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2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Birthdays & San Antonio

May 16, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Nails & Hair

Started off the week doing my own nails and curing my hair. I’ve realized my SUPER long hair looks great curled.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Pearl & Vine | Katy, Texas | Birthday Dinner | Mallory, Beth, Mellie Dee

Tuesday, I met up with Mallory & Beth and Pearl and Vine for my early birthday celebration. We pretty much ordered the entire menu. Everything tasted pretty great. It was a bit on the louder side so it was hard to hear but other than that all was well. We enjoyed some drinks and had a great time talking about nothing. There were no screaming kids around as well so I hope the mamas had a great relaxing night.

Side note. The pink martini was actually clear. Mallory ordered it because we though a blue martini would be blue. Instead it was clear and named blue martini because it uses an olive stuffed with blue cheese.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Massage Heights | Birthday

Thursday, for my birthday, I finally used the Massage Heights gift cards my siblings and significant others got me back in 2019. It had enough for a one and a half hour massage and one hour facial. I had a grand time and wished I had a nice robe like theirs. There was a small part of me that wanted to steal it!

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Tiffs Treats, Starbucks, Los Balitos, Ginger Thai, Ice Cream Cake, Pokemon Puzzle | Birthday

I went and got my free Starbucks drink and some tacos from Los Balitos before heading home. Patricia got me Tiff Treats delivery so I gobbled some up. We ordered from Ginger Thai for dinner and enjoyed some Ice cream sandwiches as cake. Then I finished my Pokemon puzzle.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Shine on Heights | Houston, Texas | Haircut & Partial Balayage

Friday, I had a hair cut and decided on partial balayage. I’m still unknown on how I feel about the colour. It’s more red than I hoped and also, feel like he did a full than a partial. I’ve washed it out once and noticed some is turning more red than the purple we had hoped for. Yikes. I don’t hate it but … it’s more than I had asked for.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Frankenstein | Health & Medical Museum, Science Museum } Body Worlds & The Cycle of Life | Birthday

I was a little nervous meeting up with Frankenstein since I hadn’t told him I was getting all that craziness but he was supportive and said he liked it. Not sure if it’s true, but being supportive is all that matters.

We met up at the Health and Medical museum because I really wanted to see the Body Worlds and The Cycle of Life exhibit. Sadly, it wasn’t it but we did have a lot of fun in there. We then walked around the gardens and into the Science Museum to see what I had wanted to see. It was very eye opening and I’m thankful for those that donated themselves for science. It was also nice to listen to Frankenstein answer my questions.

We also walked around the Gem exhibits and we pretty much made fun of stuff and ooooed and aaaahed over others.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Frankenstein | Lucille's | Houston, Texas | Birthday

We then stood outside my car with our indecisive selves trying to find a place to eat. We ended up at Lucille’s where we got old fashions, Brussel Sprouts, Oxtails, and Fried Chicken. Everything was delicious and I made a mess cleaning the bones. Thankful that Frankenstein was willing to lose sleep to spend time with me before I was gone for a week.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Cookie the Maltipoo, Pedicture, Summer Moon Coffee

Saturday morning, I started my drive, Starbucks in hand, to San Antonio. When I got there, I was able to meet Emily and Cookie. Then a pedicure and Summer Moon for coffee. We went to HEB to grab groceries before heading back to the house.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Dinner & Patricia's

Amy was so sweet in giving me a birthday present. I was able to use my Happy Birthday wine glass from her and I felt FANCY.

I made guacamole with instructions from Jakob. The rest was made by Patricia. Jakob also got us cookies from Crumbl.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Andy, Amy, Mellie Dee, Jakob, Patricia, Travis

It was a great night catching up with everyone. We had at least 5 different conversations going at the same time. Many interruptions, questions, interrogations. It was a lot and not enough at the same time. We did photoshoots and Andy tried to get everyone with that ugly filter. We sang, we joked, we threw down shade.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Patricia & Mellie Dee | Brunch & Smashin Crab

This morning, Andy, Amy, and Ana came over for brunch. We ate and talked mostly about boys and dating life. They left and I relaxed and watched “Those Who Wish Me Dead” with Patricia. She was nice enough to go to Smashin Crab with me before we headed to HEB to buy groceries for tomorrow’s dinner.

