Tall Console Table - Rafa Project

We needed a tall and large console table for our formal living room.  So, Rafa and I designed this table and Rafa built it for us.  Rafa did a great job and it looks beautiful in our living room.  It's so great to have a handy man!

Lake Billy Chionook - Labor Day Weekend

Since July 4th was such a hit, we decided to join the Deziel's and their family for another weekend of camping and boating.  Again, it was such a wonderful weekend.  The weather wasn't quite as warm, but then again we have just had a really cool summer, so it was nice to have some fun and hang out.  And unlike me, I didn't end up taking many photos, but here are just a few : )

Bella and Rafa on the drive out....Bella resting her head!

Brianna and Anna Jean (Marisa's Mom)

Bella sunbathing : )

Oregon Symphony on the Waterfront

Rafa and I went to Symphony on the Waterfront last week.  We decided to leave Bella at home since the fireworks at the end of show scare her so much.  The evening was warm and perfect and we were so thankful because the two days before that were cloudy and rainy.  We love this evening every year; we pack a picnic and take the boat out and just listen to the beautiful music. 

Oaks Park

This year, Rafa's company picnic was at Oaks Amusement Park.  Neither Rafa and I are big fans of rides, but we managed a few spinny ones that seemed to be ok.

Or maybe not : )

SHNA Potluck and Movie!

A couple weeks ago, Rafa and I went to our neighborhood potluck and movie in the park.  It was nice summer evening with great food, nice company, and a adorable movie.

The Cove

There are so many atrocities that occur against animals by humans.  Even if you aren't some righteous animal activist, this documentary will move you to despair, shock, anger, and complete sadness to where you will be compelled to do something.  Rafa and I were left to tears.  Watch the documentary and then spread the word.  This has to stop.

Friend PSA
http://www.thecovemovie.com/home.htm

And the trailer:
http://www.thecovemovie.com/WatchTheTrailer.htm

Available on Netflix.

Just Another Day...

And a trip to Home Depot.  Next project?  Repaint over the orange in the formal living area with a sandy beige and repaint some of the furniture espresso brown.  Rafa is also going to build a long tall table for one of the walls to hold lots of picture frames : )  Accent color will be various shades of teal and blues.  I promised myself we would never paint again, who was I kidding!