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2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine

July 4, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Sissy & BIL's | Water Heater Installation | Bruno & Kato, Selena + Chef, 7 Spices, Seafood Sandwich

Monday morning, I arrived at Sissy & BIL’s. They were getting their water heater put in and needed someone to be at the house. It was nice working at a different location for a day. I was able to watch Selena + Chef (I finished the whole season that day) while I worked and Bruno and Kato laid on me. I even got to order from 7 Spices. Their food came out amazing and was a little bummed I ordered so little but it was enough to fulfill me.

Later that day when they came home, we ordered food from some place I don’t remember and watched an episode of Parenthood. I got the seafood sandwich with a side of soup and it was wonderful. I saved the other half to take home to Mum.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Jury Duty

I had spent the night at their house since the next day, it was my Jury Duty. I had signed up to do virtual but I never received an email. When I showed up they told me mine was virtual but since I’m here, to stay. I ended up being chosen to be on grand jury. Before you tell me I should of been more opinionated, I’m just going to say this – they only ask about your schedule. It’s going to be for twice a week for three months. I’ve told my line manager so on days I have to go to jury duty, I’ll have to also work after if I get off early. They did give us a pretty good lunch and apparently on those two days a week, we’ll be getting that as well.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Frankenstein's New Kitty

Wednesday morning, Frankenstein surprised me that he now has a kitty. Apparently when he left the hospital, someone had found a kitty and he offered to take her in. She doesn’t have a name yet but he’ll be naming her after some space stuff. I cannot wait to meet her tomorrow! I hope she likes me more. Doubt it though.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Mallory, John, Robbie, Emmy, Jacob, JJ

Later that day, I went to pick up some beef jerky that Ricardo had sent down. I had taken Emmy with me and remembered that I was going to stop by Mallory and John’s to see Robbie. He was in town for a day and they were doing dinner. I stopped by where Emmy got to play with Jacob and JJ while we talked and ate. It was nice to catch up since it’s been forever. Emmy and I then stopped by Pet Supplies Plus and saw some kitties up for adoption. After seeing Frankenstein having one I want one now. Maybe one day.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Orange Mountain Puzzle, Ethan, Tangled Puzzle

Thursday night I finished my mountain puzzle. Sadly a piece was missing from this one too. UGH. I don’t know if it’s because of the kids or because of the company because it’s the same company as the previous missing piece puzzle. Luckily, my Tangled puzzle was safe; different company though.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Emmy, Ethan, Jacob, JJ Playdate, John, Mallory, Uncle Julio's

Friday, after work, I took both Ethan & Emmy to Mallory’s. John was home too and was able to finally meet Ethan. They all played a long great. Ethan and Jacob, Emmy and JJ. Not fights and great deal of sharing. I ordered food from Uncle Julio’s and drinks (duh) and relaxed. After a long while of playing, we headed home. With the kids both asleep, I know it was a good day for them.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Nuestra Casa Bakery Cafe | Pedicure with Mum & Sissy

Saturday morning, Sissy came over so that we could get pedicures with Mum. We stopped by Nuestra Casa Bakery Cafe. This place is so tucked in that I would have never stopped by if Sissy didn’t ask to. They have nice pastries like sweet bread and empanadas, among other things. I am going to stop by here again to get more in the future.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Starbucks, Emmy, Tie Dye with Sissy

We stopped by, got Starbucks, and begin tie dying with Emmy. Our hands were all blue since Emmy doused her shirt with so much blue, the pink didn’t show up anymore. Her shirt ended up being pretty good though.

Sissy and I then went and dropped off a lot of stuff to UPS and stopped by Diaso to do some shopping we didn’t need before we got back home where she played with Emmy a bit before leaving.

A few hours later, Brudda and SIL arrived and I was finally child free. This is when I started and finished my Tangle puzzle while listening to music.

2021 | Week 68 of Quarantine | Starbucks, Armadillo Escape Room Adventures, Russo Pizza, Camel Up, Hot Pot, Sparklers

Sunday morning started off with SIL picking up Starbucks before everyone showed up at our house. Sissy, BIL, Gordon, Timothy, and Sarah joined Brudda, SIL and I to Armadillo Escape Room Adventures. We won, but we did get a lot of hints we didn’t ask for. We assume because we were on Novice.