It’s been a whirlwind of a Birthday week and I feel so thankful for everyone.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: American, Coffee and Tea, Houston, San Antonio, Seafood, Sightseeing, South American, Texas

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Dewberry Farms, Crawfish Boil, & Kemah Boardwalk

May 9, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Frankenstein | La Centerra | Bar Louie

I started off the week by taking off a couple of hours early on Monday. I met up with Frankenstein at La Centerra. We walked around to different shops and ended up at Bar Louie. Drinks and apps before heading home since Emmy had Kumon online. We had gone to a spice and tea shop and I bought some pretty awesome blueberry black tea leaves.

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Mallory & Mellie Dee | Blood Donation | Tacos El Grande

After work Wednesday, Mallory and I donated blood. Her neighborhood was having a blood drive with a Star Wars themed shirt giveaway. She ALWAYS finishes before me no matter what order we go in.

I stopped by Tacos El Grande since it was Cinco de Mayo for some tacos with consume. It wasn’t bad but I think I would like it better if the consume was a little thicker so that it could adhere to the taco better. I know, I know, that’s now how it’s suppose to be, but it’s how I’d prefer it.

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Emmy, JJ, Jacob, Mellie Dee | Mary Jo Peckham Park

Thursday, I took off a couple of hours early again and took Emmy on a playdate with JJ at Mary Jo Peckham park. Emmy walked too close to the edge and ended up having a wet shoe/sock. Luckily she didn’t freak out too much. They liked messing with the ducks so much we had to leave. We went over to Mallory’s where we played on the playset and had popsicles. She met some of JJ’s friends and wouldn’t top talking about it when we got home.

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Dewberry Farms | Mallory, Beth, JJ, Jacob, Connor, Mellie Dee

Friday, I took Emmy to Dewberry Farms. We met up with Mallory, JJ, Jacob, Beth and Connor. We did SO many activities that I was pooped. I cannot wait for Connor to be more grown so that they could all play together and maybe I’ll bring Ethan as well in the future.

It was sad since it was the last time they’d see each other since Emmy was leaving. Their conversation was the cutest. It went something along the lines of:

Emmy: I have to go back to Dallas.
JJ: Why do you live so far?
Emmy: We need to move closer
JJ: Next time I see you I’m going to slap it (slime Mallory bought) on your face.
Emmy: OK! Hold my hand.
JJ: Come back soon.

And then they proceeded to be sad. They hugged goodbye and did a group hug with Mallory at the end. It was the cutest. Mallory, Beth and I all got matching Dewberry Farm shirts as well. Can’t wait to be matchy matchy with them!

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Emmy | Petland | Freddy's

After we got home, Emmy took a nap and Brudda, SIL, and Jenny arrived from Dallas. We went to Hobby Lobby and got some Freddy’s. We stopped by Petland as well and played with THE cutest goldendoodle. He kept eating Emmy’s dress and although it’s bad, it was the cutest!

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Katrina's Birthday

Saturday, we stopped by Grandma’s to wish her a Happy Mother’s Day, then headed over to Katrina’s birthday party. It was a small party but it was nice to be in a house full of family again.

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Mellie Dee, Emmy, Ethan, Crawfish | Mother's Day & Birthday

Parents got us 2 GIANT bags of crawfish. There were A LOT of leftovers. This is the first time our family were all in the same house eating together at the same table. It’s also the first time in a long time that everyone chipped in to help. I’ve mastered the Viet Cajun sauce and am estatic that everyone loved it. I think it’s too salty so there’s still tweaking but overall, it was a BIG hit. BIL even took some home!

I’ve always wanted a cute cake to celebrate my birthday so I was very happy to see a unicorn ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins. Definitely not the norm and it made Emmy and I VERY happy. Glad to have everyone together with me. I am blessed.

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Jenny & Mellie Dee

Jenny and I don’t have much one on one time together since we graduated so it was nice that she came and stayed a few days and even celebrated my birthday with me. We were able to catch up and we did some bachelorette planning with SIL.

