Buckets of Fun! Not!

Here is Max checking out all the commotion from upstairs. This is a favorite hiding place. He thinks we can't see him. What's all the noise about?
Our new favorite tool. Rented from Home Depot-and made short work of this messy job. What job you ask?
This is what we did all day Saturday. Ripped out our tile in kitchen, and entryway. We had 40 buckets of tile. I was pretty sore on Mom's Day, but felt good that we got it done. We are hiring someone to lay the tile(Thank Goodness). I don't think our backs would survive.
I'll show more pic's as this project comes to a close. Thanks for following along. Also thanks for some good advice and hints and your projects. That's what I am loving about blogging-I love hearing from you.

Under Construction

Well I'm beyond the point of no return. I took out our white tile backsplash today. It was pretty easy-the tiles kind of popped off. It was like they wanted to be off the wall. We are having granite countertops installed soon. Than we'll move on to the tile floors. I have mixed feelings on losing my vintage kitchen. I definitely will NOT miss the tile countertops. Those should be outlawed!! Anyway, I haven't decided on what to do as a new backsplash yet. If anybody out there has a great idea, please share. I'm kind of between white subway tile or possibly leaving it blank.
We have white cabinets in the kitchen now. I'll update as this project goes along.