Afterwards, we picked up Emmy and pizza from Russo’s and headed over to Katie’s house so that we could hang out with Joanna, Kiran, Jasmine, Katrina, Jacky as well. We ate pizza and played board games. Then we headed home for dinner of hot pot before heading back for sparklers. These sparklers were from Joanna & Kiran’s wedding YEARS ago. But they still worked and the kids had a lot of fun.

Everyone leaves tomorrow which means relaxation at it’s finest.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Coffee and Tea, Fast Food, Houston, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Pizza, Seafood, Sightseeing, Texas, Venezuelan

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco Family Trip

June 20, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Local Table | Katy, Texas | Beth

Wednesday, I had plans to get dinner with Mallory and Beth at Local Table. Sadly, Mallory couldn’t go since Jacob ended up not feeling well.

First time Beth and I hung out alone together and I very much enjoyed our conversation while enjoying delicious foods. We both shared things to one another we never really opened up to many people about so it was nice being vulnerable together.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Nitelight Donuts and Coffee

Friday morning the whole family started our drives to Waco. We stopped to get McDonald’s breakfast and once we arrived to Waco we picked up some cronuts from Nightlight. They were even good after being in the fridge a day plus later!

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Airbnb

Our view of the backyard. And all the free drinks the last group left over. Saved us a bit of money not needing to buy much.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Mac House

My car went to HEB and picked up some weekend goods while Brudda’s car went and picked up lunch from Mac House. Their menu is very limited and doesn’t taste as good by the time we were back at the Airbnb to eat.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Emmy, Ethan, Rizzo, Bruno, Kato

After eating we all jumped into the pool and had a blast racing. We put each kid in a float while Sissy and I rickshaw raced from one end of the pool to the other. Winner was obviously me every time with Emmy in my rickshaw.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Moroso Wood Fire Pizzeria

After swimming Sissy and I went to Target then picked up food from Moroso. Pizza and risotto. Their risotto was bomb but everything else was just okay. This place was popping though when we picked up our food so must be one of the better food places.

We enjoyed ice creams and mochi ice creams we picked up from Target then all headed to bed.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Magnolia

Saturday morning we left and headed to the Magnolia Silos and Market. We walked around mostly because we were waiting for our table at Magnolia Table.

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Emmy & Mellie Dee | Magnolia Table

While we waited for our food I brought out the glow in the dark tattoos and Emmy chose everyone’s. Something to keep her entertained.

The food came but nothing to special to write home about. Mostly busy due to Chip and Joanna Gaines being famous else, I douby it’d be a hyped up place. Also our food was super cold but our server was perfect!

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Waco, Texas | Kindle, Watermelon Margarita, Blasian Asian, Marvel Card Game

Back to the house where I enjoyed some fine reading and swims with everyone. I went with SIL to pick up dinner from Blasian Asian whole Sissy made watermelon margaritas. Since a lot of people had leftovers we didn’t order as much food. Yay for cleaning out the fridge!

Sissy, BIL, Brudda and I played a few rounds of Marvel card game before calling it a night. But at 3am I got a phone call from our security system that our alarm went off. And my car decided to leave early but no worries. All is good!

2021 | Week 66 of Quarantine | Sushihana

Getting back early meant a lot of relaxing time. I went grocery shopping with Mum and June and we ordered different foods from different places. The sashimi hit the spot.

It was a nice trip where our family was finally able to be together in the same house for the weekend and I won’t take it for granted.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Bakery, Italian, Japanese, Pizza, Sightseeing, Texas, Waco

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Birthdays & San Antonio

May 16, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Nails & Hair

Started off the week doing my own nails and curing my hair. I’ve realized my SUPER long hair looks great curled.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Pearl & Vine | Katy, Texas | Birthday Dinner | Mallory, Beth, Mellie Dee

Tuesday, I met up with Mallory & Beth and Pearl and Vine for my early birthday celebration. We pretty much ordered the entire menu. Everything tasted pretty great. It was a bit on the louder side so it was hard to hear but other than that all was well. We enjoyed some drinks and had a great time talking about nothing. There were no screaming kids around as well so I hope the mamas had a great relaxing night.