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Ethan, Emmy, Mellie Dee, Rizzo

Ethan and Emmy left this morning. I’m sad. The house is so quiet but they’ll be back in June! Rizzo hasn’t had much sleep since they’ve came so he’s been sleeping A LOT. He’s knocked out as I’m typing this.

2021 | Week 60 of Quarantine | Frankenstein | Mellie Dee | Kemah Boardwalk

After they left, I grabbed Starbucks and met up with Frankenstein. We went to Kemah Boardwalk – such perfect weather. We walked to various stores and we played some arcade games again. We got matching bracelets. The two coins were worth 10 tickets but we (I) decided to keep them because memories.

It rained for a little bit but we made shelter inside the Aquarium where we went to feed the stingrays. We both chickened out after one and gave the rest to the kids next to us. We just petted one instead and called it a day. We then had a late lunch at Bakkhus, a Greek restaurant. Their lamb shank and grits were freaking amazing. I wouldn’t mind going back for that. Then we walked around the lighthouse area before heading back and calling it a day.

It’s been a very eventful week and weekend. I’m tired but the memories will stay with me forever and totally worth it.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Bars and Pubs, Fast Food, Greek, Katy, Kemah, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Sightseeing, Texas

2021 | Week 59 of Quarantine

May 2, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 59 of Quarantine | Last Week's Chore Chart | Emmy

I was sick that I couldn’t do stickers and give Emmy her surprise so I had to do it Monday morning.

2021 | Week 59 of Quarantine | Hot Pot, Congee, Poblanos, Shipley's

i ordered Poblanos for lunch Monday and Mum made congee for me that night. I had to take two days of sick days but they were worth it. I wasn’t able to move much. Luckily it wasn’t covid!

Timothy brought over some donuts and we had hot pot Saturday night.

2021 | Week 59 of Quarantine | Rainy and CT Scan

Wednesday, I took Mum to her last eye appointment for her cataract surgery. Things are good there.

I took Dad to his CT scan Friday. Super quick and was able to go back to work asap.

The rainy day picture makes me happy.

2021 | Week 59 of Quarantine | Emmy & JJ Playdate

I worked so much Friday that I had plans to go to Mallory’s so that Emmy could play with JJ. I felt bad. Mallory took care of her while I worked until 6:30 pm. Almost three hours! Thanks, Mallory!

It seemed all went well and everyone had fun. Mallor, Beth and I had some sparkly wine while John and Scott talked.

Emmy and I left and visited Jasmine and Katrina for a bit before heading home. Emmy was so tired but loved that she had a lot of play time with everyone.

2021 | Week 59 of Quarantine | Emmy, Ethan, Jasmine, Katrina, Rizzo

There were other days that Katrina and Jasmine came over to play. Those were Emmy’s favourite days.

I like the picture where both kids are looking at me. Ethan looks like he’s mean mugging hard but if you look closely, he’s gripping that Elsa doll real well.

2021 | Week 59 of Quarantine | Wild Thing TShirt Making

i made some tshirts for the little ones for Katrina’s birthday party coming up. Joanna wanted them to go off their Chinese zodiac signs. My favourite is the chicken and the pigs.

2021 | Week 59 of Quarantine | Emmy Chore Chart

Emmy has been KILLING it all week on her chore chart. She’s even been doing her eye drops various times a day. So proud of her!!

One more week until they all go home. I’m not sure if I’m happy or sad.

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | US Golf & Games, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Loch Bar | Houston, Texas

April 25, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy & Rizzo Walks, Mellie Dee

We did some swell walks with Rizzo and Emmy. There were some days that weren’t good for walking but overall I think it went well. I put Emmy’s hair in a crazy bun like my own and she’s in love with it. Everyone says she looks great with it too.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | US Golf & Games | Frankenstein

Thursday night I met up with Frankenstein at US Golf & Games at eight. The place is in a not so great area but we made due with what they offered. We played basketball, putt putt, skeeball, and various arcade games like Mrs. Pac Man and Jurassic Park shooting. We also tried doing baseball but it was too slow and practically at our dollar.

Speaking of baseball, I went and tripped over a few bats as we were leaving. Yep, this is me, y’all!

