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Homemade Pizzas

October 11, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Someone from work apparently dented my car door today. My heart. 🙁 Hopefully it’ll pop back out or I’ll pour hot water in hopes it’ll pop out. I hate people.

Bought a late lunch from Los Balitos. The Texas Burrito with their homemade Arizona hot sauce hits the spot. Then I had a food coma and took a nap.

I drove to Priscilla for a hangout. It’s a been a long while. She decided to make homemade pizzas and even went to the store for more crusts since she accidentally got a thick crust of one.

My pizza came out perfect. I don’t care for pizza but I won’t lie, it was delicious. And the wine I brought over went well.

We’re currently watching the new Aladdin and it’s good so far!

2019 Houston Astros American League Division Series Winners

October 10, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Meetings after meetings. I’m still behind on work due to the vacation but luckily no one will really be in tomorrow so I have all day to do my thing.

I skipped mentoring since yesterday night we made a spontaneous decision to go to the final for Division Series. I went to Sissy and BIL’s house and was greeted by spaghetti for dinner. It doesn’t look like anything but there was faux ground meat and vegetables hidden on the bottom. Yum!

2019 | Astros | American League Division Series Winners | Ticket

We walked to Minute Maid to watch the final to find out who will advance to the Championship Series. We got towels to swing around which the girl in front of us kept hitting us in the face. Ugh. And a guy spilled beer all over us from the back to back home runs.

2019 | Astros | American League Division Series Winners

And we win!! 6-1! It was an unbelievable game. The atmosphere is crazy. I’m pretty sure I’m deaf in one ear. I need to do more spontaneous things because although I was tired, it was worth it!

We walked back and watching recaps while celebrating with a Truly Hard Seltzer. I still like White Claw more since Truly is way sweeter.

Hoping tomorrow will be an easy day!

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4

October 8, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Today was our final day and it wasn’t really a day where we hung out. We woke up, got ready and since Sissy, BIL and I have an earlier flight we left first while the others packed and got ready.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Hash Kitchen | Phoenix, Arizona

We drove back to Phoenix and chose to eat brunch at Hash Kitchen. BIL ordered avocado toast the size of his face times two! They don’t skimp on bread here. Even the monkey bread was way bigger than we had thought! Everything was delicious and the decor made me happy.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Phoenix to Houston

We headed off to the airport, found a magnet for Mum and waited by our gate. Sissy and BIL went and got their free upgrade to board earlier and they saved me a seat.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Phoenix to Houston | Drink Coupon Jack and Coke

I got another free drink ticket and went with a Jack and Coke that was so dang strong. I forced myself to stay awake so that I can sleep tonight by watching a movie downloaded from Netflix. The movie is kind of like a Hallmark movie … unrealistic happy ever after.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Pho Tan An | Houston, Texas

We told ourselves we wouldn’t eat for the rest of the day but we ended up getting pho and the like from Pho Tan An since it was on the way of dropping me off back home and them picking up their pups. I had the eggrolls and saved everything for the rest of the remaining week as lunch prep.

Our trip is over. We had a discussion last night and everyone was happy with how the trip was. Everyone got to do what they wanted except for a couple of things with good reason. No one fought and everyone compromised. We talked about having our next one in the Pacific coast. Maybe hike where there are waterfalls or maybe even Alaska since no one’s been. Cannot wait to see where we’ll be next.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3

October 7, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Today was a day where we all pretty much spent it together. We drove and had a nice breakfast at Tourist Home Cafe & Bakery near our Airbnb. I ordered the Hash Bowl which was terrific. I’ve never cooked with beets before but I just might after this experience. I need to recreate it!

