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Three Dimensional Visions | Glassblowing | Tomball, Texas

January 23, 2022 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Gloria's | Katy, Texas, Mallory's Crockpot Italian Chicken Pasta, Nails

Finally got yucca fries from Gloria’s. So good. They come in a garlic butter sauce but I think eating them by itself is just as good. Why haven’t places serve yucca fries more than regular fries?

Went over to Mallory’s Tuesday to drop off Beth’s onesies I made Connor and she served us Crockpot Italian Chicken Pasta. Very delicious but super heavy. I had to take the rest to go for a late night snack.

Also, work = nails during a boring day. This one looks so gorgeous in person when the light glistens just right. I’ve been doing ColorStreet nonstop and forgotten I have my dip nail sets.

Bunco | Mallory, Beth, Mellie Dee

On Thursday, Beth and I subbed in for Mallory’s neighborhood’s Bunco game. I ended up winning my money back while enjoying some nice wine and snacks. It’s been a while since I hung out with a group of ladies and it was nice. They’ve been trying to get me to move into their neighborhood but I don’t think it’s enough stars for Frankenstein.

Little V's | League City, Texas & Harris County Smokehouse | Tomball, Texas | Frankenstein

Speaking of Frankenstein, I drove over to his place Friday night. We DoorDashed Little V’s and watched a couple of SNL episodes that I’ve been wanting to watch forever. It was nice getting a night in since we’re usually out and about on our dates.

The next day, we drove over to Tomball and had lunch at Harris County Smokehouse. Boiled peanuts aren’t bad. I just don’t like how wet they are and spray everywhere and can be a little sticky. We got too much food, per usual.

Three Dimensional Visions | Tomball, Texas | Frankenstein & Mellie Dee

We then headed to Three Dimensional Visions. The reservations were suppose to be for me and Amy but due to personal reasons, she couldn’t make it anymore sooooo I enlisted Frankenstein to go with me. Luckily he was able! We could choose to make different things: mugs, wine glasses, candy dishes, hearts or pumpkins. I think Amy wanted to make a candy dish and I was opting for the pumpkin. But he wanted us to make hearts (cue the awws).

It was a nice experience. They were there to guide you and assist you. But you get to do some things yourself to get the idea of how much work goes into making one thing. This place is pretty popular. We were alone while we made ours (one hour to make two hearts) but they had people prior and after for classes. Frankenstein asked me how much it costs for the class and that we could have just bought two hearts someone already made for the same price and they’d look better. haha

I wouldn’t mind going to another glassblowing place again, possibly one closer. Our hearts didn’t need blowing but next time I’d try to chose something that needs to be blown to get the whole experience. We have to wait to pick them up but I already know mine is going to come out funky (long heart).

Pluckers | League City, Texas | Artemis | Frankenstein | Rizzo

Afterward, we took a long nap. He felt bad for sleeping for hours and I felt bad if I woke him up since I messed up his schedule. We decided to DoorDash Pluckers. I watched a little bit of telly with him before I went to bed and he stayed up studying.

The next day I mostly kept waking up and falling asleep. I knew I had to get up and drive home else I’d be there all night and won’t be able to “make it” but it was nice to have Artemis nearby although she doesn’t like cuddling with me.

Rizzo on the other hand would not stop since I got home. I guess two days away is the longest since I’ve been working from home. Poor little boy was sleeping during the day in my puzzle chair, curled up with my sweater the days I was gone. Sigh.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Barbecue, Katy, League City, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Sightseeing, Texas, Tomball, Vietnamese

2021 Christmas Shenanigans

December 26, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Rizzo, Emmy, Ethan | Christmas Nails | Vet, Cracker Barrel, Christmas Wrapping

Monday started off with Emmy & I taking Rizzo to the vet. There’s a lump inside his nose and they were able to release fluids and take it to testing. Haven’t heard back and it’s refilled so hoping they can fully remove and it’s nothing bad.

I took her to eat at Cracker Barrel and walked around different shops before heading home. I changed my nails to Christmas lights and wrapped presents.

We also found out that Ethan put one of his toys into the freezer. Our freezer has been pooling and so his toy was frozen in. Such a hilarious moment and he wouldn’t let it go the rest of the night.