We had given our tickets to the little boy next to us but when it started clearing out we kept our tickets and I went and got a duckie and snake. I said it was for Emmy, but it isn’t. The guy at the counter let Frankenstein get the same even though we didn’t have enough tickets. I wonder what he did with his toys.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy, JJ, Jacob, John | Sparkle Wine

Friday, I ended up working and then took Emmy to play at JJ’s. The first picture kills me because she literally sat there waiting for me to get off work so we could go.

All smiles, so much fun was had. Mallory and I had some wine that sparkles rose gold which was pretty cool.

JJ showed her his pokemon card collection as well as his new playground set. Emmy wasn’t a big fan of bugs and I’m certain JJ only remembers her wailing about them as he “killer” them for her.

Over 3 hours later we had to leave. The cutest thing happened. JJ went over to Mallory and said something along the lines of, Emmy is leaving and I’m sad. It’s crazy how they weren’t playing together in the beginning but ended up they were both sad to say goodbye.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy | Hobby Lobby, Whole Foods, World Market

Saturday morning, to get out of the house, I took Emmy to Hobby Lobby, Whole Foods and World Market. She was hungry but she LOVED shopping and asked if we could go to one more store. This girl is crazy.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy | Cornelius Nursery, Target, Zero Degrees

After dinner Emmy, Mum, June and I went to Cornelius Nursery and Target. Mum and June went to Fiesta while Emmy and I went and got drinks at Zero Degrees.

She ended up drinking pretty much all the pink and purple drinks. She said we had to share which is true but she hasn’t learned to not take all of everything. Slow and steady … She’ll get there.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Automatic Hair Curler

There was a sale for an automatic hair curler and I snagged one. I was tired after doing a few strands since my hair is so long but this morning I went and did my whole hair for testing purposes and it’s worth it. I just need to cut my hair though so it’ll finish quicker.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Frankenstein

I met Frankenstein at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center at noon. We walked for over three hours until I had to call it a day on walking. I went and got us palletas: watermelon for me and a passion fruit mango, I believe for him. So perfect due to the hotness.

I had my own water bottle and he kept it in his backpack with his water. I didn’t find out until I finished my water bottle that he had one for me too! I’m over here conserving my own when I could have drank so much more. We walked around their Nature Center as well and then decided on a whim to get drinks and snacks.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Loch Bar | Houston, Texas | Frankenstein

We ended up at the Loch Bar .. the fancy area, Rover Oaks. We were both in workout gear so I felt a little awkward but we both ended up getting two old fashioned each and shared the pork belly and mussels appetizers. We talked about so many random things and by the time I looked at my watch, it was flashing six pm. We bid farewell and I headed home.

I went home to an Emmy asking why I was gone so long. Sadly after my shower I started getting chills and now I’m just hot all over. Definitely red from the sun. He had sunscreen in his backpack too. I should have reapplied. Hoping I’ll feel better tomorrow.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy, Ethan, Rizzo, Rocky, Mellie Dee

So much Emmy and Ethan time was had this week. I’m hoping work won’t go over too late again so I have even more time with them. I will say Ethan is not a fan of my curled hair and would scream. So weird. He probably thinks I’m someone else.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Bars and Pubs, Houston, Seafood, Sightseeing, Texas

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

April 18, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Samsung Galaxy S21

I finally splurged and got myself a new phone! It’s the cheapest S21 out there but I’m loving the smallness already. Nothing new but the selfie camera is dang clear. Technology just keeps getting better and better!

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Emmy - Hatched Chick

Took a couple of days for Emmy’s egg to hatch! I would like a refund. The chick looks NOTHING like the picture. She named it after herself. So silly.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Yin Yueng, Flaming Cheetos Mac & Cheese, Snowcrabs Seafood, Veggie Plate

Some goodies I’ve had this week that are worth mentioning.

My yin yuern — it’s hard to find this exact brand so I’ve been having BIG cups worth. I’ve also been craving a lot of raw vegetables.

Flaming hot cheetos mac & cheese is actually not so bad. But the red makes me a little worrisome.

Snow crabs, octopus, and surf clams dipped in Yummy Seafood’s seafood boil sauce. This has been the cheapest way of getting my seafood boils in. Buy the sauce and prep the seafood by myself..