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3 | Fay Canyon | Sedona, Arizona

We then drove to Sedona and started on our hike at Fay Canyon. I was wearing long sleeves everything but I didn’t feel overheated. When I talk about hiking, I talk about this. Simple, pretty flat, rocks with a pretty view. The pictures really don’t do it justice.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3 | Fay Canyon | Sedona, Arizona | Arch Way

Everything was dandy until we deviated off the path for a tougher, more steep off the road path so that we could get up to the arches. We had to leave SIL under some shade since it was getting too tough for her. But we did it!

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3 | Fay Canyon | Sedona, Arizona | Top of Arch View

The view is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. The breeze was so rewarding. Getting pricked by cactus was worth it.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3 | Fay Canyon | Sedona, Arizona | End of Maintained Trail

The way down was hell. I thought I was going to fall a few times but we survived and finished off the trail. I didn’t finish the other hike up since my knee was killing me but we all survived and made it back to the car.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3 | Art of Wine | Sedona, Arizona

We went to The Art of Wine for a sip. I opted out of drinking since I was driving back. I shared a grapefruit fizzy type drink instead and we ordered a couple hummus for the table.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3 | Wildflower Bread Company | Sedona, Arizona

They didn’t have any cheese and meat boards because they apparently ran out so we went to Wildflower Bread Company for some soup and bread.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3 | View | Sedona, Arizona

We walked back to our car and saw this amazing view. I am still mesmerized that nature made this and am thankful I got to witness it.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 3 | Josephine's | Flagstaff, Arizona

We all drove back to the Airbnb, showered and got ready. We decided to dress up a little for our last night together. We ended up at Josephine’s and it was a great pick. Because we have a bigger party we were seated on the upper floor and We’re able to hear each other talk. Everything tasted fantastic to where we decided to get dessert too. Highly recommended.

Tomorrow we head back to the real world. I’m not ready.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 2

October 6, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Part of our group headed off to a day of driving, picture taking, and views while the other half stayed in Flagstaff for a small hike, sports games, museums, and breweries.

Our group went to McDonald’s for breakfast. It took a while since the guy working the register didn’t know how to add a coupon. In the end we got our food, stuffed our faces and headed out. I was able to get some shut eye during the drive which was nice.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Upper Antelope Canyon | Page, Arizona

We got to Antelope Canyon. We decided to do the Upper Canyon which is longer but with better views. I finally got to ride a bummer! Even though the wind was strong I enjoyed it. They were selling things in the waiting area which was nice. Brudda and SIL didn’t go due to the bumpy rides so they dropped Joanna, Sarah, Timothy and I for the fun.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Upper Antelope Canyon | Page, Arizona | Formations

One of my favourite pictures I took on my camera. My heart is so happy.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Upper Antelope Canyon | Page, Arizona | Shark, Eye, Microsoft Screensaver

We got some pictures that the tour guide pointed out. A shark, an eye and one of Microsoft’s famous screensaver.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Upper Antelope Canyon | Page, Arizona | Waves, Bear, Hearts, Dragon

The other shots are waves, a bear, a heart, and a dragon.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Bird House | Page, Arizona

We got picked up and went to lunch to Bird House. Their fried chicken is actually pretty great. Stick to the spicy and honey butter. Their seasoned fries are some of the best I’ve ever had.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Glenn Canyon Dam | Page, Arizona

We went to Glenn Canyon Dam for a hike but since it cost $30 dollars to park and three hours to hike, we opted out and took middle of the road pictures instead since we were on a time constraint.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Horseshoe Bend | Page, Arizona | Mellie Dee

We made it to Horseshoe Bend and I lived on the wild side and sat on the edge. Everyone kept freaking out but I survived. I wanted feet dangling and got it.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Horseshoe Bend | Page, Arizona

We waited for the sun to set and got this amazing picture. My heart is so happy that I got to view this with my eyes.

2019 Cousin's Trip | Day 2 | Oregano's | Flagstaff, Arizona

We drove back to Flagstaff and Sissy, BIL, and Kiran brought back dinner from Oregano’s. We are all stuffed and now sitting and talking about our days and more.

Night, all!