Birthday fun

It is almost my birthday, with covid concerns (and also the tough to predict baseball schedule - GO ASTROS!)  I did not try to put together any big plans, but very happily celebrated with my husband on Saturday.

The winery we are members of has built out a new location, including vines!  As part of our membership, we were able to enjoy a bottle of wine and a chef-created charcuterie tray in their outdoor area.  It was a great way to spend the afternoon and to show Kevin the winery (I've seen it a few times, both with curbside wine pick up and popping in once they allowed visitors inside, but it was his first trip and my longest).

the item that looks like raisins are tart cherries - and they are delicious, as are the spanish almonds and the other meats and cheeses we forgot to ask about.  wine is a sauvignon blanc.

The winery has chickens to keep bugs off the vines, they are funny to watch.  They also look to keep the chef's well stocked with eggs!  We had a scary moment when a hawk seemed to be hunting them.  The chickens hid, and other members made sure the owners at least knew they need to keep an eye on it. 

We were also able to watch some demolition in process across the street - interesting reminder we are still in the city. I am not sure what the building was that they are demolishing but they have been busy (pretty sure it used to look like the one on the left).  We will have to see what it looks like next time we go.  If you find yourself in west Houston, go check out Nice Winery!