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2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Mandeville, Louisiana

July 18, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Mallory & Mellie Dee | Gloria's | Soju 101 | HMart

On Wednesday, Mallory and I had a girls night. We met up at Gloria’s for dinner and drinks. I am in love with their tamales and I am down to go back again just for it! We had some margaritas and then headed over to HMart to buy some goodies before going to Soju 101. We had soju shots and a sake bomb before calling it a night. It’s been a while since we’ve done something like this and it was a great time.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Rizzo Packed Bags

Thursday nifht was packing day. New bag and new purse. Definitely the best way to travel for a weekend trip. Rizzo wanted to come with.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Mellie Dee | IAH to MSY

The airport was crazy busy Friday morning but I was able to get there early and even get a dragon fruit lemonade thing from Starbucks. I snacked on my yummies from HMart while listening to a podcast.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | MSY & Cafe Du Monde

Flight was pretty quick. I watched part of The Tomorrow War on the plane and when I landed I watched some more while snacking on Cafe Du Monde, waiting for Michelle to pick me up. The MSY airport had a cute wash your hands sign and seat covers. So clean and nice.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Dexter, Mellie Dee, Jack, Zea Rotisserie & Bar

Michelle and I caught up a lot in the car and Dexter came up to me when I got to the house. Either he remembers me or he just wanted love .. or both. I was able to get a good picture with Jack.

We hung out a bit and ordered food from Zea’s through DoorDash. I actually like grits now! How crazy.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Meribo | Covington, Louisiana | Michelle & Mellie Dee

At night Michelle and I had a girls night. We made different stops but due to the how busy all of them were, we ended up at Meribo and I am not disappointed. We had the biggest bowl of brussel sprout appetizer ever that I ended up having it with a total of four meals. And their pasta was great. I told her if I ever visited I wouldn’t mind coming here again.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Max | Bubble Bath

Jack and Claire got the stomach bug from school and so we stopped by Walgreens and picked up some meds. Max finally came out and said hi and I took my first real bath while watching Mother’s Day.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Mellie Dee & Dexter | Skooter's Grill | Madisonville, Louisiana

Saturday morning I found out that Matt and Michelle were all throwing up too. I kinda knew that would happen. I hung out with Dexter, watched and finished Never Had I Ever and ate lunch through Door Dash by Skooter’s. I was surprised by how much they gave and the food was very delicious.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Jack, Dexter

I took a nap then went to Target to pick up some things for them. Came back and made chicken noodle soup for Jack and played with him a bit. When I went to the bathroom, Dexter followed me and Jack tried to shove toys (train track) under the door and started crying because I was in the bathroom. Haha

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Max & Dexter | Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar | Mandeville, Louisiana

Later that night I ordered food from Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar through Uber Eats. Super expensive and not a good portion size. But it was good enough to keep me full. Max came to say hi but always at a distance and Dexter scared me because he was in my room chilling and I didn’t even know.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | ER with Michelle

This morning Michelle and I went to the ER since she was feeling a lot of pressure and since she had the stomach bug, most likely dehydrated. Luckily they checked her out and she was all good.

2021 | Week 70 of Quarantine | Frog | Skooter's | Madisonville, Louisiana | MSY to IAH

We went back to the house, ordered Skooter’s again as I finished watching TVB’s Sinister Beings. I got to finally see a baby frog (they croak a lot at night) as we walked out the door to the airport. Michelle took me and it was nice to have a good hour with her again before leaving. My flight got delayed but luckily I’ve finally landed and am on my shuttle to my car.

We obviously didn’t do much and it sucked everyone was sick but I’m glad I didn’t get sick. But most importantly glad I got to spend time with Michelle. 3 years until she moves back home! #fingerscrossed

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Cajun, Covington, Italian, Louisiana, Mandeville

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine

July 4, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Sissy & BIL's | Water Heater Installation | Bruno & Kato, Selena + Chef, 7 Spices, Seafood Sandwich

Monday morning, I arrived at Sissy & BIL’s. They were getting their water heater put in and needed someone to be at the house. It was nice working at a different location for a day. I was able to watch Selena + Chef (I finished the whole season that day) while I worked and Bruno and Kato laid on me. I even got to order from 7 Spices. Their food came out amazing and was a little bummed I ordered so little but it was enough to fulfill me.

