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2022 July | Dig World, Frankenstein Meets the Family, Reunions, Astros, Planes, More Chemo & Embroidery

July 31, 2022 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

20220701 | Postino's Lunch | Katy, Texas | Anna & Aria

July 1, 2022

Went to Postino’s with Anna and her daughter Ari. We ordered practically everything on the menu and had so much fun talking about everything and nothing at all. I loved the food and know what I want next time I go. They accompanied me to Trader’s Joe because I wanted to buy some soup dumplings. I found out I’m one of Ari’s favourite people which is nice to know since she is a teen and they tend to not like anyone.

20220701 | Bucees & The Oaks for Dinner | Mum, Emmy, Ethan

I promised Emmy and Ethan I’d take them out so Mum joined and we went to Buccees to walk around and then ate dinner at The Oaks. The kids loved it and ran around everywhere afterward.

20220701 | Emmy, Ethan, Mellie Dee | Clay Painting & Light Up Balloons

I blew up light up balloons and they painted magnets. Sadly Emmy accidentally broke Ethan’s a few days later. Good thing he’s still young and does not even remember he made this or that it’s missing.

20220702 | Dig World | Katy, Texas | Emmy, Ethan, Mum, Mellie Dee, Michelle

July 2, 2022

Michelle and I made plans to take the kids to Dig World. SO SO COOL! I made Mum go with me since I couldn’t do both kids knowing how the rides were. Michelle brought along her parents as well.

Michelle and I didn’t get to spend as much time as we wanted but it was nice to see her and the kids outside of the house.

Overall it was a super fun experience but super hot one. We went and got Bonchon afterwards and the kids were SO thirsty and SO hungry that they ate the mostest. Then they passed out in the car when we were driving back home, stopping for some fireworks.

20220702 | Science Projects | Emmy & Ethan

I thought the kids would be tired when they got home. LIES. Once they were woken up from their car ride, they were running around like crazies.

I opened a science kit and we did some experiments. They loved it so much that they kept asking to do more and always point to the box when I open the “special” closet.

20220703 | Frankenstein Meets Parents, Emmy & Ethan | Hot Pot, Fourth of July Fireworks, HMart & Yan Tea | Sissy & BIL

July 3, 2022

The day started out with me tearing up as I did Emmy’s hair because I realized I probably won’t ever have my own kids. I’ve accepted it but it’s moments like these that makes me sad but blessed to have moments like these.

I then dropped Mum off at H-Mart while I took the kids next door to get smoothies, popcorn chicken and play games while we waited. They were complimented so many times on how well behaved they were.

Sissy & BIL came over to celebrate Fourth of July early. We played a new game where you use water to stick some foam stuff together to make things. This is also when Frankenstein met my family and this man went above and beyond, showing up with beers, flowers, Fourth of July cookies and chocolate covered pretzels.

We had hot pot for dinner, played games like Mister Murder (Emmy loved finding the murderer — eek) and did some fireworks. I loved seeing how he interacts with the kids. This was also the first time Rizzo did NOT bark at someone. Must be a sign … maybe? hahaha … maybe not. Overall, I think it went well.

20220705 | Emmy, Ethan, Mellie Dee

July 5, 2022

Towards the end of the work day they came upstairs and requested I sing and play guitar. After work we did bubbles, walked the dog, and did some arts and crafts. She loved the string heart and kept telling her Dad she wanted it in her room during their Facetime call.

20220707 | Ethan & Emmy | Day with Goojei

July 7, 2022

Dad was fine beginning of the day so I had to take care of them while I worked. I was excited I got to make them breakfast with Emmy’s help as Ethan slept. Emmy kept reminding Ethan that she helped make his food. I found activities to keep them busy while I was in calls and mostly kept quiet until I hung up the phone.

20220707 | Emmy & Mellie Dee | Longhorn Steakhouse, House of Pies | Katy, Texas

I took Emmy on a Auntie & Niece date since she was leaving that weekend. We stopped by Mallory’s and Beth’s houses to drop off gifts and headed to Longhorn Steakhouse (blood donation the next day) since someone was generous enough to give me a gift card there.

As we waited she sat and did her kids meal games and it’s so crazy how fast kids learn. She kept playing with it until the food came. And while we are we had conversations about random things.

She wanted to sit next to me when we were done eating and asked to take pictures with me. My heart.

we stopped at House of Pies to pick some up for Brudda and SIL since Brudda wanted some last time but didn’t get to.

