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My First Time

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Spam, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

A simple spam, egg and cheese sandwich because we didn’t have much food in the fridge. I’ve never been a big fan of sandwiches, bread in general but this was the bomb.

Shrimp and Veggie Boil Ingredients

I prepped dinner and Scruffy was going to do the cooking but since he wasn’t feeling too well, I stepped up. I’ve never had to do the boiling part for shrimp or crawfish boils so …

2018 | 117/365 | Shrimp and Veggie Boil

[2018] 117/365: Shrimp and Veggie BowlI

… I was a little skeptical when it came to doing the boiling since it has to come out a certain way for every single thing. I will say that it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be and am happy the presentation looks pretty great as well.

Best Damn Smoothie Bowl

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2018 | 116/365 | Blueberry Vega Smoothie

[2018] 116/365: Pretty Smoothie Bowl

Guys … this is the prettiest smoothie bowl I’ve ever made! That gorgeous blue/purple colour from the frozen blueberries make my heart smile.

Rizzo on Rocky's Bed

I gave Rizzo a haircut while we were getting new doors put in. He’s such a great pup. He sits so patiently while I cut his hair or clean his ears. My baby!

Alameda Meat Market | Katy, Texas | Chicharron

When Mum and June got home, we changed and headed to dinner. We stopped by Alameda Meat Market for some beer since the dinner place is BYOB but when June and I saw the chicharrones we had to get some.

Cravin Cajun | Katy, Texas | Etouffee, Crawfish, Shrimp

Once we got to Cravin’ Cajun we put our order in and feasted! Etouffee, pounds of crawfish and shrimps. We even ordered extra and … kind of regretted afterwards because it was definitely too much food.

Alameda Meat Market
2339 N Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449  |  (281) 599-9366  |  Yelp
Cravin’ Cajun
2323 N Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449  |  (832) 321-4179  |  Website  |  Yelp

Smoothies, Crawfish, and Pups

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Vega Protein, Fruit and Granola Smoothie

Ashy dropped me back off at home and I made myself a delicious Vega One Smoothie bowl adding in strawberries, granola, and dark chocolate nibs. It was so delicious and satisfying.

LA Crawfish | Katy, Texas | Crawfish and Shrimp

As the house was being worked on, I went to my last interview of the week and stopped by LA Crawfish for some goodness. I thought I deserved a treat for all these interviews lately. It was so yummy. Better now that it’s in season but still overcooked in my opinion.

99 Ranch Bakery Bun

I went and bought my family and Ashy loaves of coconut bread at 99 Ranch bakery and got myself a little something. I cut off a little bit to taste and it wasn’t bad. I like it better than the coconut since it’s not as sweet.

2018 | 115/365 | Rocky and Mellie Dee

Ashy asked a few times if he could keep Rizzo tonight and I agreed so Rocky feels like he’s gotta be my pup or something and has been chilling with me non-stop following me everywhere. My little baby. He misses his nephew!

LA Crawfish
569 S Mason Road, Katy, Texas 77450  |  (346) 251-5902  |  Website  |  Yelp
99 Ranch Market
569 S Mason Road, Katy, Texas 77450  |  (832) 321-9899  |  Website  |  Yelp

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part VII

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We were able to sleep in again today since it was supposed to be a pretty chill day. We went to Snooze an AM Eatery for breakfast. This place has been on my list for quite some time so I was happy to try it. Sadly, it didn’t meet my expectations.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Cockrell Butterfly Center | Houston, Texas

We went to pick up Sissy where Wilson and Mei Mei were able to check out their place. Soon after, we headed to The Houston Museum of Natural Science where the Cockrell Butterfly Center was located.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Cockrell Butterfly Center | Houston, Texas | Butterfly

I was so happy to be able to put my photography skills to work. Look at my awesome shots! They came out better than I thought. This is without editing!! A few landed on us and we’d squeal with happiness.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Liberty Kitchen | Houston, Texas

We then headed to lunch at Liberty Kitchen.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Liberty Kitchen | Houston, Texas | Food

This was the best seafood place I’ve been to in a long while. Everything (except the chicken wings) were delicious! And they were nice enough to notice we were new and gave us two dishes for free, one which we knew costs at least $20+ bucks! That’s how you gain a loyal customer. Mum already wants to come back!

2018 | 109/365 | 2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | We Love Houston Sign

[2018] 109/365: We Heart Houston

We stopped by Jacky’s work where he has a downtown view. Since I used to work in the building next to his, it wasn’t anything special for me but was nice to still go up. June met us up there and we headed towards 8th Wonder Brewery where this I LOVE HOUSTON sign is located right outside. We took some quick shots before heading in.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | 8th Wonder Brewery | Houston, Texas | Flight of Beers

Since we were running a bit late, BIL and Scruffy were already there drinking. We ordered a few beers and even got a flight! How cute! We all had some good laughs and sweet conversations sitting in the wonderful weather.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | 8th Wonder Brewery | Houston, Texas | Beatles Statue

For some reason, no one knew why the Beatles statues were there but were thankful we had another picture taking opportunity.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Xochi | Houston, Texas

After some drinking, we all headed to Xochi.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Xochi | Houston, Texas | Entrees and Desserts

We ordered so much food and desserts. I’m not truly full but was happy to be able to get a little bit of everything since we did a family type meal. Overall it was a great experience but I’m not sure if I’ll come back here since the prices are crazy.

Tomorrow is Wilson and Mei Mei’s last day here. I’m hoping I can go and hang out with them before their flight at night. Until then, it’s sleepy time for me and shower in the morning because I cannot function right now. Bye!

Snooze, an AM Eatery
600 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, Texas 77024  |  (713) 470-4586  |  Website  |  Yelp
Cockrell Butterfly Center
5555 Herman Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030  |  (713) 639-4629  |  Website  |  Yelp
Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar
1050 Studewood St, Houston, Texas 77008  |  (713) 802-0533  |  Website  |  Yelp
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St, Houston, Texas 77003  |  (713) 229-0868  |  Website  |  Yelp
Xochi
1777 Walker St, Houston, Texas 77010  |  (713) 400-3330  |  Website  |  Yelp

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Part VI

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2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Whataburger | Dallas, Texas

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.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Space Center | Houston, Texas | Tickets

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

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Space Center | Houston, Texas | Satellite

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.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Space Center | Houston, Texas | Control Room

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 | 2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Space Center | Houston, Texas | Astronauts

[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.

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Cravin' Cajun | Katy, Texas

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

2018 Wilson & Mei Mei Visit | Cravin' Cajun | Katy, Texas | Grilled Oysters, Etouffee, Fried Rice, Shrimp, and Crawfish

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