I got a surprise in the mail today....

...it starts with an "S" and ends with an "INK" - YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS our sink arrived!

This puppy was litterally just WAITING for me when I got home after meeting friends for dinner. I lugged it into the kitchen and tore it open!  Here's a sneak peak:

I was honestly a little bit worried that we may have found something that was just too good to be true when we ordered this - couldn't wait to actually get my hands on it! Sometimes you just find something that's a really good deal, that has the measurements you need, that just seems perfect...and it makes you wonder a bit whether it's going to happen or not. But I should come to the realization that I research the hell out of pretty much everything, so it IS possible to actually just "find" a good deal.

It's ours, it's here, it will fit in our existing cabinets. Can I get a "woot-woot"?

{can you tell I'm a wee bit excited about this sink? Beyond expanding our sink capacity by a LOT, it's also the green light for getting the granite guys in to template and then install the counters}

As for the faucet - thank you ALL for your comments! You added such context to how to choose a properly sized faucet, which was exactly what I needed. It sounds like everyone's on board with the tall faucet, and we are too - time to search for the best deal around and get it ordered! The Mr. says that all he wants is a something that dispenses water, something else that dispenses soap, and beyond that it's up to me (he's the best, eh? No argument over stainless steel vs. chrome :) ).