20220708 | Inflatable Katy & Cocohodo | Katy, Texas | Emmy & Ethan

July 8, 2022

I went and donated some platelets and whatnot and got some cool gifts. They ran out of the 5 gallon mug so gave me a 1 gallon for now even though I already have one.

When I got back I took the kids to play at Inflatable Katy. No one was around so we literally had the whole place to ourselves. No compliants!

I loved watching how they help one another out especially Emmy with Ethan wanting to go with her but was scared at first.

I took them to Cocohodo for ice cream a d chocolate crepes while I had an iced coffee. Emmy asked why she had to share her food with little brother and that I should buy more. Girl thinks I’m rich!

20220709 | Jacob & Pat | Hong Kong Cafe | Crawfish Cafe | Brudda, SIL, Emmy | Houston, Texas | Mellie Dee

July 9, 2022

Jakob and his friend, Pat, were in town and for the first time in 10 years our schedule finally meshed when he was in Houston!

We had lunch at Hong Kong Cafe. Our nerdy selves talked about database and scripting. Sorry, Pat! It was nice to see him and meet Pat. Jakob has definitely changed a lot in 10 years, positively of course!

I went back home for a nap and then did some concrete step making with Emmy before we got ready for dinner at Crawfish Cafe. Brudda, SIL, and Sammi wanted some. I invited Frankenstein to join since we hadn’t had crawfish together not met Brudda and SIL.

I’m sure he was shocked they paid for our meal so we went and got boba and he paid for everyone. And he even got me gummy bear earrings! They’re currently my favourite pair.

20220712 | Bath Bomb Mickey Mouse Butt

July 12, 2022

I just wanted to share a bath bomb I did with the kids because it’s so funny!

20220713 | Gypsy Poet Pizza | Houston, Texas | Jane, Gerald, Nancy, Terence, Bobo, Gerard and Wife

July 13, 2022

Met up with some old college friends from FSA at The Gypsy Poet for some pizza. It was pretty good. And I was surprised we stayed so long! It was nice catching up with all of them.

20220715 | Mia's Table | Blood Donation | Mellie Dee & Ethan

July 15, 2022

Mum, Dad, Ethan and I went to Mia’s Table for lunch. He was leaving soon so we did a last hurrah with free ice cream!

Then I went and donated blood and got free top that is now my go to all the time because of how thin it is.

20220717 | Ethan & Rizzo Adventures | Science

July 17, 2022

Time with Ethan is so easy. He does need a lot of attention but he is always so easily entetained and happy.

20220720 | Chuck E. Cheese | Ethan, Mellie Dee, JJ, Jacob, Mallory

July 20, 2022

He got to go to Chuck E Cheese to see JJ and Jacob while Mallory and I shared some drinks. I find it funny that he thinks Jacob is JJ.

20220721 | Astros v Yankee | Work Team Building | Frankenstein & Mellie Dee | Pitch 25 | Sissy & BIL

July 21, 2022

The team I was assisting at work had a team away day at an Astros game. Frankenstein decided to get his own ticket that day since he was off so he came and walked with me from Sissy’s house. His seat was on the other side of where I was though.

I opted for the nachos and a beer using work money and it was nice meeting so many new people!

Frankenstein and I met back up a d walked back to Sissy’s where we hung out with BIL until she got off work. We went to Pitch 25 for some munchies and watched the second Astros game before we all parted ways.

20220722 | Mellie Dee | Shine on Heights Salon | Rizzo | Hong Kong Package

July 22, 2022

A new haircut and dye job. The hair was still super long but so far, I’m liking this lady!

I got a package from across the pond. Hong Kong Milk Tea. We couldn’t find any here and it’s my favourite instant drink! So excited. I still have SO much.

20220723 | The Artsy Soul & OG Tea | Ethan, Sissy

July 23, 2022

Sissy and I took Ethan ceramic painting. Ethan did a truck, Sissy did a cactus, and I did a few paw prints: one for Rocky, Rizzo and Artemis. We stopped by a teahouse for boba and smoothies.

20220725 | Karen | College Talk | Homebrew | Katy, Texas

July 25, 2022

Rose’s daughter wanted some college advice so I took her to Homebrew where we drank smoothies, ate pistachio muffins and talked about boys … I mean college.

20220726 | Work | Mango Festival | Baby Shower

July 26, 2022

Work had Mangofest. Free mango things and little shops set up where you can buy things from earrings to salsa. The team I was assisting had a baby shower so we did that as well. I didn’t feel I worked at all that day.

