you know people work with you to design kitchens and bathrooms completely for free and with no obligation to buy?!?! It seems crazy, but true! Our kitchen guy, we'll call him Mr. J, came over to our house and measured the exact spaces that we needed help with and came up with plans and ideas for us that we were able to talk through with him! How fun is that?!?! And his cool computer program shows you in 3D just what your room will look like! We finally feel like we're getting somewhere here!
On another note, we've had fun getting into the Christmas spirit the last few days. Last night we went to our annual stone chapel service that my mom and a couple of friends organize every year. It's a special time for family, friends and neighbors to gather and sing carols, read the Christmas story and share special music or readings. We've been doing it for about 15+ years and is a special part of our holiday.
Tonight we went over to the McAllister's house for our annual family Christmas Eve(ish) gathering! We having been doing this for as long as I can remember (18-20 years?). Lindsay M was my best friend growing up and our families are very close. Their house is gorgeous and we love spending time with with old friends, sharing good food (Jeanne's baked brie is to die for...) and singing songs, laughing and talking together. Here are a few pictures from our evening...
Lindsay saved some cookies for Camden to help decorate...
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