Later that day when they came home, we ordered food from some place I don’t remember and watched an episode of Parenthood. I got the seafood sandwich with a side of soup and it was wonderful. I saved the other half to take home to Mum.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Jury Duty

I had spent the night at their house since the next day, it was my Jury Duty. I had signed up to do virtual but I never received an email. When I showed up they told me mine was virtual but since I’m here, to stay. I ended up being chosen to be on grand jury. Before you tell me I should of been more opinionated, I’m just going to say this – they only ask about your schedule. It’s going to be for twice a week for three months. I’ve told my line manager so on days I have to go to jury duty, I’ll have to also work after if I get off early. They did give us a pretty good lunch and apparently on those two days a week, we’ll be getting that as well.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Frankenstein's New Kitty

Wednesday morning, Frankenstein surprised me that he now has a kitty. Apparently when he left the hospital, someone had found a kitty and he offered to take her in. She doesn’t have a name yet but he’ll be naming her after some space stuff. I cannot wait to meet her tomorrow! I hope she likes me more. Doubt it though.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Mallory, John, Robbie, Emmy, Jacob, JJ

Later that day, I went to pick up some beef jerky that Ricardo had sent down. I had taken Emmy with me and remembered that I was going to stop by Mallory and John’s to see Robbie. He was in town for a day and they were doing dinner. I stopped by where Emmy got to play with Jacob and JJ while we talked and ate. It was nice to catch up since it’s been forever. Emmy and I then stopped by Pet Supplies Plus and saw some kitties up for adoption. After seeing Frankenstein having one I want one now. Maybe one day.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Orange Mountain Puzzle, Ethan, Tangled Puzzle

Thursday night I finished my mountain puzzle. Sadly a piece was missing from this one too. UGH. I don’t know if it’s because of the kids or because of the company because it’s the same company as the previous missing piece puzzle. Luckily, my Tangled puzzle was safe; different company though.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Emmy, Ethan, Jacob, JJ Playdate, John, Mallory, Uncle Julio's

Friday, after work, I took both Ethan & Emmy to Mallory’s. John was home too and was able to finally meet Ethan. They all played a long great. Ethan and Jacob, Emmy and JJ. Not fights and great deal of sharing. I ordered food from Uncle Julio’s and drinks (duh) and relaxed. After a long while of playing, we headed home. With the kids both asleep, I know it was a good day for them.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Nuestra Casa Bakery Cafe | Pedicure with Mum & Sissy

Saturday morning, Sissy came over so that we could get pedicures with Mum. We stopped by Nuestra Casa Bakery Cafe. This place is so tucked in that I would have never stopped by if Sissy didn’t ask to. They have nice pastries like sweet bread and empanadas, among other things. I am going to stop by here again to get more in the future.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Starbucks, Emmy, Tie Dye with Sissy

We stopped by, got Starbucks, and begin tie dying with Emmy. Our hands were all blue since Emmy doused her shirt with so much blue, the pink didn’t show up anymore. Her shirt ended up being pretty good though.

Sissy and I then went and dropped off a lot of stuff to UPS and stopped by Diaso to do some shopping we didn’t need before we got back home where she played with Emmy a bit before leaving.

A few hours later, Brudda and SIL arrived and I was finally child free. This is when I started and finished my Tangle puzzle while listening to music.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Starbucks, Armadillo Escape Room Adventures, Russo Pizza, Camel Up, Hot Pot, Sparklers

Sunday morning started off with SIL picking up Starbucks before everyone showed up at our house. Sissy, BIL, Gordon, Timothy, and Sarah joined Brudda, SIL and I to Armadillo Escape Room Adventures. We won, but we did get a lot of hints we didn’t ask for. We assume because we were on Novice.

Afterwards, we picked up Emmy and pizza from Russo’s and headed over to Katie’s house so that we could hang out with Joanna, Kiran, Jasmine, Katrina, Jacky as well. We ate pizza and played board games. Then we headed home for dinner of hot pot before heading back for sparklers. These sparklers were from Joanna & Kiran’s wedding YEARS ago. But they still worked and the kids had a lot of fun.

Everyone leaves tomorrow which means relaxation at it’s finest.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Coffee and Tea, Fast Food, Houston, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Pizza, Seafood, Sightseeing, Texas, Venezuelan

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Rachel & Simon Wedding

June 27, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Emmy, Ethan, Rizzo

Ethan and Emmy are back in town. They’ve been nonstop screaming their heads off — and crying. Work has been harder with them since they’re so much more vocal but overall, not too horrible.

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Lakehouse Puzzle

Not too horrible because at nighttime, I throw them to June & Mum so that I could relax with my puzzle. Sadly my Lake House puzzle is missing a piece right out of the box. I submitted a form, hoping they can fix my missing piece. Fingers crossed. I’m currently working on another one. 1/3 completed so far. Yay!

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Evin | Starbucks

Super early Friday, I met up with Evin for coffee at Starbucks. It’s been way over a year and a half so it was time to meet up and catch up in person. One hour passed by so easily before we had to bid our farewell.