Emily's Taqueria | Capri Nails with Mallory | Physical Therapy | Emmy & Ethan | Dish Society

Tuesday I grabbed some breakfast tacos from Emily’s Taqueria and met up with Mallory for pedicures at Capri Nail & Spa. It’s the second time in a row that I’ve gone and their polish does not dry after an hour plus. I went to Physical Thearapy for my back/leg and shopped for a bit to get some nail polishes to fix my toes. I got some cool presents from Mallory – ended up winning $10 from the scratch off she got me!

Wednesday June and I took the kids on a walk with Rizzo. I ordered a deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie from Dish Society too. So good and perfect for the cold temp.

Mellie Dee's COVID Test | Ethan & Emmy Gingerbread House | Thaicoon

Thursday, I went and got my first COVID test – rapid PCR test. Negative! Whoo hoo! Good to know since I was feeling sick.

Ordered Thaicoon for lunch and then waited for June to be home to build gingerbread houses with Ethan & Emmy. They mostly just ate the decorations and icing.

Frankenstein & Artemis' Christmas Present

Later in the day Friday, I drove over to Frankenstein’s. I gave Artemis her Christmas present. A blanket where she can be seen and a harness and leash since he talks about wanting to take her out for walks in the future. She wasn’t a fan. I’m sure she wonders why this weird lady keeps bringing stuff for her to wear.

He went to San Francisco week prior for a wedding and came back with Ghirardelli chocolates for me. That’s when he told me that the original Ghirardelli shop was from there. Learn something new every day.

Moody Gardens | Frankenstein & Mellie Dee

This man planned Christmas Eve with me as my Christmas present and I couldn’t be any happier.

I guessed correctly that he chose Galveston and had an inkling it was Moody Gardens. And I was right!

He booked the Moody Gardens Hotel with a balcony view. I’ve never been on a balcony at a hotel before, at least not one that I remember so I was amazed. He opened his presents and we took a lot of pictures and videos of the view before getting ready for our dinner reservations.

Moody Gardens | Frankenstein & Mellie Dee | Shearn's

He booked our reservations at Shearn’s, located in the hotel that supposedly had pretty dang good reviews. He was pretty disappointed in the food. It wasn’t terrible, but not worth it for the cost. I agreed but was just on cloud nine that this man planned a nice night so I didn’t have any complaints. He just felt bad since we’re pretty spoiled when it comes to eating out since we do that a lot with our distance. But he added that it wasn’t a big deal and he was just happy he got to spend time with me. Gah so sweet.

Moody Gardens | Frankenstein & Mellie Dee | The Festival of Lights

During dinner, he told me a mishap that occurred. He apparently accidentally booked ALL the excursions Moody Gardens offered. The regular ones year round and the holiday ones. He meant to only book The Festival of Lights since he knew we didn’t have much time to do much. Too funny.

We made it in time to walk through the entire thing to see the lights, stopping a lot due to my back. My favourite is the interactive Twelve Days of Christmas show. We sat there for the longest because I wanted to see all of them light up. Then we had a debate as to why certain things were even gifted. Love our random conversations.

Moody Gardens | Frankenstein & Mellie Dee | Cafe in the Park

We woke up quite early Saturday since one of his launches were happening at six in the morning. I caught glimpses of the launch but mostly fell asleep through it. When we finally got up, we had breakfast at the hotel’s Cafe in the Park. This place is SO darn cute. Even the carpet looked like grass. We opted for the buffet which had MORE than enough yumminess. I am starting to dig ordering hot tea at restaurants.

We packed our things and headed back home. I was able to get a shot of the Christmas decorations they had at the lobby without all the kids all over it. So gorgeous.

Extended Family Christmas | Ethan & Rizzo

I got home in time to relax a bit before Sissy & BIL came over. Brudda and SIL arrived the night before so we had a full house and it was nice. We made little window light catchers and played games before our extended family came over. A lot of crazy times and nice memories – like the kids loving playing in boxes like cats (surprised Rizzo went in and stayed there), and Ethan being a Pocky model.

