Go Astros!!!

As a part of Duane's birthday extravaganza, we planned an overnight trip to Houston to see the Astros play the Cubs.  We checked in to our hotel, the Houston Hilton Americas in Downtown Houston, just 2 blocks from Minute Maid Park. It is a fabulous hotel; we really liked it there!!!  We went to the ballpark a little early and met Talitha, Rob, and Casey at the Homeplate Bar & Grill, which is just outside the entrance to the park.   At gametime we ventured across the street to the game and hiked several miles up to our seats on the Terrace Deck. Once we had caught our breath, we realized that the seats were located just beside the Foul Pole in right field--and were pretty good seats.  We didn't miss any of the Astros as they beat up on the Cubs Saturday night.  

After the game it was back to our hotel to freshen up for a night on the town.  We cabbed it to Flying Saucer and then  made our way to MacElroy's pub and Molly's Pub.  At Molly's we felt right at home and played darts while we bowled a game. The downtown scene is quite active on weekends, and it was lots of fun to people watch as we made our way from pub to pub, but the downtown prices remind us of how spoiled we are here in Bryan/College Station!!!

Sunday was busy, busy, busy.  We had tickets to the game, and in addition to Robert, Talitha, and Casey, others were coming in for the game.  Chris and Shannon came to the Sunday Game, and Crystal & Jeremy were bringing Noah to his very first MLB game. Sadly, the Astros lost on Sunday; apparently, Chris & Jeremy brought their Rangers karma with them.

We flew (almost literally) out of Sunday's game so we could get to Granny's birthday party.  Adding to our time crunch was the fact that I had left my phone in the hotel room, but the security at the hotel took care of me and retrieved my phone and we were on our way to her birthday party.    It was a very nice party; Duane's mother did a great job planning and putting together a fun party for Granny's ##th birthday!  Good Times!!  Good Times!!

Now we're home, and good news...the apartment is still in one piece!!!  It was the first time we left Deuce alone and able to come in and out at will.  He was a good boy! Today was supposed to be a day of recuperation, but the AC has died and we're waiting for a call from the repairman.  I guess it never really ends, does it!?!?!