Portland Brewer's Festival & more kitchen pics!

So, has it been hot enough for you? I do find it hilarious that we in the Northwest get so accustomed to our mild weather that when we get a lot of snow and cold and/or sun and heat, that we can't seem to think or talk about much else. Keep in mind, its estimated that only about 60% of Portlanders have air conditioning so when it hits 108, like it did yesterday, it is nearly unbearable. Luckily we have a small A/C unit in our bedroom, where Rick and I have been pretty much camped out the last 4 days or so. At night it is blissfully cold in there, and we even sleep under our comforter with the cats sprawled out around us. The other night I got up to go to the bathroom at 4 and when I opened our bedroom door a wall of heat hit me and I thanked my lucky stars for air conditioning. We never got below 75 for our low the last couple nights, and you know its bad, when today was only supposed to be 100 and I found myself GLAD!
Anyway, the weather is slowly cooling each day by a few degrees and we'll be back in the 80's by next week. The other day Seattle was hotter than Dallas, which I'm pretty sure never happens.
Last weekend was Brew Fest on the waterfront and we went down on Friday night with some friends of ours. The people watching is always good down there, and its just a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Me, Jackie & Thea hanging out

Being silly

A lame attempt at a group shot, where Scotty decided to show his back instead of his face

Jackie & Thea

Me & Jackie

Rick and I being silly

Another one of us ladies

For some reason, in all this heat, I have continued to work on the house. I might be crazy, but living with out a kitchen is driving me even crazier! Austin has been over a few nights this week helping Rick cut and install our countertops and sink. Every step closer puts me over the edge with joy. Last week I made us sandwiches on our coffee table because there was nowhere else to do it. This week I have glorious new countertops. By getting a smaller sink I have added 12 inches of counter space to the main work area. We just need a faucet and everything all plumbed to have running water!

The tiling is what has been taking me so long. I finished it today, except for around the edges which need to be cut, and I need Rick to help with that, because I can't lift the tile saw by myself. We're planning on doing that part tomorrow.

and here is the my new workspace that I didn't have before. 3 extra FEET of counterspace. Considering all I had before was 3 feet total, I am overjoyed to now have 7! Our old pantry was nice, but I honestly have extra space now with these new cabinets. I never thought I would say I have extra space in our tiny little house, but I do, and that makes this lady very happy!

So, this weekend the docket includes finishing the tiling, sealing the tile and grouting, plumbing the dishwasher and sink, moving in the fridge and range, and putting all the door/drawer handles on. I am hoping for a functioning kitchen by early next week!
Last night I was able to go to my sister-in-law Alyssa's bridal shower, which was a lot of fun. I love seeing all of Adam's nieces and nephews. There are 11 of them now, and 1 on the way (Denene is pregnant again-so excited for her!), and they just grow up so fast. They're such cute and good kids, I wish I got to see them more often! Well, that's it for now!
Hope you are all managing to stay cool!