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Finally A Snorlax

September 2, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

The day started out with swimming at the neighborhood pool. Joanna, Katie, Jasmine and Katrina all came over as well. All I did was dunk my feet in and watch the little ones go crazy.

Afterward we ordered some pho and I ate while watching some TVB. I couldn’t even make a dent in it since I haven’t been feeling so well this trip.

Dinner consisted of hot pot at Squares Hot Pot which isn’t such a bad deal. We tend to overeat when it’s all you can eat. Can you believe we are all full and it costs less than if we did all you can eat? Crazy!

[2018] 245/365: Pokemon Go Snorlax

On the way home I caught a Snorlax. SNORLAX! I’ve been wanting one since the beginning of time when I first started playing. I feel so accomplished now. I don’t know if I should even continue.

Time to cuddle with ~~Snorlax~~ Rizzo and fall asleep. This girl is tired and need all the rest she needs to fight whatever this is.

Full Day of Emmy

September 1, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

This morning I finally got to see Emmy! We played a little bit and she headed to her gym class. After she was done we all headed to IHOP then Zero Degrees for drinks. Matcha Milk Tea for the win!

[2018] 244/365: Emmy and Rizzo Asleep

We headed back to the house thinking Emmy would fall in a long enough nap. Instead she woke up after thirty minutes or so and was wild for hours. Sissy and I had to pretend sleep for her to fall asleep and soon enough I was able to capture this cute picture.

We stopped by Joanna’s to say hi to her, the kids, and Katie before heading to dinner at Yoon Korean BBQ. We weren’t thinking of doing all you can eat but individual dishes were pretty much almost the same price. Though the food is good, the service is horrible and we believe it’s because the top was already added since we had five people. So lame.

Brudda took Emmy home and SIL, Jenny, June and I headed to Missha, a Korean beauty store for some masks, mostly gifts for others in the future but I’m excited to try them on.

Right next door is Tom n Toms Coffee where us four ladies each got a drink and headed to the second floor to chill and relax and talk. It is pretty nice to have this moment since it’s been awhile since I hung out with SIL and Jenny.

We are finally headed home where I can shower and cuddle with Rizzo until we fall asleep.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part VI

April 18, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

We were able to sleep in today, thank goodness. It’s been such a toll on us all with dehydration and lack of sleep. We stopped by Whataburger for breakfast of champions before heading back to Houston.

We stopped by Space Center since it’s been something they’ve wanted to do since day one.

Dad stayed in the car while Mum and I went in with them. Wilson and Mei Mei were like kids in a candy store, wide-eyed and running with excitement.

Sadly, they took too long looking at things that we missed the last tram to go and see real astronauts at work at NASA.

[2018] 108/365: Houston We Have A Problem

Luckily enough we were able to do the simulation. Mei Mei was supposed to go with Wilson but last second she got scared so I went. It was nice to get that chance to have with him, just the two of us.

We went through traffic and went to dinner at Cravin’ Cajun where June, Timothy, and Agnes joined us.

We ordered a dozen grilled oysters, shrimp and crawfish etouffee, fried rice, 2 lbs shrimp and 10 lbs crawfish. They told us they could do spicy but hot was too much for them. We ordered another 4 lbs of crawfish in medium spice level. I was so surprised they liked it and excited to hear that they’ll come back to eat this in the future.

Tomorrow is our last day with them. I’m excited to relax but also said to have to say goodbye.

Space Center
1601 E Nasa Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77058 | (281) 244-2100 | Website | Yelp

Cravin’ Cajun
2323 N Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449 | (832) 321-4179 | Website | Yelp

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part V

April 17, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Brudda went and picked up some breakfast tacos for the clan. I was surprised how great Taco Cabana‘s steak egg breakfast taco was. Definitely the winner in my book.

[2018] 107/365: Searching For Nuts

We then headed to the Dallas Arboretum where we were met up with John, Peggy, and Sarah. Sammi skipped school and joined us which was kind of nice since I never see her. It took many shots to get the squirrel since he was running about scavaging for nuts.

You might just see pictures just because.

Like this one where SIL is walking with Emmy through a forest. It’s so freaking adorable. She’s growing up so fast!

These maple leaves seem to be the winner for everyone.

I realized as I was going through my pictures …

… that pinks and purples and blues call to me.

I’m happy I was able to come since I don’t get picture taking opportunities like this.

This was behind the waterfall.

And you can see the lake from here. There is free parking by the lake if you don’t want to spend $9 online or $15 at the door to park.

Afterwards, we went back to Brudda and SIL’s before heading to Twisted Root Burger Co.

We were able to try an array of shakes, fries, and burgers and we loved them all!

