Marriage means sharing everything...including colds. At least this one is a very mild one.
Last weekend my throat was hurting and nose was running and later in the week I was sneezing up a storm. Its finally gone away for me - though K heard about it while I had it. As of yesterday afternoon, he has it.
Its weird to see how and when the same sicknesses hit us -- I just warned him about the sneezing that is to come, and there have been times we he's been able to list out what I'll get and how far into its course. Its reassuring and also annoying to know what ailments you're about to suffer through.
The worst sicknesses we catch seem to come from the kiddos in our lives (looking at you nephew and at you Gabriel - his first birthday party knocked 12+ adults out for a good day and a half with a stomach bug), *knock on wood* we haven't had one of those in a while.
Good thing we're already making soup today, that will help a sore throat!
We'll still have a great day and are ready to cheer on our Texans against Peyton!!!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
best patio in Houston
Its starting to feel like fall and we could not be happier!
K and I had plans to meet for dinner after work, and when I saw how nice it was this morning I started thinking that we needed to go to eat somewhere with a patio. He agreed and we both put our thinking caps on....
Too funny, we both separately looked online for what places have the best patios and came up with the same answer: Backstreet Cafe
Neither of us had ever been there, but we will definitely be back! The patio is pretty wonderful - large with plenty of seating, and with it being walled in you don't realize you're right off a busy Houston street (Shepherd). Its large enough that the wall doesn't make it feel too closed-in. We were there early (good since we didn't have reservations) and didn't see it all lit up - they lit candles and lights were coming on in the fountain and trees as we were getting ready to go, but I'm sure its pretty at night.
The food was outstanding as well! We each had a seafood dish - his was pecan crusted trout and mine was a special of the day (grouper). The ingredients were all very fresh, and I was amazed that K ate (and liked) some butternut squash that came with his meal. I may dream about what I had, and saw several other things I want to try.
I'd read that they have an award-winning sommelier, so we had to take advantage and get a drink. The wine list was long, but instead we each got a specialty drink called "what the angels drink" - wine and moscato, lime juice, bitters and cointreau and watermelon ice cubes....it really might be what they serve in heaven, and strong WOW.
Neither of us wanted to leave.
K and I had plans to meet for dinner after work, and when I saw how nice it was this morning I started thinking that we needed to go to eat somewhere with a patio. He agreed and we both put our thinking caps on....
Too funny, we both separately looked online for what places have the best patios and came up with the same answer: Backstreet Cafe
Neither of us had ever been there, but we will definitely be back! The patio is pretty wonderful - large with plenty of seating, and with it being walled in you don't realize you're right off a busy Houston street (Shepherd). Its large enough that the wall doesn't make it feel too closed-in. We were there early (good since we didn't have reservations) and didn't see it all lit up - they lit candles and lights were coming on in the fountain and trees as we were getting ready to go, but I'm sure its pretty at night.
The food was outstanding as well! We each had a seafood dish - his was pecan crusted trout and mine was a special of the day (grouper). The ingredients were all very fresh, and I was amazed that K ate (and liked) some butternut squash that came with his meal. I may dream about what I had, and saw several other things I want to try.
I'd read that they have an award-winning sommelier, so we had to take advantage and get a drink. The wine list was long, but instead we each got a specialty drink called "what the angels drink" - wine and moscato, lime juice, bitters and cointreau and watermelon ice cubes....it really might be what they serve in heaven, and strong WOW.
Neither of us wanted to leave.
Monday, September 17, 2012
House projects
We had a VERY productive weekend for house projects.
We found a great wall hanging for the living room , a must since the big empty spot on the wall had been starting to bug me. We put it up in record time (for us) and got a great deal on it - thank you Garden Ridge lady who came up with a price out of her head since it had no price tag. It complements our other wall hangings really well, and K even found the sailboat on the mantel also at Garden Ridge. I never shop there but think I should start.
We also finally replaced our bathroom towels, bathmats, and soap dispensers (which were dying). It looks like an entirely new bathroom! We were overdue to replace the towels, I am pretty sure the ones we were using were the ones we'd registered for.
I like small projects that we can do in an afternoon.
Sitting in my chair now I can look over that the wall hanging instead of the empty spot and it makes me happy :) I can even see it better now. I'm back to my old glasses for a while. I was not happy with my new glasses and went back again to get them adjusted, it turns out the pupilary distance (try saying that 3 times fast) isn't right so they'll have to get new lenses made for me. Here's hoping this new set does the trick. I wish I could buy glasses online, but with my prescription and bifocals and all, I am so glad I have a brick and mortar store to go to with any issues, and I love that they are open on Saturdays!
Sunday was also great since we had a big Texans win!
We also finally replaced our bathroom towels, bathmats, and soap dispensers (which were dying). It looks like an entirely new bathroom! We were overdue to replace the towels, I am pretty sure the ones we were using were the ones we'd registered for.
I like small projects that we can do in an afternoon.
