Houston

A fews weeks ago, I went back to Houston to see Bryan for the first time since I left in July. It was just as I remembered and maybe better. The city is really fun and so special since this is where B has created his life. He had a lunch date with some of his new friends planned, a date night and running tracks for us-since he knew I was training. Can't verbalize how fun it was to be back in the normalcy of the south, in a car for transportation and mostly hanging out with my best buddy in the whole world like we used to. Almost can't wait until August when we are back in the same city for good.

I kissed this little man goodbye and headed south. (That's fancy face, loving it!)

It was so warm in Houston. These are numbers I haven't seen in months. I literally ran in shorts, had brunch on a patio in shorts, basked in the sun the entire trip and came home to 32 degrees...

Here's pics from date night, we went to Eddie V's. It was fun to get dressed up and be fancy with B, don't always get to do things like this when we only have a little time each weekend together.

 Could not get enough of this bread (think really the butter, which had salt, chives and paprika on it)

 My steak...I don't eat much red meat here, so this was a fabulous treat. It was one of the best steaks I've eaten in my life. It was perfectly cooked and HUGE! Luckily, I shared a little with Bryan. He had the red fish and said it was good.

 Our dessert was banana's foster. Oh my, this made for the perfect cap to the night! It, similar to my steak, was one of the best I've ever eaten. We had actually planned to go to another place for dessert that his friends had recommended, but after we saw this-there was no need. It was fabulous!

To work off all the calories we consumed, we spent some quality time on the trails at Herman Park (http://www.hermannpark.org/). This place is super neat. They have a golf course, a zoo, a local train that kids ride on, water features and ponds for paddleboating, running trails for all levels, gorgeous views and people from every walk of life enjoying all it has to offer. Here's a pic of the trails we ran on

Totally worth checking out if you are ever in Houston. This was a great weekend for us, almost too good. I have to admit, being away from home is getting harder. Miss you all.