While the rest of the clan went shopping, Sammi, Brudda and I went home to rest up before our meal at Texas de Brazil with everyone else.

Here is my plate of food I got from the salad bar.

And here’s a man holding my favourite, picana. It was a clear winner for everyone. I was surprised at how little I ate. I guess my stomach is getting smaller!

Tomorrow morning, we’ll be driving back to Houston. Zzzzz, so tired. Night, everyone!

Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218 | (214) 515-6615 | Website | Yelp

Twisted Root Burger Co
730 E Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75081 | (214) 570-9999 | Website | Yelp

Texas de Brazil
15101 Addison Road, Addison Texas 75001 | (972) 385-1000 | Website | Yelp

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part IV

April 16, 2018 by Mellie Dee 1 Comment

We were able to sleep in today, thank goodness! We were all so tired. We started out meeting Joanna, Jasmine, John, Katie, and Sarah at Hash House A Go Go for breakfast.

We all ordered different things and shared so that we got a little of everything. These portions were hella big. I didn’t think anything was too special as it seems to be regular Texas like breakfast.

We then went back to Brudda and SIL’s house for a bit before heading to Allen Premium Outlets. We (mostly Wilson and Mei Mei) shopped for HOURS and even skipped lunch so I was thankful to find old BelVita crackers in my purse to munch on. We called it quits leaving behind, John, Joanna, Jasmine, Katie, Wilson, Mei Mei, and Peggy. The rest of us headed back to Brudda and SIL’s for some small lunch.

Sometime later, we headed out to Rise N°1.

I thought it was kind of cute that they had this on the table when we walked in. My cousin booked the table so it had her name on it.

Their plates were so adorable, I wished I could have taken some home! It even has “rise” imprinted on them.

We got complimentary bread and butter. I loved their little cutting board knife duo. They even sell them by the front door but since I’m not a big bread eater, it would have gone to waste if I bought one. Great idea though!

Wilson, Mei Mei, SIL, and I shared our souffles, Escargot, Crab Cake, Crawfish, and Truffle Mushrooms. The best one was the escargot.

Then we shared our desserts of Pistachio, Chocolate, Grand Marnier, and Raspberry. Our favourite was a clear winner amongst the whole table: Pistachio.

Would I come back here? Probably not. It was just carbs and air we were eating. Nothing substantial but it was nice to experience it. The service was amazing though.

When we got home everyone seemed to be snacking. I guess I wasn’t the only one who wasn’t full! Brudda served an abalone each to himself and I. It was delicious and much filling than the dinner.

Tomorrow is going to be another long day so I’ll be hitting the hay now. Night, y’all!

Finally A Snorlax

Full Day of Emmy

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part VI

Space Center
1601 E Nasa Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77058 | (281) 244-2100 | Website | Yelp

Cravin’ Cajun
2323 N Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449 | (832) 321-4179 | Website | Yelp

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part V

Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218 | (214) 515-6615 | Website | Yelp

Twisted Root Burger Co
730 E Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75081 | (214) 570-9999 | Website | Yelp

Texas de Brazil
15101 Addison Road, Addison Texas 75001 | (972) 385-1000 | Website | Yelp

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part IV

Hash House A Go Go
1900 Preston Road, Plano, Texas 75093 | (972) 867-4646 | Website | Yelp

Rise N°1
5360 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, Texas 75209 | (214) 366-9900 | Website | Yelp

Space Center 1601 E Nasa Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77058 | (281) 244-2100 | Website | Yelp

Cravin’ Cajun 2323 N Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449 | (832) 321-4179 | Website | Yelp

Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218 | (214) 515-6615 | Website | Yelp

Twisted Root Burger Co 730 E Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75081 | (214) 570-9999 | Website | Yelp

Texas de Brazil 15101 Addison Road, Addison Texas 75001 | (972) 385-1000 | Website | Yelp

Hash House A Go Go 1900 Preston Road, Plano, Texas 75093 | (972) 867-4646 | Website | Yelp

Rise N°1 5360 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, Texas 75209 | (214) 366-9900 | Website | Yelp

Space Center
1601 E Nasa Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77058 | (281) 244-2100 | Website | Yelp

Cravin’ Cajun
2323 N Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449 | (832) 321-4179 | Website | Yelp

Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218 | (214) 515-6615 | Website | Yelp

Twisted Root Burger Co
730 E Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75081 | (214) 570-9999 | Website | Yelp

Texas de Brazil
15101 Addison Road, Addison Texas 75001 | (972) 385-1000 | Website | Yelp

Hash House A Go Go
1900 Preston Road, Plano, Texas 75093 | (972) 867-4646 | Website | Yelp

Rise N°1
5360 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, Texas 75209 | (214) 366-9900 | Website | Yelp