Sitting in my chair now I can look over that the wall hanging instead of the empty spot and it makes me happy :) I can even see it better now. I'm back to my old glasses for a while. I was not happy with my new glasses and went back again to get them adjusted, it turns out the pupilary distance (try saying that 3 times fast) isn't right so they'll have to get new lenses made for me. Here's hoping this new set does the trick. I wish I could buy glasses online, but with my prescription and bifocals and all, I am so glad I have a brick and mortar store to go to with any issues, and I love that they are open on Saturdays!
Sunday was also great since we had a big Texans win!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Wonderful weekend
We had a great weekend!
Saturday was spent running errands and taking care of some overdue chores around the house.
Thank goodness for opticians! I'd been having problems with my new glasses - splitting to see double - and went to get them adjusted...I can already tell that I can see better and will be able to wear them without getting a headache. I cannot believe that my new glasses are J Lo brand. I bought them not because of that, but in fact despite that fact. Luckily as the lady at the store said, once you take the sticker off the lens it doesn't say JLo anywhere on it.
We finally put up the Texans flag that's been hanging out in our garage for longer than we should admit. K has had the flag for years and had displayed it at his house 2 houses ago....I don't think we ever put it up at our last house and had started the project but never finished it at this house. We bought the flag pole almost a year ago, and didn't get to it, than when we did the starters were getting hurt and K didn't want to jinx it. It took 2 trips to Ace hardware, and we ended up using glue and duct tape to finish the job (tools of champions), it looks great and is up in time for the new season!
Today (Sunday), K went to the Texans home opener and what a game it was! I didn't watch it, but I know he had a great time. It was White Out day so he wanted to wear head-to-toe white, including a white baseball hat. We cleaned it up on Saturday -- the key, drown it in Spray N Wash and put it in the dishwasher in a frame to keep its shape. It looks like a new brand new hat!
I spent Sunday with my parents and sister at my parents' house and we went to the bazaar at the church for a BBQ lunch. They could not have asked for better weather, the cool front came through and it was just gorgeous outside! While we were there we went to see the newly renovated church. It was closed for renovations all summer and just recently reopened. The new flooring and pews look really bright and beautiful , though I wonder why they put tile under the pews, easier to keep clean I guess. I wonder if it will be louder and I'm not sure why the new doors and the door to the cry room don't have doorknobs. I could not believe they didn't have bingo. The live auction was happening while we were there, how a person talks that fast I'll never know. We each bought one raffle ticket, I have my fingers crossed for the
Austin getaway.
Saturday was spent running errands and taking care of some overdue chores around the house.
Thank goodness for opticians! I'd been having problems with my new glasses - splitting to see double - and went to get them adjusted...I can already tell that I can see better and will be able to wear them without getting a headache. I cannot believe that my new glasses are J Lo brand. I bought them not because of that, but in fact despite that fact. Luckily as the lady at the store said, once you take the sticker off the lens it doesn't say JLo anywhere on it.
Today (Sunday), K went to the Texans home opener and what a game it was! I didn't watch it, but I know he had a great time. It was White Out day so he wanted to wear head-to-toe white, including a white baseball hat. We cleaned it up on Saturday -- the key, drown it in Spray N Wash and put it in the dishwasher in a frame to keep its shape. It looks like a new brand new hat!
I spent Sunday with my parents and sister at my parents' house and we went to the bazaar at the church for a BBQ lunch. They could not have asked for better weather, the cool front came through and it was just gorgeous outside! While we were there we went to see the newly renovated church. It was closed for renovations all summer and just recently reopened. The new flooring and pews look really bright and beautiful , though I wonder why they put tile under the pews, easier to keep clean I guess. I wonder if it will be louder and I'm not sure why the new doors and the door to the cry room don't have doorknobs. I could not believe they didn't have bingo. The live auction was happening while we were there, how a person talks that fast I'll never know. We each bought one raffle ticket, I have my fingers crossed for the
Austin getaway.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Challenge accepted!
Its time to get serious about getting healthy! With 3 friends I'm doing a September challenge.
Here is what we are challenging ourselves to do:
1. 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 times a week
2. Eat out only twice a week
3. Drink alcohol moderately twice a week
What I love already is that they found a way to do a group text message so we can keep each other motivated! especially important since we are pretty spread out - 3 of us are all over Houston and one (the organizer) is in Atlanta. Thank you Delena for getting us motivated! I'm posting about it here since the more vocal I am with it, the more likely I am to stick with it.
I may even get K on board!
I know that #2 will be the hardest for me....just today I had an unexpected lunch outing at work. I did make good food choices and so I consider that a win!
Here is what we are challenging ourselves to do:
1. 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 times a week
2. Eat out only twice a week
3. Drink alcohol moderately twice a week
What I love already is that they found a way to do a group text message so we can keep each other motivated! especially important since we are pretty spread out - 3 of us are all over Houston and one (the organizer) is in Atlanta. Thank you Delena for getting us motivated! I'm posting about it here since the more vocal I am with it, the more likely I am to stick with it.
I may even get K on board!
I know that #2 will be the hardest for me....just today I had an unexpected lunch outing at work. I did make good food choices and so I consider that a win!
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