20220728 | Ethan, JJ, Jacob Play Date

July 28, 2022

I took Ethan for his last play time with the boys before he left. Jacob loves stopping him from going and JJ loved picking him up. The one wjere Ethan is holding something in front of him makes me laugh because he had a mouth full of food almost coming out as he looked at himself in the tiny mirror.

20220729 | Ethan Goes Home | Mellie Dee

July 29, 2022

And just like that, a drive to Bucees for a drop off and he’s back home. Ugh, he’s such a sweet boy.

20220730 | Frankenstein | 1940s Air Terminal Museum | Houston, Texas | Mellie Dee

July 30, 2022

Frankenstein and I had a airplane day. We first made a stop at 1940 Air Terminal Museum which is right next to Hobby Airport. it was cool to see some planes up close and what they wore or had on the plane in the past. So much history for how the airport came to be to now a museum since they needed a bigger location, Hobby.

20220730 | Frankenstein | Lone Star Flight Museum & Kemah Thai | Houston, Texas

The Lone Star Flight Museum was our next stop. This was actually SUPER cool to see SO many planes used during war and what not. They also had some interactive things to do.

We stopped for Thai food afterwards before heading home. Look at them deformed heart rices. Haha

20220731 | June Chemo

July 31, 2022

Another chemo session accompanied by breakfast. I’m becoming a pro at working from the hospital.

20220728 | Embroidery | Class of Shirts for Emmy, Ethan, JJ, Jacob

Some crafts for the month includes a whole lotta embroidery things and t-shirt making for Emmy, Ethan, Jacob and JJ. I messed up the sizes so had two extra ones. Hopefully Mallory found people to give those too.

20220730 | Ethan | Puzzle | We Bare Bears Summer Bears | July 4th | Costco | Puzzle Tracker

Puzzles galore. I even made an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of my puzzles. Ethan loves to help so he did his own. Maybe he’ll grow to be the puzzle lover and take all my puzzles one day.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Asian, Bars and Pubs, Chinese, Coffee and Tea, Dessert, Pizza, Seafood, Sightseeing, Steakhouse, Thai

2022 May | My Birthday, Rizzo’s Surgery & Breast Cancer

May 31, 2022 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

20220530 | Puzzles | Lego Ice Cream, Batman, Superman, Star Wars, Beach, Friends, Oil & Gas | Emmy & Ethan

I finished 7 puzzles this month! SEVEN. Well more like six and a half but it’s more Frankenstein’s fault since it was his puzzle his work folks started and couldn’t finish. My first 2000 piece puzzle couldn’t be finished because of it.

The kids loved seeing how fast I could finish the puzzles. I even got them into it by buying them their own. They continually redo them and haven’t got sick of them yet.

20220501 | Ethan, Rizzo | Monica & Osvaldo's Baby Shower | Mellie Dee

May 1, 2022

Ethan follows me around as much as he can. It’s like having another Rizzo around. I don’t mind it though … when he’s not loud when I’m in a meeting.

Monica invited me to her family and friend baby shower. I haven’t had homecooked Mexican food in so long. I savored it for sure! Osvaldo showed up late when it came to opening presents. It’s weird how you know someone for so long but after not being together for a long time, it feels a little foreign. It was nice to see their family and catch up though.

Ethan and I went on a walk with Rizzo afterward. That boy overheats SO fast. After 10 minutes he was already red in the face. He didn’t want to go home though.

20220505 | Ethan, JJ, Jacob, Mallory, Mellie Dee, Rizzo | Park, Elyson Cafe

May 5, 2022

After work I took Ethan to play with JJ and Jacob at their neighborhood park. We ordered food from Elyson Cafe and just watched them do their thing. They are all so grown up and can do so much by themselves. It’s crazy how five years ago, Mallory and I were hanging out alone, with no babies around.

Brudda came and brought a soccer ball and easy to travel goal posts. Rizzo was chilling next to the soccer ball and with the name, found it cute.

20220506 - 20220507 | Ethan & Rizzo | Sushihana, Early Mother's Day Crawfish, Mother's Day with Gma

May 6, 2022

Brudda, Dad, Ethan and I went to Sushihana for lunch. Mum came during her lunch hour. Later that night Sissy and BIL came over and we had an early Mother’s Day celebration by ordering food from Yummy. There was SO much leftover especially since I hadn’t been feeling well and was afraid my stomach would be even more upset if I ate the spicyness.

May 7, 2022

We went to Gordon & Patsy’s for our usually Mother’s Day dinner with Gma. It was nice to all be together again.