Immediate Family Christmas | Ethan | Phanh Ky | Katy, Texas

Sunday was our immediate family’s Christmas. We had breakfast of kolaches and opened presents. Secret Santa (SIL) did great this year. Two new puzzles, one of which was a surprise — COSTCO puzzle! I’ve been looking and never found it. It’s only 500 pieces so you would think it’ll be easy but if you look at the picture, it’s filled with people on every corner. So excited!

We also tried out Phanh Ky & The Alley. The Alley was WAY too sweet for my liking and they ran out of a lot of things which makes me not want to go back in fear of not getting what I want again. But Phanh Ky was delicious. We talked about going back in the future. I like that you can pick different types of noodles to go with your dish.

Cidercade | Houston, Texas | Frankenstein & Mellie Dee

Knowing I’d be dropping off Brudda and SIL at the airport late at night, I was able to make day of plans to meet up with Frankenstein afterward at Cidercade. I’ve been wanting to check this place out so was happy he remembered and suggested it instead of me driving all the way to him. I wouldn’t have minded though because he loves SNL and have been waiting to watch the Taylor Swift one with me.

It was fun but they did have some broken games. I wasn’t a fan of any of their drinks and later at the end, found out they had sodas and waters in the back for free pour.

It’s been a very eventful week. I am still in awe that this man planned such a nice night together where I didn’t have to put in input (other than the food when we got there). He’ll be busy again soon so I’m trying to squeeze out as much time as we can this month.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Asian, Bars and Pubs, Breakfast and Brunch, Galveston, Katy, League City, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Moody Gardens, Sightseeing, Steakhouse, Texas, Thai, Vietnamese

Linda’s & Ricardo’s Wedding | Fredericksburg, Texas

December 19, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Sylvia's with New Work Team & Cleaning Out Desk

I’ve started my holiday vacation since Thursday and won’t need to be back until the new year. If you haven’t noticed, the title to this post doesn’t say Quarantine anymore. Starting next year I’ll have to go in at least twice a week which means I’ve worked from home for 91 weeks. Isn’t that crazy?! I’ll miss it for sure.

Started off the week, Monday, with lunch at Sylvia’s with my new team. They hadn’t had their Christmas party yet so it was nice being invited and seeing everyone (minus one who works in Louisiana) in person. I’ve actually worked with all of them before in the past. Small world.

Although I might not start going in until mid January, I did go in on Thursday to pick up my boxes. It felt good getting rid of one whole box of manuals we’d never use again.

Timothy & Lillian | Tamashi, Starbucks & Potted Potter

Wednesday, I met up with Timothy and Lillian for dinner at Tamashi. I think it’s better than Jinya! Definitely need to go back again.

We stopped by Sarah’s to drop off some things making a run for Starbucks.

Then it was off to Potted Potter. I’ve been wanting to watch this since I saw the ads and am thankful Lillian loves Harry Potter enough to want to go. Super hilarious. The audience laughed the whole time and was very engaged.

Rakuu | Beth & Connor

Thursday, after the office, I picked up food from Rakuu and headed to Beth’s. Our last hangout before she’s off to Tennessee for Christmas. Connor has grown so much since I last saw him. Lots of smiles and laughter. Super fast crawler too.

Ethan & Rizzo | London Puzzle

A lot of Ethan time. We walked Rizzo with June to look at Christmas lights one night and Thursday, after Beth’s he and I walked to Walgreens for some things. Definitely have more endurance than Emmy.

In all that time watching Ethan, I was able to finish the London puzzle. For now with Emmy being here too, puzzles will most likely be put on hold if I don’t want any missing pieces.

Fredericksburg, Texas | Linda's & Ricardo's Rehearsal Dinner, Pioneer & Christmas Lights | Patricia & Mellie Dee

Friday, I headed off to Fredericksburg. I skipped the wedding rehearsal and Daniel picked me up for the wedding dinner at the venue. They hired a taco truck to make us tacos and the family made beans themselves. Everything was so good. Patricia and I went and looked at lights after wards and there was even a German Christmas tree. Some of her family members showed up and then a few of us headed to Pioneer for a drink before heading to the Airbnb.

Fredericksburg, Texas | Emma & Ollie | Ana, Alex, Jocelyn | Linda's & Ricardo's Wedding Ceremony

Saturday, I had brunch with Ana, Alex and Jocelyn at Emma and Ollie. The food was so delicious though I feel the bowl was overpriced for the amount you get.

