The microwave dilemma

Most times I post on here, it starts with something along the lines of, "Not much has been going on..."
Well, this time I have something to post about!  Exciting, I know.  Nothing too big, but between a ton of birthday parties and the start of spring break...
Anyway, last weekend, we had NO obligations, nothing but family time. So, I mentioned to Luke that I would like our new microwave to go in. It had been sitting in a box, in our dining room, for over a month. (Time to get a move on).
Let’s start in chronological order:
Getting prepared:

Checking out the merchandise:

Start easy:

Lots and lots of screws and bolts:

I’m just going to lift it up and it will come out….

But obviously, nothing is that easy:

So let’s take a break and DANCE!!

And start again:

Well, might as well take out the light bulbs (they were expensive! )

And dance a little more:

After about 45 minutes, send the wife to the computer to look up HOW to dismantle and take down the 1984 mw:  *Please note, we weren’t the only ones frustrated by this venture!!**

Using some major muscles to get that stinkin’ thing DOWN:
And yes, I was involved the ENTIRE time, just didn’t want the picture taken

After we got the case out, he’s what we had..brick.

We thought…and thought…

And took the plunge:

No going back NOW!

Here is Luke switching and doing some electrical stuff.  (He installed a 3 prong outlet for the fridge)

This is what our kitchen currently looks like...
Disclaimer:  Nothing is as easy as it looks.  That is COMPLETELY what happened here…we were ONLY changing out the microwave.  And now..a complete kitchen remodel…wonderful!