20220511 | Churrascos and Wine | Work Event on Campus

May 11, 2022

Work had a get together event and for the first time in my life, I was served ALCOHOL on campus! And I’ve worked on this campus since 2008! They catered from Churrascos so I could have gotten beer or even liquor! So crazy how things have changed.

20220511 | Birthday Dinner | Mallory, Beth, Mellie Dee | Santiago's | Katy, Texas

Later that night I met up with Mallory and Beth at Santiago’s for my early birthday dinner. We, okay I, I went a little crazy and ordered way more than needed. But everyone knows that by now. The pichana is a clear winner and I cannot wait to come back here!

Also wanted to add that when they arrived, they were trying to convince me to have my bachelorette party in Las Vegas … because they want to go. First off, not engaged and won’t be any time soon, and second, not a super big fan of Las Vegas. Let’s just go as a girl’s trip instead?

Per usual, thankful for these two ladies that always finds time to shower me with love.

20220513 | Birthday Song | Ethan & Emmy | Ikea with June, Elements Massage, Jollibee

May 13, 2022

Day off, I had a video from Dad. A recording of Ethan and Emmy singing happy birthday to me. I wonder how long they’ll continue using the fake cake you see in the picture. Emmy’s been using it since day one. And Dad added a candle so that they can blow after singing. They “fought” to blow it for sure.

June had a biopsy done the day before to check for breast cancer when she felt a lump. She wanted to celebrate my birthday and make me feel special so she went with me to Ikea even though she wasn’t feeling well. A week or so later, her results came back positive and reality hits hard.

We walked around and bought nothing. I noted some dressers that peaked my interest but with the lack of supplies, I’ll wait to make a decision. We bought ice creams and soft serves along with a chocolate cake to serve as my birthday cake.

I dropped her off and headed off to my massage at Elements Massage. Frankenstein’s present to me for Valentine’s Day. I sadly didn’t get my hot stones but they left credit of $5 for me next time. Sigh … someone get me a gift card here so I can use it up.

I walked around and went to different places for my birthday discounts like Kendra Scott and Nothing Bundt Cake. I came home to a fully decorated table with the Jollibee I ordered June and I for lunch. Pictures of table below. She went all out.

20220513 | Birthday Dinner | Ambrosia | Houston, Texas | Mum, June, Sissy, BIL

Mum, June and I met up with Sissy and BIL at Ambrosia for my birthday dinner. It was very different but it was delicious. Their décor was super cute on the patio with twinkly lights and all. We took pictures and realized that Sissy and I looked like twinsies. Per BIL, true sisters dress alike .. gross. haha

20220513 | Rizzo, Birthday Flowers from Frankenstein, June's Decorations, Gifts from Everyone

We went our separate ways. Mum and June sang happy birthday to me as I opened presents and ate the cake we got from Ikea. Literally look at the table. She printed out pictures, made paper flowers, blew up balloons and all.

Presents poured from all over the place this year and I feel so so so loved. My biggest surprise was Frankenstein’s flowers he had delivered. I never cared for flowers but I realized it’s who gives them to you. These weren’t pity flowers or flowers “stolen” from someone else’s bouquet. They were bought for me and only me.

Don’t be fooled by the other flowers with Rizzo. Sissy got those for boss’s week and gave me one. Mum loved them and took the vase along with it. haha

20220514 | Crawfish & Feng Cha | Gordon & Patsy | Mum, June, Sissy

May 14, 2022

Mum, June, Sissy and I had crawfish at Gordon and Patsy’s. You would think they made it for me for my birthday but in reality, since Mum has been a bit depressed, he wanted to treat her some food and get her out of the house. Sissy ordered us Feng Cha since she was craving boba. Mine did not taste good at all.

20220515 | Birthday | Frankenstein | Perry's Steakhouse | Lunar Eclipse | Artemis

May 15, 2022

I drove to Frankenstein for my date night/birthday surprise. When I got to his place, I changed, got ready, and we headed to the mall. I’ve been wanting to go to a mall with him but sadly, since it was a Sunday, everything closed early. We were both clueless since we aren’t big in person shoppers. He got excited when he remembered I wanted to go to a Container Store but, yep, closed.

We hung out on the field a bit, people watched and talked about random things. Then he told me go guess which restaurant I think it was. I got it wrong, but he had made reservations at Perry’s. I was able to go all out and we ordered drinks, martini flight for me! I liked his drink more though but I don’t remember what it is. He got the pork chop and I opted for the expensive steak. We got a side of Brussel sprouts and loaded mashed potatoes. We had quite a lot leftover.