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Thaicoon and Tea Top with Mum & June

June was off so we went and picked up Mum from work and went to Thaicoon, our new favourite Thai place, for lunch. And picked up a few Tea Tops for her to take back to work. It was nice to get away on a week day with just us gals. I wish Sissy lived or worked closer so we could do the same sometimes.

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Ethan & Jacob Playdate | Mallory & Mellie Dee

Later that afternoon, I took Ethan to Mallory’s so that he could play with Jacob. Emmy wasn’t allowed to since she was being bad all week. Hoping she learns from it and so far, it seems she has.

Ethan mostly ate the whole time he was there and was okay with Mallory holding him for a split second before a small whine came out. We went over to Ashley’s since JJ was playing with them and scored some free ice creams. I think he did a good job meeting new people and at the end, Jacob was chasing after him and they were laughing.

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Rachel & Simon Wedding

Saturday, I went to Rachel & Simon’s wedding early since Michelle had asked if I could help take care of her kids. Sadly, Claire was sick and Jack is VERY attached to momma so there wasn’t much I needed to do. I felt special sitting with the family and being able to have a little Rachel time during the reception. They are so cute! And she looked like Anne Hathaway with her long hair!

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Rachel & Simon Wedding | Food

After the ceremony, I drove Michelle’s car with Aunt Jennifer to pick up with Claire and their PawPaw from the house. We were worried the food would be all gone since it was a three stationed buffet. Luckily cocktail hour was for an hour plus so we made it JUST in time!

I hung out mostly with Amanda at the beginning and we went to all the stations together. Southern Comforts Station (chicken & waffle quarter, deviled eggs & bacon, baked mac & cheese), Dim Sum Station (shrimp shumai, pork dumpling, char siu bun all served with siracha and honey soy sauce), Carving Station (penne pasta alfredo, beef sirloin served with Argentinean Chimichurri, creamy horseradish and red wine au jus, specialty roll with butter).

Our favourite was obviously the carving station. Amanda helped me get a second plate because I was too scared to. The sirloin with the chimichurri hit the spot. Chimichurri sauce is on my list of things to make.

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Rachel & Simon Wedding | Photobooths & Selfies

I was afraid I wouldn’t get any Michelle or Rachel time but was super happy I was once we put the kids in the car for their Aunts and Uncle to take them back to the house. We were able to take pictures, make jokes, and just have chill time. It was nice to see everyone again.

Please look at Michelle’s date since Matt was stuck at work. Haha Too funny. I cannot wait to visit her in three weeks!

2021 | Week 67 of Quarantine | Gyu Kaku with Mum & Emmy

Today, I took Mum and Emmy to Target and then Emmy got hungry so we stopped at Gyu Kaku. I’ve always wanted to take Mum here and it was a perfect opportunity. We finished all the foods and Emmy did a GREAT job. She ate SO much! She had fun popping the edamame into her mouth. With her kids meal, she made a fortune teller and was able to find the hidden cow so that she could get a free s’mores. She had fun.

It’s been a long week but a great one with wonderful memories.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Coffee and Tea, Houston, Japanese, Katy, Texas, Thai, Weddings

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco Family Trip

June 20, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Local Table | Katy, Texas | Beth

Wednesday, I had plans to get dinner with Mallory and Beth at Local Table. Sadly, Mallory couldn’t go since Jacob ended up not feeling well.

First time Beth and I hung out alone together and I very much enjoyed our conversation while enjoying delicious foods. We both shared things to one another we never really opened up to many people about so it was nice being vulnerable together.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Nitelight Donuts and Coffee

Friday morning the whole family started our drives to Waco. We stopped to get McDonald’s breakfast and once we arrived to Waco we picked up some cronuts from Nightlight. They were even good after being in the fridge a day plus later!

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Airbnb

Our view of the backyard. And all the free drinks the last group left over. Saved us a bit of money not needing to buy much.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Mac House

My car went to HEB and picked up some weekend goods while Brudda’s car went and picked up lunch from Mac House. Their menu is very limited and doesn’t taste as good by the time we were back at the Airbnb to eat.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Emmy, Ethan, Rizzo, Bruno, Kato

After eating we all jumped into the pool and had a blast racing. We put each kid in a float while Sissy and I rickshaw raced from one end of the pool to the other. Winner was obviously me every time with Emmy in my rickshaw.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Moroso Wood Fire Pizzeria

After swimming Sissy and I went to Target then picked up food from Moroso. Pizza and risotto. Their risotto was bomb but everything else was just okay. This place was popping though when we picked up our food so must be one of the better food places.

We enjoyed ice creams and mochi ice creams we picked up from Target then all headed to bed.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Magnolia

Saturday morning we left and headed to the Magnolia Silos and Market. We walked around mostly because we were waiting for our table at Magnolia Table.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Emmy & Mellie Dee | Magnolia Table

While we waited for our food I brought out the glow in the dark tattoos and Emmy chose everyone’s. Something to keep her entertained.