Side note. The pink martini was actually clear. Mallory ordered it because we though a blue martini would be blue. Instead it was clear and named blue martini because it uses an olive stuffed with blue cheese.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Massage Heights | Birthday

Thursday, for my birthday, I finally used the Massage Heights gift cards my siblings and significant others got me back in 2019. It had enough for a one and a half hour massage and one hour facial. I had a grand time and wished I had a nice robe like theirs. There was a small part of me that wanted to steal it!

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Tiffs Treats, Starbucks, Los Balitos, Ginger Thai, Ice Cream Cake, Pokemon Puzzle | Birthday

I went and got my free Starbucks drink and some tacos from Los Balitos before heading home. Patricia got me Tiff Treats delivery so I gobbled some up. We ordered from Ginger Thai for dinner and enjoyed some Ice cream sandwiches as cake. Then I finished my Pokemon puzzle.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Shine on Heights | Houston, Texas | Haircut & Partial Balayage

Friday, I had a hair cut and decided on partial balayage. I’m still unknown on how I feel about the colour. It’s more red than I hoped and also, feel like he did a full than a partial. I’ve washed it out once and noticed some is turning more red than the purple we had hoped for. Yikes. I don’t hate it but … it’s more than I had asked for.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Frankenstein | Health & Medical Museum, Science Museum } Body Worlds & The Cycle of Life | Birthday

I was a little nervous meeting up with Frankenstein since I hadn’t told him I was getting all that craziness but he was supportive and said he liked it. Not sure if it’s true, but being supportive is all that matters.

We met up at the Health and Medical museum because I really wanted to see the Body Worlds and The Cycle of Life exhibit. Sadly, it wasn’t it but we did have a lot of fun in there. We then walked around the gardens and into the Science Museum to see what I had wanted to see. It was very eye opening and I’m thankful for those that donated themselves for science. It was also nice to listen to Frankenstein answer my questions.

We also walked around the Gem exhibits and we pretty much made fun of stuff and ooooed and aaaahed over others.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | Frankenstein | Lucille's | Houston, Texas | Birthday

We then stood outside my car with our indecisive selves trying to find a place to eat. We ended up at Lucille’s where we got old fashions, Brussel Sprouts, Oxtails, and Fried Chicken. Everything was delicious and I made a mess cleaning the bones. Thankful that Frankenstein was willing to lose sleep to spend time with me before I was gone for a week.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Cookie the Maltipoo, Pedicture, Summer Moon Coffee

Saturday morning, I started my drive, Starbucks in hand, to San Antonio. When I got there, I was able to meet Emily and Cookie. Then a pedicure and Summer Moon for coffee. We went to HEB to grab groceries before heading back to the house.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Dinner & Patricia's

Amy was so sweet in giving me a birthday present. I was able to use my Happy Birthday wine glass from her and I felt FANCY.

I made guacamole with instructions from Jakob. The rest was made by Patricia. Jakob also got us cookies from Crumbl.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Andy, Amy, Mellie Dee, Jakob, Patricia, Travis

It was a great night catching up with everyone. We had at least 5 different conversations going at the same time. Many interruptions, questions, interrogations. It was a lot and not enough at the same time. We did photoshoots and Andy tried to get everyone with that ugly filter. We sang, we joked, we threw down shade.

2021 | Week 61 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Patricia & Mellie Dee | Brunch & Smashin Crab

This morning, Andy, Amy, and Ana came over for brunch. We ate and talked mostly about boys and dating life. They left and I relaxed and watched “Those Who Wish Me Dead” with Patricia. She was nice enough to go to Smashin Crab with me before we headed to HEB to buy groceries for tomorrow’s dinner.