We are horrible selfie takers as you can see above. We sat on the field again and watched the night sky, then made our way back to his place where he pulled out his telescope and camera. We walked down near the golf course and watched the lunar eclipse. He took a lot of pictures and I laid down on the blanket and read through an article where we could assess one another. I think that article brought us closer together and I was able to speak easily without fear of him getting angry. Sigh, so nice.

That’s one of his moon pictures from the lunar eclipse. This picture doesn’t do it justice since I kind of pixelated it.

The next morning I sat on the porch and relaxed as he continued to sleep. Artemis hung out with me as well. Look at those YELLOWS!

20220517 | Lunch with Chelsea | Cajuu | Katy, Texas

May 17, 2022

Chelsea and I finally got to grab lunch together at Cajuu. We’ve been wanting crawfish and the flavour here is perfect, the price, not so much. We’re both alike and showed up with presents for each other’s birthdays that passed. And being able to catch up with her is always a treat. We complain about things but we are so thankful for everything we have.

20220519 - 20220520 | Rizzo Surgery | Gulf Coast Vet | Houston, Texas | Mellie Dee

May 19, 2022

Rizzo has been fighting a bump and sneezes and breathing issues since the end of November and they finally said he needed surgery. The fear I was going to lose him was HUGE. We spent a few minutes alone in the car together. I cried a lot and although Frankenstein was far away, he did something that made my heart so full so that I could focus on something else when I was in the waiting room for him to go in.

Rizzo had to stay the night but was told all was well. He had a bacterial cyst, unsure how and why, but it ate through his bone and impacted three of his teeth. Luckily they were able to make the incision in the mouth rather than on his face. He still looked rough when I picked him up the next day but he healed up well. He kept trying to nibble on his IV arm so I sewed him a collar pillow. He actually loves it and doesn’t mind me putting it on him.

20220530 | Emmy, Ethan, June, Swimming, Target, Fun

May 21, 2022

Emmy and Ethan are here again! We went to Target for some fun, played in water with LOTS of water balloons, made toilet paper tube animals and more.

20220526 | Splash Pad | JJ, Jacob, Mallory, Emmy, Ethan, Mellie Dee

May 26, 2022

I took them to the Splash Pad in Mallory’s neighborhood after work one day. They played with JJ and Jacob first at the Splash Pad before moving to the playground. Its so nice that they have a friend the same age as them Sadly they don’t live anywhere nearby else they could be best friends!

20220527 | Nursery | Mum, Ethan, Emmy | World Market

May 27, 2022

Mum, Dad, June, and I took the kids to IHop. Afterwards Mum and I took the kids to the Nursery and TJMaxx. We shopped for a bit and dropped Ethan and Mum home. Emmy and I continued our shopping adventures.

20220527 | Dim Sum Box | Katy, Texas | Emmy, Jenny, Le

When we were about to pick up food and head home, I get a phone call from Jenny and Le that they were nearby and we decided to eat lunch together at Dim Sum Box. Super expensive and the food is normal with a way smaller menu. My favourite is their special garlic shu mai.

20220528 | Rainforest Cafe | Katy, Texas | Sissy, Emmy, Ethan, Mellie Dee

May 28, 2022

Sissy came and we took the kids to Rainforest Cafe. They were both scared at first when the thunder happened and the animals went crazy. Ethan literally sat on half my lap holding my arm for dear like practically the whole entire time we were there. We walked around the mall and headed home.

20220528 | Crawfish Cafe | Houston, Texas | Jenny, Le, Emmy, Jennifer, Jimmy

Later that night, I took Emmy to Crawfish Cafe for dinner with Jenny, Le, Jennifer and Jimmy. Their fried shrimp is better than most Chinese restaurants! But the flavour I got for the crawfish was meh. I should of listened to Jennifer and gotten the one she recommended. Next time!

20220529 | Frankenstein | Cooking "Panang" Curry

May 29, 2022

Jenny and Le came and picked up Emmy to go back to Dallas. Ethan was still here though.

Frankenstein made plans to cook dinner together since we were both off for Memorial Day. We decided to make Panang Curry which might have been a mistake seeing how there’s not many Asian stores around. We went to Kroger to pick up our ingredients and it was a hit and a miss. Coconut cream/milk was EXPENSIVE there but we substituted and did our thing and I will say, although it tasted nothing like Panang Curry it was still delicious.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: American, Asian, Cajun, Chinese, Coffee and Tea, Dessert, Fast Food, Houston, Japanese, Katy, Mexican, Seafood, South American, Steakhouse, Sushi, Texas, Thai

Chinese New Year, V(G)alentine’s, and So Much More!