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Emmy, Ethan, Mellie Dee

I’ve taken Emmy out a few times to walk Rizzo but a few times, the weather was not cooperative. We sat outside watching the rain in the backyard though.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Emmy | Starbucks, Hobby Lobby, Canes, Rizzo

I took Thursday off so I took Emmy with me to run errands. We dropped off a package, got Starbucks (Dragon Drink makes the coconut milk SO pink!), Hobby Lobby to buy shirts, and Cane’s. She had a LOT of fun and slept a great bunch afterward. When I got home from going out, we walked Rizzo.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt now open at The Lyndon in San Marcos | Community  Impact Newspaper
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I was able to sneak off to meet up with Frankenstein during her nap at Menchie’s. I haven’t had frozen yogurt in a long time so I was excited! We sat and talked for two and a half hours before I had to head home to help Emmy with Kumon and to walk Rizzo.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Mexican Candy and Jerky from Ricardo

Emmy and I had also stopped at my work parking lot to meet up with Patrick for a package from Ricardo. Jose was coming down to visit his family so Ricardo gave the package to him, who gave it to Patrick to give to me. I didn’t know how much was really in the box until I laid it all out. I am still hesitant to try the candies but I will report that this type of beef jerky is the best I’ve ever had. It’s crunch, hard and super thin. SO good.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Emmy | IHop

June and I were off on Friday so we helped Dad out housework before we left and hung out at Target for a bit. Then we went and had lunch at IHop. Their menu is now one time use. The menu is smaller and they even have potato pancakes. Those were bomb.

Emmy and I made our Disney t-shirts and I made one for June as well with a different design. I did accidentally put June’s design on mine so I had to run to Hobby Lobby Saturday morning to buy another shirt for myself so I can put on my Disney On Ice one as well. Now I have matching shirts with both June and Emmy.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Crown Seafood Restaurant with Frankenstein

I had lunch with Frankenstein at Crown Seafood. I over ordered (it’s a given) but I had been craving dim sum for a LONG time. We had a good two and a half hour conversation before I had to go.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Mani Pedi with Mallory and Beth

I went to Mallory’s, changed, then we met Beth at Capri’s for a mani pedi. I hung out at Mallory’s for a bit before leaving. It was nice to get away from the kids. Now I know how parents feel.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Emmy & Bruno | Harry's and Games with Sissy and BIL

This morning, when Emmy woke up, we got ready and headed over to Harry’s Restaurant to have breakfast with Sissy and BIL.

Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS. My favourite were their fries. I know that me saying that makes it sound like their food sucks but the seasoning they use on the fries was freaking amazing. I already want to go back. I love that they have a covered patio.

We went back to Sissy and BIL’s for games. They mostly played and I tried to relax and figure out tickets/parking for Disney On Ice. Emmy and I changed into our matching t-shirts and had a photoshoot in front of the fireplace. Bruno wanted in on the action.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party | Emmy, JJ, Mallory

We met Mallory and JJ at NRG stadium. We walked around and got our and went into our seats.

The kids loved the light up wands Mallory got off of Amazon for $5 each. Tips to everyone that’s going to go:

  • You can bring your own light up wands and glow sticks.
  • Since we had kids, we brought in snacks and drinks.
  • Only kids can dress up in costume. We thought that meant, adults couldn’t have mouse ears but that didn’t seem to be the case. Bring your ears!
  • They said it’d be cold but we didn’t wear our jackets. Emmy just had her thin jacket on. It was colder outside than inside but bring something just in case. You never know!
  • We got there an hour early before the show started. This helped us not have to stand in long lines.
2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party

They had so many characters there! I kept being amazed at how they’re able to skate with their costumes. Some were even up in the air spinning around. It’s all so crazy but all so cool.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party | Emmy, JJ, Mallory, Mellie Dee

We had taken group pictures with Ariel. Worth the money since we get a digital copy too. She had so much fun she passed out holding her wand on the way home.

2021 | Week 57 of Quarantine | Emmy's Chore Chart

We ended the day with the chore chart and for doing so well she got a surprise. She can’t play with it until tomorrow since it’s bed time but she’s excited.

It’s been a VERY eventful week. I am SO pooped and excited to go to bed soon. Hope the little girl feels the same!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Dessert, Greek, Houston, Ice Cream, Sightseeing, Texas

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