It’s been a whirlwind of a Birthday week and I feel so thankful for everyone.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: American, Coffee and Tea, Houston, San Antonio, Seafood, Sightseeing, South American, Texas

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 58 of Quarantine | US Golf & Games, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Loch Bar | Houston, Texas

April 25, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy & Rizzo Walks, Mellie Dee

We did some swell walks with Rizzo and Emmy. There were some days that weren’t good for walking but overall I think it went well. I put Emmy’s hair in a crazy bun like my own and she’s in love with it. Everyone says she looks great with it too.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | US Golf & Games | Frankenstein

Thursday night I met up with Frankenstein at US Golf & Games at eight. The place is in a not so great area but we made due with what they offered. We played basketball, putt putt, skeeball, and various arcade games like Mrs. Pac Man and Jurassic Park shooting. We also tried doing baseball but it was too slow and practically at our dollar.

Speaking of baseball, I went and tripped over a few bats as we were leaving. Yep, this is me, y’all!

We had given our tickets to the little boy next to us but when it started clearing out we kept our tickets and I went and got a duckie and snake. I said it was for Emmy, but it isn’t. The guy at the counter let Frankenstein get the same even though we didn’t have enough tickets. I wonder what he did with his toys.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy, JJ, Jacob, John | Sparkle Wine

Friday, I ended up working and then took Emmy to play at JJ’s. The first picture kills me because she literally sat there waiting for me to get off work so we could go.

All smiles, so much fun was had. Mallory and I had some wine that sparkles rose gold which was pretty cool.

JJ showed her his pokemon card collection as well as his new playground set. Emmy wasn’t a big fan of bugs and I’m certain JJ only remembers her wailing about them as he “killer” them for her.

Over 3 hours later we had to leave. The cutest thing happened. JJ went over to Mallory and said something along the lines of, Emmy is leaving and I’m sad. It’s crazy how they weren’t playing together in the beginning but ended up they were both sad to say goodbye.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy | Hobby Lobby, Whole Foods, World Market

Saturday morning, to get out of the house, I took Emmy to Hobby Lobby, Whole Foods and World Market. She was hungry but she LOVED shopping and asked if we could go to one more store. This girl is crazy.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy | Cornelius Nursery, Target, Zero Degrees

After dinner Emmy, Mum, June and I went to Cornelius Nursery and Target. Mum and June went to Fiesta while Emmy and I went and got drinks at Zero Degrees.

She ended up drinking pretty much all the pink and purple drinks. She said we had to share which is true but she hasn’t learned to not take all of everything. Slow and steady … She’ll get there.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Automatic Hair Curler

There was a sale for an automatic hair curler and I snagged one. I was tired after doing a few strands since my hair is so long but this morning I went and did my whole hair for testing purposes and it’s worth it. I just need to cut my hair though so it’ll finish quicker.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Frankenstein

I met Frankenstein at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center at noon. We walked for over three hours until I had to call it a day on walking. I went and got us palletas: watermelon for me and a passion fruit mango, I believe for him. So perfect due to the hotness.

I had my own water bottle and he kept it in his backpack with his water. I didn’t find out until I finished my water bottle that he had one for me too! I’m over here conserving my own when I could have drank so much more. We walked around their Nature Center as well and then decided on a whim to get drinks and snacks.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Loch Bar | Houston, Texas | Frankenstein

We ended up at the Loch Bar .. the fancy area, Rover Oaks. We were both in workout gear so I felt a little awkward but we both ended up getting two old fashioned each and shared the pork belly and mussels appetizers. We talked about so many random things and by the time I looked at my watch, it was flashing six pm. We bid farewell and I headed home.

I went home to an Emmy asking why I was gone so long. Sadly after my shower I started getting chills and now I’m just hot all over. Definitely red from the sun. He had sunscreen in his backpack too. I should have reapplied. Hoping I’ll feel better tomorrow.

2021 | Week 58 of Quarantine | Emmy, Ethan, Rizzo, Rocky, Mellie Dee

So much Emmy and Ethan time was had this week. I’m hoping work won’t go over too late again so I have even more time with them. I will say Ethan is not a fan of my curled hair and would scream. So weird. He probably thinks I’m someone else.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Bars and Pubs, Houston, Seafood, Sightseeing, Texas

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