Our New Table

Jeff and I decided to buy a table yesterday. We had one previously but it only fit 4 people uncomfortably. We usually had only two chairs around it then when we would have guests over we would bust out the hard metal fold out chairs and then if there were a 5th person bring down the computer desk chair. So we were looking for something that could at least fit 6 but no more than 8 and I was wanting a counter height table because well I like the look of them and I felt it would go well with our kitchen. 

So here she is!

We found it on craigslist for what I felt was a good price (hence I bought it) and it came with 8 chairs, 4 wooden, 4 leather and we are able to keep two that aren't being used at the counter in the living room. Another reason I wanted counter height. It has a leaf in the middle that folds and stores underneath so when we have our bigger parties where we need more standing room I can pull some chairs out and fold it closer to the wall! Just Kidding I don't have parties. But we will have Game Nights! 

A Few Things

Here are a few random pictures of what Jeff and I have been up to. 

On Saturday I had to go downtown to do a brides hair for her wedding at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel. Jeff came with me and after I was done with my work we walked around the Riverwalk and ate at the Rainforest Cafe. 

 It was a good date night that ended up with us getting home around 6 and as soon as I sat down on the couch I fell asleep until 7:30 which then we started the movie we rented. Then I had no problem going back to sleep as soon as is was over. The reason I was so tired is because the night before we went camping with our friends and only got maybe a few hours of good sleep. We had a really great time though. We brought two tents and the sight had a table and a spot for a camp fire where we cooked foil dinners and roasted marshmallows. Then after our friends kids were asleep the four of us stayed up talking for hours and it was a lot of fun. Even some raccoon's wanted to join our party.  ;-)

Father's Day we were invited to go to Peter and Jens house to have dinner and celebrate dads and I made the dessert. Here is the Angel food Cake with the delicious toppings to go with it. 

Jeff's Grandfather recently learned that I love to do puzzles so he sent me a package in the mail with these two puzzles. Iv'e already completed the quilt one on the left and I am waiting a little longer to do the other one because to me these are like Pringles. Once you pop, you can't stop. But i'm excited to start it when I do! 

And here is a funny picture of The Bird where we discovered his new favorite spot in the house. The pantry where I set up a few boxes to make a maze. Sometimes when I am holding him he will start to reach for the pantry and when I set him down on the shelf its often hard to get him back because as soon as he is out on the edge like in this picture, I put my hand up to grab him and he sneaks right back in. 

New Camera

I decided to get a nicer camera than my one I have had for 8 years with about 5 megapixels blah blah not the best. Here are some photo's of my best model for now. The Bird

Now to watch me get better! haha

Huntington Beach

This past week we have been in Huntington Beach visiting family and vacationing during Jeff's quick break between school and starting research. Here are just a few photos from a camera phone.

Tuesday night walking with Tom around market night and catching the sunset.

Tuesday morning we rode our bikes to Main St. and ate at Ruby's on the pier for lunch.

Monday we watched The Avengers in the morning then hit up the beach where Jeff built this sand castle and wrote on top "Bell Castle"

The trip isn't over yet! We went to the beach today (no pictures to document) and went out for delicious Sushi and then frozen yogurt with Tom. Tomorrow we head up to Long Beach and then LA to visit more family and then Friday we make our way down to San Diego to finally meet the latest Bell Twins. 

The Guenther House

Last Saturday Jeff and I tried a delicious new breakfast place. It was at the old Pioneer Flour Mill downtown right on the Riverwalk. I had a coworker tell me about it and we decided to try it and it was Delish! Here is a link to the website here. 

Jeff got the Guenther's Favorite which we were anticipating it to be pancakes when it was really biscuits and gravy. Which was still delicious but not what we had prepared for. I got the Southern Sweet Cream Waffle. So good! 

Food - 5

Service - 5

Scenery - 5

Company - 5++

(thats Jeff)

We are definitely going back!

Cirque du Soleil

For my birthday present Jeff bought me tickets to see Cirque when it came in to town which was two weekends ago. We would have loved to take more pictures but the rule is no cameras and no cell phones inside the building. It was such a wonderful show! This one was called Quidam, a story about a girl who is given a hat that takes her in to a magical world. Such cool acts. 

Us outside the Freeman Coliseum before the show.

I also want to invite everyone reading this to check out the link to the right The Bell's are Updating. 

Mario and Treats

Here are some delicious treats we made to snack on while we play our Mario game.

Playing Mario is what we do when we have free time. Which isn't too much but still says a lot.