February 21, 2022 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Ethan, Emmy, Mellie Dee, Rizzo, Pluto

Almost a month of no blogging. Kind of crazy how life just took me away … more like Ethan but let’s not blame a little child.

So here’s bit of an update:

2022 Chinese New Year | Reunion Dinner & Hot Pot | Rizzo the Lion

January 29th: We celebrated Chinese New year early so that Sissy and BIL could make it. Hot pot because it’s the easiest.

January 31st: Chinese New Year’s Eve, we did a family reunion dinner with all the “sayings”. So good.

February 1st: Rizzo dressed up for the festivities. Sadly, his head gear was too heavy and kept falling off so I had to return it. Hopefully I can find a better one for him. I found out this weekend Frankenstein saved this picture because he found it cute. Awwww …

Connor's 1st Birthday | Mallory, Beth, Mellie Dee

Feburary 5th: We celebrated Connor’s first birthday with pizza and cupcakes. Love seeing the onesie I made for his birthday being worn in person. Worth the time spent. It was nice to meet some of Beth’s family and Scott’s parents.

We Bare Bears Travel and Dolomites, Italy Puzzle | Chicken Nugs & Mama Hugs and Stitch Valentine Onesies

Prior to Ethan showing up, I completed a We Bare Bears Travel puzzle and Dolomites, Italy puzzle. I also made a couple of onesies for Connor. Who else needs things. Maybe I should start a shop.

Valentine's Nails | Frankenstein | Sushi Sakura | Houston, Texas | Artemis Drawing

February 9th: I did my Valentine’s nails, and met up with Frankenstein at Sushi Sakura. I gave him the first part of my Valentine’s Day present to him. I drew Artemis in the galaxy. He seems to like it. Not sure what he’d do with it though.

Chelsea's Galentine's

February 10th: Galentine’s at Chelsea’s. She invited her girlfriends over where we enjoyed foods, desserts and a game. I got to meet new people and mingle. And it was cool to find out that some of the champagnes we were drinking came from our old VP that gave it to her for free!! Also, two mamas of her friends were there and one of them made us all cute valentine hearts. Had such a fun time!

Sissy & Mum | Outlet & Ramen | Cypress, Texas | Angel Nails | Homebrew | Katy, Texas | Frankenstein Video Chat

February 12th: Mum & I met up with Sissy at the Outlet. We shopped around and then had lunch at a Ramen place nearby. It was actually super delicious. Sadly, I don’t remember the name of the restuarant.

Sissy and I then went and got our nails done at Angel Nails. Pedicure for me and dip manicure for her. We stopped by Homebrew on the way home and hung out with everyone since Brudda, SIL, Emmy & Ethan had arrived the day before but was visiting Gma in the morning.

I had a small panic attack and needed to see Frankenstein’s face. He was able to calm my nerves and all was well. Sigh, this man is so patient and kind.

Valentine's Day | Frankenstein Gift | Mallory | Galentine's

February 14th: Valentine’s Day. My annual Galentine’s date with Mallory. We got wine and ordered a charcuterie box from someone in her neighborhood. So good. Love that we got to chose. We might change it to February 15th as things go on sale. So we’ll see.

Frankenstein surprised me with a hot stone massage with a sweet message in my email since we couldn’t see one another. He gave me a cute card this weekend when I saw him to go along with it as well.

Ed | Alamo Drafthouse | Jackass Forever | Ethan

February 17th: Ed and I met up at Alamo Drafthouse to watch Jackass Forever. So sad that it’s over. Sad that Bam wasn’t in it but understanding as to why. They all still look so dang good and fit even though they’re much older. Laughed the entire time while I enjoyed my spiked milkshake and fish and chips.

Came home to a a sleeping Ethan in my bed since I wasn’t going to work the next day. He woke up at 3am and didn’t even cry. Just asked for some things and fell back asleep. Angel.

Rose | Scholars & Scoundrels, Proud Pie, The Alley | Katy, Texas

February 18th: Picked up Rose and went to lunch at Scholars and Scoundrel’s. It’s been forever since we’ve gotten together for a meal. Fried zuchinni and shrimp tacos for her and crawfish for me. So far, the cheapest crawfish I’ve found but flavour isn’t there and I had at least 12 dead ones in the bunch which is a lot if you think about it. We stopped by The Alley for drinks, then Proud Pie for dessert. It was nice to get out and eat at different locations.

