while I didn't drive and enjoyed gazing out the window...and taking pictures, of course. So cool!
He had chicken fried steak with macaroni and cheese. I think he was too excited because he only ate about half his food. (Strange fact I just thought about: Eric will ONLY eat Luby's macaroni and cheese.)
Afterwards, we went for a ride - and were stopped by a train. 
I was the only person out at the beach that morning. Let me start by saying I am terrified of water but there are times when I really like the beach. Everything was fine. I'd been out there for at least half an hour. All of a sudden it hit. I saw the line where the water had been a little earlier from the high tide, glanced at the jetties and realized all the water standing on the other side and saw I was out there all alone. Panic hit. I grabbed my camera bag, cupped my hands around my eyes (it helps if I can't see the water and block it out) and ran. I should mention that it wasn't easy to run and climb back up the jetty rocks with all my stuff while in flip flops, especially during panic mode. There was one man on the jetties and I'm pretty sure he thought I had problems but I didn't care. As soon as I got back up to the parking lot I was better. Man. I'm getting worked up just thinking about it. When I got in the car I saw this one-legged seagull standing here. I had to get a picture of him too.
when I want to get out while everyone is at work and school? You get pictures of me and my shoes. I have a few more from this day but it's birds. Since the last post was a bird, I thought I'd break it up a little. I don't even like birds but since they're always around, I get pictures.
Kat Von D came to Houston yesterday for a book signing. It was fun. We sat in line (number 6) for 7 hours. Eric's friend caught up with us so at least he had a buddy there. We made friends with everyone around us. Eric bought Apples to Apples around 2:30 or 3:00. We had a group of 5 gathered around to play, with others eventually joining in. It was pretty funny and killed about 2 hours. When the time finally came, I'll admit it was pretty cool. When Eric's turn came up, Kat said, "Dude, I love your jacket" - I think that totally made his day.
It's like a miniature coconut pie. They're so good. Do yourself a favor and try it if you come across one...and then have one for me too.
Eric's birthday! It was last weekend. He loved his cake. It had his strat on it. Cute, huh? No, I wasn't preoccupied with making the cake, just the planning.
This is a little coyote/fox thing we came across during our walk. Actually, this coyote/fox thing made it the end of our walk.
Now it's time for old photo posts. Lauren's still the victim but I'll go ahead and add Jake too. Aw, how sweet. He's cleaning the food off her face.
Here they are with Dodo. I just wanted to put this up since Lauren's cheesing it up pretty hard. It looks like Jake probably wanted to be in the picture as much as he would today.
Oh well, I'm off to rummage through more pictures. Keep your fingers crossed... you could be next!
Now I'm off. There's housework to be done.
driving back and forth between the hotel and the property's trailer. Hey! Eric better keep those eyes on the road! I guess you can call it a road. It's more of a gravel path. Still, have no fear because this isn't his first rodeo. I think this is probably easier to drive than the massive Jeep he's taken on this route in the past.
The mornings and afternoons were the same with them getting ready and me hanging out in the hotel room. I did learn how to play hearts on the computer. woohoo.
This is the walkway at the hotel.
You can see the rv from the hotel room. 
I'll post a few scenic shots tomorrow.
and ready to sleep in my own bed. I went for a stroll and have more pictures to post but I'm way too tired right now. I'll start tomorrow.
It's been a few years since I've had a scanner. I finally broke down and asked for a super-duper printer with all the frills. Well, I wasn't actually thinking about myself. Research papers are becoming more frequent and our other printer is massive and a pain in the butt. I thought I'd get this grand contraption so I could have some fun too. On that note, let the fun begin!
Once I got home I admired the smiley face and dug in. I know, you're probably thinking how a taco with potato, bacon and cheese is loaded with calories. Get over it. I did drink a DIET Dr. Pepper with it.
Doesn't it look good? Their hot sauce is pretty good. I can smell the garlic in it.
So as I stood in the kitchen eating my taco while dancing to the Texas Tornados on my iPod, I could tell my mood was already better.
This right here is fine, as long as it doesn't keep up much longer.
It started with my pastel colored gown. I was chilly so I added Cosme's plaid shirt. My legs needed some cover so I threw on a pair of jeans. Cosme was running a little late so I went outside to get his truck going. Ouch, that wind hurt. I grabbed Eric's jacket next. I continued on with my morning routine and stopped for a minute to realize what all I was wearing. (At this point I had already taken off my black flats.) Not only did it not match but only half of it was mine. Just think, I actually considered wearing this to take Eric to school.
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