After work I headed over to Sissy and BIL’s. Timothy met up with us an hour later and we headed over to the Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United FC game. They had $1 hotdogs and $3 beers so we got a few. I got chicken tenders and fries as well though I couldn’t eat most of the fries and gave them away. I think not eating fries or potatoes for a long time actually made me not as big of a fan of them anymore. Weird, huh?

We scored two goals before the halftime and we won with the same score. There was a scare that Minnesota scored one bit after the replay they realized that one of the players used their arms and disqualified their goal. The place looks empty but we had all the people on our side due to the cheap seats.

It was fun to get out and go to a sporting event. It’s been awhile since we’ve done this. I’m going we can get a NFL game and NBA game in too. That would be the dream!

Today was the first day Christopher and I went to mentor a couple of 3rd graders. They are so sweet. My girl talked so much so it was pretty easy.

We missed part of their recess since we couldn’t find the front office so by the time we got through the tour it was time for their lunch.

They ate and we each got to know our own kid. Then we played Jenga with Christopher and his kid before we decided to do a “All About Me” sheet. I didn’t know what to write on some so I made it up.

We ended up getting Chick-fil-A and brought it back to our desks to eat while we worked. I’ve been craving it so when Christopher said he wanted that for lunch, I didn’t fight him on it.

The rest of the day was a mess of issues. I ended up staying later than I wanted and ended up working a little bit just now but tomorrow is a new day.

Mentoring the kids gave me a break away from my desk so it was nice. It made the day go by faster and seeing the kids so excited that we were there and wishing we could come everyday puts a smile on my face.

I headed over to Mallory’s after work today. She made fried rice which was delicious. She went heavy with the sesame oil but that’s one of my favourite things so it made it that much better. I wanted more but I had to control myself from eating too many carbs.

JJ was very wild today but happy. I like hearing his laugh and watching his imagination go wild. I wonder how he’ll do once Jake is born. If he’s going to be as wild too or calmer.

I haven’t seen Mallory in a couple of weeks and it’s only going to get tougher since my mentorship for the high school starts and as my workload gets shifted. I cannot wait for my fall vacation coming up. I’m leaving work behind this time so hopefully everyone can survive two work days without me. I am excited to get my hike on and take more photographs. I need more travel buddies. Sign up here!

Claire’s first birthday was in Buffalo and traveling was tough for me last year so when Michelle told me she’d be in town to throw her second birthday right here in Houston, I carved out the day for them. Her uncle apparently has a bbq restaurant in Richmond so we were lucky to be able to chow down on some!

I got to hold the two babes again. Jack is always so smiley and Claire always wants to jump to everyone’s arms like a hot potato.

Stephanie showed up as well as Nicole with her mum and Lily. We haven’t all been in a room since Claire’s baby shower if I remember correctly. It’s crazy how time flies and how much has happened in between. It was nice getting to catch up with them all. We took a picture with the four of us but it’s stuck in Michelle’s aunt’s phone so hopefully, I get a copy one day.

When Claire was opening gifts or rather, Michelle was opening Clarie’s gifts, Claire got sidetracked and played with what I gave her instead. That makes me happy that out of ALL the toys and stuff, she picked mine. Thanks, Amazon!

Although Michelle and I rare see one another, nor do we have time to catch up. When we do, it’s as if nothing has changed. Those are true friendships. Two more years and Matt will be done with residency and they’ll be back in Houston. I’m planning to visit them sometime next year when it’s not snowing with twenty-degree weather. Wishing them a safe flight back to the winter tomorrow morning.