Frankenstein | Galveston Mardi Gras | Meet the Fam

February 19th: Drove to Frankenstein. He opened his Valentine’s present from me and then we headed to Galvenston’s Mardi Gras parade where I met his mum, sisters, nephew and niece. We watched so many floats come by and got hit with beads. Frankenstein and I mostly stood in the back to talk and had the best time doing so.

Frankenstein | Craft 96 | League City, Texas | Painting with a Twist at Home

Afterward, we were starving and went to Craft 96. Pork chop for him, steak and two types of potatoes for me. Also had a beer each. We both love this place. Their food is always amazing and they change out their billions of beers on tap.

We went back to his place and started our Painting with a Twist. I bough this before the pandemic and since Patricia couldn’t come anymore, I finally redeemed it. We chose the Blue Moon. There is suppose to be a waterfall at the bottom but we both were disappointed at the video we were supplied. Luckily, with our brainpower, we came up with an alternative for the bottom portion. I just need to draw it, and cut it out on vinyl. Fingers crossed it works out.

Frankenstein | Remton | Webster, Texas

February 20th: We grabbed brunch at Remton. A Vietnamese restaurant with a bit of Chinese mixed in. We went a little crazy and ordered 10 dishes. I made the excuse that this man has officially graduated from Nursing school a few days ago so we can order whatever we wanted. So proud of him.

Mum, Sissy, Ethan | Howdy's Ice Cream, Park, Sushihana

I went home afterward. Sissy was already there. We went to Ulta with Mum and came back, woke up Ethan and went and got ice cream at Howdy’s. He chose the cookie monster which meant blue everywhere. But he did pretty good. The mess was jsut around his mouth and luckily it was easy to wipe off.

So many of the parks were filled up but we finally found one where there was not many people around. We played for such a long time before leaving back home and ordering DoorDash for Sushihana.

These past few weeks have been so rewarding. I’ve meet so many new people and caught up with many old ones.

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2021 | Week 90 of Quarantine

December 5, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 90 of Quarantine | Ethan, Rizzo, Mellie Dee

This week has been filled with Ethan. All he wants is attention but he’s overall pretty easy to take care of. I took some hours off Monday and Tuesday since I was sick and got to spend time sitting outside with him. Very peaceful and nice.

2021 | Week 90 of Quarantine | Kato, Bruno, Nara Thai, Dough Diggers, Rodeo Goat | Houston, Texas

I started my new role Wednesday and when Thursday rolled around my internet went out since they were upgrading stuff. I drove to Sissy’s and either out of there. Ordered Nara Thai for lunch and ate dinner with Sissy and BIL from Rodeo Goat while watching a couple episodes of UK Ghosts.

Jenny sent cookies from Dough Digger to the family as condolences. It was nice since I missed them during the wedding. So good!

2021 | Week 90 of Quarantine | Therapeutic Thai Massage, Sushihana | Katy, Texas | Maharaja Bhog with Frankenstein | Houston, Texas

I was off Friday. Went to the chiropractor, chilled with Ethan for a bit and then had a two hour Thai massage. Afterwards it was Sushihana and back with hanging with Ethan.

Urgent care on Monday gave me some dang good meds so I felt way better to meet up with Frankenstein at Maharaja Bhog. Sweetest man willing to drive so far for a meal with me. Poor man for being such in traffic yet no complaints. It was good first time eating Indian in this format and I love how adventurous he is. Thankful for a person who isn’t picky.

2021 | Week 90 of Quarantine | Pedicure, Zero Degrees, Shabu Town | Katy, Texas

Saturday morning Sissy came over. We took Mum and June for pedicures and then went home and grabbed Dad and Ethan for lunch at Shabu Town. A couple of shopping places and Zero Degrees and we were back home relaxing with everyone. It was nice to get a few hours with Sissy and talk randomness.

2021 | Week 90 of Quarantine | Puzzle, Proud Pie, Big City Wings | Katy, Texas

This whole day was filled with doing absolutely nothing but playing with Ethan. I had one meal of Big City Wings and Proud Pie and started a new puzzle. It is super hard since everything is practically blue. Hopefully I finish before Emmy comes.

2021 | Week 90 of Quarantine | Spotify Unwrapped

This year’s Spotify unwrapped. No surprises except for the kids making Olivia Rodrigo one of my top artists.

