Patio Pics

Wow three posts in one night. Must be the insomnia. Here are some pictures Dennis took of our new patio.


BEFORE


Notice the Mosquito Swamp in the Middle


Uneven landscaping rock with crushed granite



The crushed granite would get tracked in the house and pool-what a mess!

AFTER








Nice smooth concrete


Bye Bye Mosquito Swamp







Some people don't like concrete but we think it looks a lot cleaner.

It's Gettin' Hot in Here!

So as our luck would have it being it is one of the hottest summers ever in Austin our A/C went out on Thursday. By the time Dennis got home from work that evening it was 95 degrees inside! To top it off Dennis lost the AC in his car as well. What a day. Nairobi didn't know what was going on. He is an inside only air conditioner kind of cat. He stared at the ice cubes in his water, explored all the open windows, and tried to stay cool. Here are some pics Dennis took when he came home.


How Do I Get Outside to the "Cool" Air


Nairobi Trying to Stay Cool!

Fourth of July 2009

Last week my Mom came down and spent the week with us. We had fun running around and enjoying the Fourth of July festivities. On Friday night my mom and I headed out to the ballpark and got the best seats ever for a spectacular fireworks display. Unfortunately I realized I forgot my camera after we got there. Dennis was working late so he didn't get to join us. On Saturday we tried to stay cool. It was the hottest Fourth of July ever recorded in Austin. It appears the Vegas heat has followed us to Texas. Once the sun let up a bit we headed out to the Oasis on Lake Travis. We enjoyed a couple drinks and the spectacular view of the lake and dinner. We sat overlooking the lake watching the fireworks while eating dinner. It was a beautiful night. We hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day!


Lake Travis Overlook




Dennis & Sara @ the Oasis





Janet & Sara @ the Oasis



Moma Enjoying the Night


Dennis

Some Befores and Afters

The befores were taken before we moved in so you can ignore the decor.


Staircase Before


After- as you can tell we've had some painting done


Master Bedroom Before


After-Paint and our new furniture, it's still a bit bare but we are making progress


Kitchen Before



After- we've done the most work here: Granite countertops, new sink/faucet, backsplash, and paint. We still hope to redo floor and get stainless steel appliances eventually


Different Angle




I'll try to get some more up. The patio is the biggest improvement in my opinion but it's always dark when I think to photograph it. Let us know what you think or if you have suggestions. Interior design is not my forte.

Breaking the Silence

Well we've had a very busy last few months. Buying our home and the projects that come with it have consumed most of our free time. We've had a blast making the house our home. We've made lots of mostly minor changes. We've made some time for family and friends as well.

Mother's day weekend was actually my Mom's birthday weekend so we had to celebrate. Nate, La Tisha, and my mom headed to Austin for a long weekend. Unfortunately my camera was on the fritz so we don't have any pics. But we had a good time grilling, making a yummy cake, going to the movies, and just enjoying the company. Early June I made a quick trip to Oklahoma to visit my mom and Nanny. My mom has been there most of the summer which is the yearly routine. This past weekend Michelle spent the weekend here. We got to show her our new home as well as help celebrate her 30th birthday. We had a good time catching up and hanging out. Dennis continued doing some small projects and spent some time a little under the weather but is feeling much better. Now that we have a new camera here are a few pics.

I hope everyone is well and Happy Fourth of July!




Dennis Sprucing up the Patio


Michelle and her Fave Italian Creme Cake


Happy 30th!


Going to the Movies