Spring Break Day 2 & 3

Amazingly, I really do forgot how much I love Spring Break. The sleeping in, the warmer weather, and the time. Oh the time. To do whatever. I. Want. Yesterday was spent driving to Dallas. I left in the morning and made a few stops along the way. One being a piano shop off of I-45 in the Woodlands - way far from Katy. By the way, I'm looking to buy a used piano if you know of someone who wants to sell theirs. Moving on, I got into Allen around 5 and spent the early evening talking with my mom and taking a walk with Cody the dog. That evening, I ate dinner with my parents, watched TV, and went to Target. We actually tried to watch a VHS copy of Return to Me. Oh I just heard you sigh because you love that movie. It was all staticy and so we went to Target to buy a DVD of it which they didn't have. So we shopped instead and I got a green shirt (which I didn't wear) for St. Patty's Day.

Today was the day of visiting many people. I got to see some old friends Julie and Katie and their sweet babies this morning. Then I had a lunch date with my Dad. Then I went to see my Grandmother. Then I went home and napped from all the excitement. Then tonight for dinner, I met up with my sweet friends Julie and Michelle. They made me homemade pizza and cupcakes. So yummy. And we played Banana Scrabble which is not the name but I cannot for the life of me think of the real name right now. It's like speed Scrabble. It was such a good time to catch up with people I haven't seen in a while here. Tomorrow, Day 4, holds lunch with Keith and some invitation making.

Spring Break Day 1

Oh how I love Spring Break. Technically, Spring Break started on Saturday, but really I would have had that off anyways so we'll start with yesterday, Day 1. Yesterday was my only day in Houston this week. I cleaned house (a little) and got to eat lunch with Ben. We ate at one of his favorite places near his work - Burger Shack. Really good burgers I admit. After that, a leisurely trip to the Chiropracter after doing a few errands and then....SHOPPING! I went shopping with a friend who was not working yesterday to the Galleria. Amazingly, I really didn't spend much but it was still a delight. I just feel so fancy shopping at the Galleria. Last night, since we have not been to the grocery store because we'll both be gone this week, we had no food so...guess we had to go out :). We went to Fridays which Ben loves and I go to for him. The service was terrible and the food was good. Came home, Ben packed for 2 trips (work in Louisiana and Pebble beach with my Dad), cleaned the kitchen and went to bed.

Day 2 holds a drive to Allen, a trip to the piano store waaaaay far away on 45, but on my way to Dallas, and time with my friend Jamie. Can't wait!

Deep Fried and Tim McGraw

Monday night, Ben and I and the Ramseys went to the Houston Rodeo. I hadn't been since I went on the tour of Texas with my sweet roommates my senior year of college and Ben had never been to the rodeo in Houston. We had a lot of fun! And of course, the natorious carnival food was a must. Before I even ate my calorie-filled dinner, I had some of these:

Yep, deep fried oreos. And actually, when I was looking for a picture of them, I found a site with the top 7 bad-for-you carnival foods and guess what was #1...fried oreos. Oh man but they were good. Just like a corn dog without the dog and instead a melt in your mouth oreo. So go for it! Splurge and try one...you'll love it :).

Tim McGraw did a great job and even shook everyone's hands on the bottom rows. Took him at least 20 or more minutes to make his way around but he got them all. Impressive and a good way to make fans. His songs remind me of high school and college when I first started listening to them. So, go to the rodeo and enjoy!

We did it!!

Today, I ran the Rodeo Run 5K. In my previous post, I was saying how I was really hoping to run it all. 1.5 miles was my longest run EVER before today, so it was going to be a stretch. But my sweet Ben gave me many motivational speeches and was there to support me. Every time I wanted to quit, I thought about how great it would be at the end when I could say "I ran it all!". And so I did it! Farthest run ever for me. And Ben was waiting at the finish line right when I crossed.

Famous words after the race: "I think I'm going to throw up." I wish it had been a little more glamorous. Also, Liz ran with me and that helped greatly. We ran together until the last mile and she was also so encouraging. She did so great also and finished a little before me. All in all a great day. Next: Aid Sudan 5K in April.

Both the pics above are from before the race - So many people.

Above - before the race, so excited! Below, afterwards reenactment of the race. My face was not so happy the whole race.

Weird night

Yep, its snowing again. Where do we live again? I thought it was Houston, but I think I must be mistaken. Ben is gone for the night to Plaquemine, Louisiana (for work). He will be missed. On the bright side, I'm making myself veggies for dinner (my new favorite foods!) and tonight is the first night for the women's figure skating which is my favorite event. So excited!

Running!

Today I ran 1.5 miles straight!! My goal was 3 miles by a week from next Saturday, but I'm not sure its going to happen unless I run like everyday from now until then. We'll see. I'm running (probably walking a little too) in the Rodeo Run on February 27th. Hopefully at least I can get to 2 miles....

It has finally come to Katy!

So, I don't know about you, but I love frozen yogurt. In the past, TCBY has been my go-to for frozen yogurt - white chocolate moose shiver with reeses or peanut butter chips. But, in the last year, these amazing new shops have been popping up that have tons of fun flavors, self-serve toppings, and then you pay by the ounce. I LOVE THESE PLACES! I first went to one in Austin with some school friends. Then, I found one in College Station. And then there's even one in Sugarland. But I live in Katy. Far away from all those places and definitely not on the way home from anywhere.

But TODAY, I stumbled upon Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt....IN KATY! It is right near my house, on the way home from my favorite store, the Loft. Wow, couldn't be better. Ben and I stopped there today after going to the (very windy and cold) driving range. I'm in heaven!

Staying on the food subject, the cooking revamp has been going well. Grocery shopping was so easy this week - just got lots of veggies and some meats and then a few other basics like cereal and milk. Thanks all for the great comments, recipes, and ideas! Tonight, I am actually trying Laura's tilapia marinated in lemon juice and garlic salt with some sides of sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli. YUM!