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2021 | Week 89 of Quarantine | I Love You, Rocky

November 28, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 89 of Quarantine | Job Offer & Shang Chi

Started off the week getting my official offer letter. For those that did not know, our asset got sold awhile back and we had a timeline to find a job within the company else we’d be our of a job by the end of February. I was offered a role with the company we sold to but I declined due to it being in a different location. I’m lucky to have secured a role within the company. I’ve known for a couple of weeks prior and keeping it a secret was tough!

I continued to keep it a secret from my family and I’ll let you know why below. I secretly celebrated by getting the family to watch Shang Chi with me while I enjoyed my steak and potatoes dinner.

2021 | Week 89 of Quarantine | Proper Rose Garden | Katy, Texas | Beth & Mallory

I was suppose to donate blood but I started feeling sick and canceled the night before.

I did meet up with Beth and Mallory at Proper Rose Garden though. We ordered set where it comes with three tiers of goodies, tea, and a cake. We chose the matcha crepe cake. It didn’t taste up to par to what I’m use to so I’m sad about that. As for the tier, only the sandwiches were worth it. Everything else is for sure bought from the store. The tea was good though. The wings were the best out of everything.

I doubt I’d ever come back but if I do I’d order a la carte for sure.

2021 | Week 89 of Quarantine | Nails, Gloria's DoorDash, Beach Night and Day Puzzle

Later that night I felt so bad I ordered chicken soup from Gloria’s … among other things from DoorDash. And did my nails for Thanksgiving.

I finished my day and night beach puzzle. Just in time before the kids came to make my pieces go missing! They came Wednesday and Ethan helped me clean up. So nice of him.

2021 | Week 89 of Quarantine | Thanksgiving | Emmy & Ethan

Thursday was pretty chill. SIL offered to go on a Starbucks run so I was able to get the Medicine Ball to try. It really does help! I need to figure out how to do it myself since it’s expensive but so effective.

Brudda and SIL were out to hang out with her old friend. Sissy and BIL came over and we shopped and played bananagrams before starting to cook.

Dinner was served. Half Asian, half American. We finished eating in less than 30 mins. Our family is crazy.

We took the kids and pups on a walk and came back to play some games and eat pies. Very chill and nice family day.

2021 | Week 89 of Quarantine | Dim Sum | Mum, Brian, Tammy Birthday Celebration

Friday, we went to dim sum with our uncles and aunts, parents and SIL’s side of the family. Went home and napped. Then celebrated Mum’s birthday (along with Brudda’s and SIL’s). While we waited for our food from Katy Asian Town, they opened their presents. Gift cards from me, Sissy and BIL for Brudda and SIL.

Mum got nice lawn chairs from them and I opted for a card that had coupons that were already part of the card. I wrote that she could either redeem all those coupons or redeem $1000 to use toward a plane ticket to Hong Kong … Because I signed a job offer. There were stipulations of course, like she needed to have the card to redeem and that it expires by a certain time. She was so happy about the money she didn’t finish reading and screamed and gave me a hug. I got a second round after she read about me having a job offer.

We played a few rounds of Overcooked, had dinner and then I took a nap. After waking up, we had cookies and cake. They had been playing other video games, like Tetris so I did couple rounds of that as well before we all felt like poop and decided to call it a night.

2021 | Week 89 of Quarantine | Video Chat with Frankenstein & Artemis

Saturday morning Brudda, SIL and Emmy left leaving Ethan with us. Gordon and Patsy came over for dinner, mostly to see Rocky and play with Ethan.

I was suppose to go on my date with Frankenstein but told him the day before I had to cancel. Luckily he was down to do a video call even though I wasn’t able to until almost midnight. Maybe this time difference thing isn’t too bad after all. I also wonder if he cares what pictures I post of him. Haha

2021 | Week 89 of Quarantine | Goodbye Rocky | Mellie Dee

I woke up fairly late since I kept coughing while I tried to sleep. Apparently Rocky wasn’t doing too well so we took him to the ER and found out, other than his enlarged heart and arrhythmia, he had other issues like a tumor on his heart and spleen.

It was a tough decision but he’s not in pain anymore. And we were all able to drive to be with him. He had his last meal of bacon cheeseburgers. Ate it with so much joy.

I love you baby boy. I hope you’re running around with Krytpo and Major even though you were too alpha to play with them here. I’ll be sad when I turn around and you’re not laying in my room, scratching my doors to come in, automatically show up whenever I turn on my blow dryer, or sleeping in my room until I have fallen asleep for a while. You were such an obedient doggo. I’ll miss your sloppy, stinky kisses. <3

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Chinese, Coffee and Tea, Dessert, Katy, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Seafood, Texas

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