The food came but nothing to special to write home about. Mostly busy due to Chip and Joanna Gaines being famous else, I douby it’d be a hyped up place. Also our food was super cold but our server was perfect!

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Kindle, Watermelon Margarita, Blasian Asian, Marvel Card Game

Back to the house where I enjoyed some fine reading and swims with everyone. I went with SIL to pick up dinner from Blasian Asian whole Sissy made watermelon margaritas. Since a lot of people had leftovers we didn’t order as much food. Yay for cleaning out the fridge!

Sissy, BIL, Brudda and I played a few rounds of Marvel card game before calling it a night. But at 3am I got a phone call from our security system that our alarm went off. And my car decided to leave early but no worries. All is good!

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Sushihana

Getting back early meant a lot of relaxing time. I went grocery shopping with Mum and June and we ordered different foods from different places. The sashimi hit the spot.

It was a nice trip where our family was finally able to be together in the same house for the weekend and I won’t take it for granted.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Bakery, Italian, Japanese, Pizza, Sightseeing, Texas, Waco

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine

June 6, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine | Ethan & Mellie Dee Matching Rockets Shirts

Memorial Monday equaled Ethan and I accidentally both wearing Rockets shirts. We took some impromptu selfies together while he chowed down on some sauceless/brothless macaroni.

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine | 8th Wonder | Houston, Texas | Friends Reunion | Sissy, BIL, June, Sarah, Jacky, Timothy

June and I picked up Timothy and headed over to Sissy and BIL’s house where we then walked to 8th Wonder and met up with Sarah and Jacky. We drank some beers, picked up Rodeo Goat and ate that at the brewery as well before heading back to Sissy and BIL’s house to watch the Friends Reunion.

It was nice getting to do it with them and remember all the memories with it.

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine | Ethan, Mellie Dee, Rizzo

The rest of the week was filled with Ethan screams and Rizzo cuddles. Ethan left with Dad Friday morning and the house has been super quiet. Two weeks until I get to see him again. Which means another round of stranger danger until he feels safe with me again. Sigh.

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine | Sushihana Door Dash | Mellie Dee & Ethan | Dad's Birthday

We celebrated Dad’s birthday on Thursday, the actual day before they left. Ordered him Sushihana and blew out the candles of cheesecake and mousse cake. Ethan didn’t like his dinner but was all for cheesecake. Silly.

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine | Whiskey Cake | Katy, Texas | Mallory, Beth

Later that night, I met up with Mallory and Beth along with their friend Michelle at Whiskey Cake. I had a whiskey flight which was much better than I thought. Their devil eggs and chef’s board was a hit. I would say the brussels and grits were subpar though. Great conversations and great company.

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine | Cruella, Jacob, Snow Cones

Friday, after work, I went over to Mallory’s to do my laundry since our washer broke and will take a while for a new one to arrive. We tried to start Cruella while Jacob high fived us. We didn’t get far but I did chow down on the free salad that she gave me since I hadn’t eaten all day. We went and got Snow Cones with Beth before heading over to pick up JJ from her mum’s. I got to see her parents and her grandparents, aunt, and cousin. It’s been a long time so it was great to see their faces and catch up.

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine | Farmers Market & Tahicoon | Katy, Texas

Saturday, Mum, June, and I went to the Katy’s Farmers Market. Not a lot of vendors but it was still fun to check stuff out. We then had lunch at Thaicoon. Highly recommend. Great big portions and delicious.

We went to Costco after and I finally got my Melona Ice Cream that I’ve been craving after trying it at Gordon’s and Patsy’s. YUM!

We watched Cruella and I highly recommend it. So much twist and turns. Great acting from everyone. It’s been a while since something surprised me.

2021 | Week 64 of Quarantine | Frankenstein | Cooking Date Chicken Spaghetti and Roasted Asparagus

Today, I drove over to Frankenstein’s and we looked at cookbooks he had, deciding on Chicken Spaghetti. We went to HEB to pick up the ingredients then went back and made it. He says it’s kind of like what he grew up eating, plus or minus a few ingredients. I’ve been craving pasta so it hit the spot. And for anyone that knows me, knows I need to have a little more greens so he agreed and roasted me asparagus. We watched an episode of Money Explained (Student Loans) and it resonated a bit so we were able to talk about it. Then he showed me and explained to me about South Padre’s SpaceX which was pretty interesting.

I’m ready for my four day work week.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: American, Breweries, Dessert, Houston, Ice Cream, Italian, Sandwiches and Burgers, Sushi, Texas, Thai

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