By the time we got back to the Airbnb it was time to get ready and head out to the church for the ceremony.

Ricardo cried as Linda walked down the aisle and it was the sweetest thing. The whole ceremony was in Spanish (minus a few lines) so for someone not Catholic, I was a little confused what was going on but was able to get the gist of it.

Fredericksburg, Texas | Linda's & Ricardo's Wedding Reception | Food & Decorations

We then headed off to the reception. The mariachi band played us some songs as we drank and snacked on chips and salsa.

Dinner was BBQ, buffet style. If I wasn’t in so much pain from my butt/back/leg, I would have gotten more. It was SO good.

Fredericksburg, Texas | Linda's & Ricardo's Wedding Reception | Mellie Dee, Lily, Patricia, Inez, Jocelyn

I was able to snag a few pics with some folks, especially the beautiful bride and tired groom.

Mu fabourite is getting to see Lily since it’s been two years since I’ve seen her in person. I love her cute little hair. And it’s been a few years since Patricia, Lily and I got together. Wish we all had more time together, but being able to be with one another for just a bit is better than nothing.

Boerne, Texas | Amy & Mellie Dee | Peggy's on the Green & Farmer's Market

Today, I woke up and hung out a bit with Jocelyn and Patricia before we all went our separate ways. I went off to Boerne to meet up with Amy at Peggy’s on the Green. We were lucky to find the Farmer’s Market was across the street so we headed there after brunch. It was a very short visit but any time with this one is always a great one.

It’s been a long week and this week won’t be any different. Luckily not having to work makes it a bit better.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Barbecue, Bars and Pubs, Boerne, Breakfast and Brunch, Fredericksburg, Japanese, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Sightseeing, Texas, Weddings

2021 | Week 91 of Quarantine | The Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker

December 12, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 91 of Quarantine | Good Eats

Some of those week’s good eats. Delia’s from RVG, hot pot Saturday night, and Sunday: Eggcellence Cafe and Sushihana.

2021 | Week 91 of Quarantine | Mallory's | Elyson Cafe

Thursday after work I went over to Mallory’s. Mostly to give her and Beth Delia’s tamales and thier Christmas presents because my freezer was packed. I picked up our order from Elyson Cafe and hung up a bit. Feels like forever since I’ve seen them!

2021 | Week 91 of Quarantine | Frankenstein, Sissy, BIL | J Bar M BBQ, The Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker

Friday night Frankenstein finally met Sissy and BIL. We had dinner at J Bar M BBQ and then went and watched the Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker.

I’ve always wanted to go to the ballet and am so thankful he agreed. We even got free Nutcracker masks. So fancy. The set and the costumes were so breathtakingly beautiful. Sigh. Makes me wish I was in theater.

BIL feel asleep for 40%+ of the performance and although Frankenstein struggled, he stayed awake for all of it. So proud. Sissy and I were on cloud nine the whole time.

2021 | Week 91 of Quarantine | Frankenstein, Artemis | Pho Hoang, Nassau Bay Farmers Market & Erma's | Houston, Texas

When we got back we opened a toy he got for Artemis where treats fall out when you hit it, till it, etc. She is so gentle. She hasn’t gotten it down yet but I know she will soon.

The next day, after some Artemis cuddles, Frankenstein suggested us to go to a farmers market. I chose a different one than last time, Nassau Bay’s. A couple of teas, a loaf of baked yum and a jar of pickled okra later, we walked into Erma’s. It reminded me of Trader Joe’s. I bought a few more things and we headed off to grab pho from Pho Hoang.

2021 | Week 91 of Quarantine | Ethan, Mellie Dee & Rizzo

Ethan time continued. Some puzzles and learning words, done silly laying down with Rizzo and some falling asleep in my arms while we watched Tik Tok videos.

2021 | Week 91 of Quarantine | Frankenstein, Artemis | Marina, Paris and Barcelona Puzzles | Ethan

He’s even learned how to do harder puzzles, given I find them and tell him where it goes. Maybe he can be my puzzle buddy when he grows up.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Barbecue, Breakfast and Brunch, Houston, Japanese, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Sightseeing, Sushi, Texas, Vietnamese

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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