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Best of 2009: New Food

Jake's Onion Rings

My best food find of 2009? Easy, the onion rings from Jake’s Grill in Pearland, Texas. Even if you don’t like onion rings, try them.

I was never a fan of onion rings but would steal one of Matt’s here or there. This year, not sure if it was me being pregnant, but something came over me and I fell in love with these onion rings. I ate them more than I want to admit.

When my mother-in-law told me that these were the best onion rings she had eaten in 30 years, that kind of made me realize how good they must be. I didn’t have anything to compare them to.

I did try onion rings at a place I don’t want to name, and they were horrible. Take me back across the street to Jake’s and fast!

If you are in the Houston area, I totally recommend a quick trip down 288 to Pearland to try them for yourself.

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12/12/2009 | Best of... | No Comments

Video: Snowing in Pearland, Texas





Video: Snowing in Pearland, Texas

Originally uploaded by .imelda


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12/04/2009 | Close to Home | No Comments

Family friend loses house and father in fire

Family friend loses house and father in fire

Family friend loses house and father in fire, originally uploaded by .imelda.

I hope this email finds you well. Forgive me for getting this message through more than one platform. I am calling on my social network to help me with a cause close to my heart.

My daughters best friend lost his father and his house last night to a fire in Pearland, TX. His mother had already left the family when he was an infant so he has no parents. He is a great, hard working kid and I am so sorry for his loss. Danielle has already collected $150 from my son’s daycare just by telling the story this afternoon. We have received a few restaurant gift cards as well. Danielle has even started talking to neighbors to see if anyone can help. I am so proud of her.

Randy, who is 16, his grandmother, and brother now have nothing. His grandmother is elderly and handicapped and Randy is her primary care giver.

I am trying to collect money for the family so they can buy much needed items like clothes, bedding, groceries, school supplies and other necessities. They are staying with a family member for the time being and have shelter.

To read and view video at khou: http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou081021_mp_pearland-fire-fatality.13718108b.html

To read story at the Houston Chronicle: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/pearland/news/6071290.html

I know economic times are rough but if you can find a few bucks to contribute, please visit the ChipIn page at http://hickman.chipin.com/house-fire-victims.

If you feel called to do so, please spread the word to help the cause. Forward this message via email, to your network of friends and family, Twitter the Chipin link, post to Facebook, you know the social media drill :D

Thank you for your time and help.

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10/22/2008 | Things Others Say, This and That | 1 Comment

Hurricane Ike 2008

Hurricane Ike 2008. What to say?

Our family evacuated at 11am on Thursday to Austin, Texas to my brother-in-law’s house as well as my sister-in-law’s parents house. My in-laws and Matt’s 98 year old grandmother is also with is. We are sooo thankful for Dan and Margaret and their family for taking us in and feeding us. Mason loves Mr. Jim and his fish pond.

Best Pals

We have been lucky to be able to spend more time with our new 5 month old niece too!

Hannah

All we could do was watch TV and stay connected via web, email and Twitter, thank god.

We are so thankful to my sister and neighbors who have given us updates on our house and city. Apparently our house is fine on the outside but a down fence. No idea what the inside is like, I hope dry.

It’s Sunday night at about 11pm and our house still has no power. As soon as it does we are going home, but taking it day by day. Matt, Mason and I got to go out for a bit. For a second I thought this was a vacation but need to save money since we have no idea what supplies we may need. We went to Luby’s for dinner, took Mason to play at Zilker Park until dark, then headed to Austin Java on Barton Springs to relax. We needed the time on our own for a bit and it was a beautiful night.

Austin Java hitting the spot!

This is a photo of Chevron, where I work. I’m not in this building but across the street and there are many windows out there too. I will be out of work at least until Thursday since schools are also out.

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2008-09-13 – Hurricane Ike – 152, originally uploaded by meltedplastic.

Chevron [Enron Tower] lost some windows during Hurricane Ike.

Back to more news coverage.

Miss all our Houston area friends and family and wishing the best.

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09/14/2008 | Close to Home, Flickr Photo Fave | No Comments

Mason’s first dentist appointment

Mason at the Dentist

Mason at the Dentist

Today Mason had his first dental appointment and I had to miss it. Matt took him, and without even asking, he took a few photos. Bless you dear husband!

Mason had a great time, he told me he was a good boy and he has no cavities! I was expecting him to give the dentist a bit of trouble but he decided to be a big guy and be good. This pediatric dental practice in Pearland, is apparently VERY kid friendly, they even have TVs at each station.

Since Mason didn’t have any cavities, he had his name entered into a NO CAVITY drawing for a prize at the end of the week. Would be nice for him to win and encourage his great dental habits.

If you have a kid and are looking for a dentist, we recommend, Pearland Pediatric Dentistry :D

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08/13/2008 | Close to Home | 1 Comment