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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 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

July Fourth Weekend

July 5, 2016 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

This weekend was pretty chill. Just how I like it! Since, you know, independence and shiet. I do what I want.

Friday, July 1st

Kung Fu Tea | Katy, Texas | Decor

I spent most of my morning/afternoon at Kung Fu Tea. It didn’t realize how long I was sitting there until the owner asked me if I wanted water. Whoops.

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Later that night, Michelle and I finally got to see one another. We met up at La Finca for dinner where we had a rude busboy. Then we headed to Ohh La La Bakery in the same shopping center where I blogged a little while catching up some more with her and playing with Snapchat filters. That went on for a good hour plus.

Mellie Dee | Beyonce

Me with Beyonce’s face

Saturday, July 2nd

Jamie was having a little birthday celebration with her family and invited me along. While we were waiting to leave, something came over me and I grabbed a guitar, looked up some chords, and jammed out. It’s been a long time since I’ve done that and it felt good.

Niko's Niko's | Houston, Texas | Gyro Sandwich, Oven Potatoes, Dessert

We headed to Niko’s Niko’s for a late lunch where I ordered the Gyro Sandwich with oven potatoes. Meh on the potatoes. Scruffy’s fries were so much better. They ordered some desserts as well which was all too sweet for me. I surprisingly liked the Napoleon which is just Phyllo dough with cream.

Crazy Cat Escape Room | Western Saloon Robbery

After lunch, we headed to the Crazy Cat Escape Room for The Western Saloon Robbery. It was our first experience and we were not amused. We were able to escape two minutes before we were to fail. If the lady hadn’t given us clues every few minutes, we wouldn’t have gotten anything. She confessed that no one would be able to put a lot of the stuff together which translates to a poorly thought out escape room.

Scruffy and I have another one this coming Friday but with my family. I’m hoping it’ll be better since we’ll be doing a different room but I don’t have high hopes since it’s from the same company.

Jamie Coupe

Ashy had bought Jamie a Coupe as a surprise but he had to hide it in Rami and Caitlin’s garage until the big reveal. So we all headed over there to “pick up” stuff and when the garage opened – SURPRISE! She started tearing up – I love when surprises go as planned. It was my first time seeing it in person and all that came to mind was that it looks like a bumper car.

Scruffy and I went to the store and got cocktail shrimp and ingredients to make sandwiches and jalapeno dip. We watched random things on the telly then he played video games as I napped before heading home.

Sunday, July 3rd

June, the parents, and I went to Crown Seafood Restaurant for dim sum with Grandma and Kenny. This place apparently opened earlier in the year and was getting a lot of customers. They do not taste like home, but it will have to suffice.

The rest of the day was just blog fixer uppers and watching movies and telly shows. Being lazy never felt so good. I bet Rizzo loved me being home almost the entire day.

Monday, July 4th

Sissy and BIL had just arrived back from their vacation so the parents, June, and I met up with them for some Katy Pho. I’m not a big fan of this place. If you want good pho that’s worth your money, go to Pho Saigon right across the street.

I headed to Scruffy’s for some shopping after lunch. We stopped by Carl’s Jr. so that he could have a bite before heading to Petco and Marshall’s. I finally found a purse (!!) while he found a belt, socks, and a neck cushion to be used on our upcoming vacation.

BBQ Fourth of July | Connie

I had plans to work at the coffee shop after but ended up at Connie’s Fourth of July BBQ. The food was so dang good. I need to get a grill at home so I can do the same! I would grill all day, every day most of my meals if I could.

Scruffy, his Gma, and I went back to his house where he played video games with Blake while I finally sat down to fix up the blog. After Scruffy was done, we went downstairs and watched telly with his Gma while planning more of our vacation. I totally forgot we had to work the next day and on my drive home, I saw all the beautiful fireworks in the sky. It was gorgeous!

I hope you all had a great Fourth as well. Our next holiday is not until September for Labour Day. Thank goodness I have our vacation to look forward to.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Barbecue, Chinese, Dessert, Greek, Houston, Mediterranean, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Texas, Vietnamese

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