Every so often we want out of the house bright and early and have a desire to discover a new coffee shop. Today we are off to Pink Coffee in Garland and from the minute we drive up, we understand the name. Goodness --- this a TON of pink. Yes, you can get into the carriage and take pictures with the giant pink bunny. Wow.
Good morning!!!! It's time to get moving. Mister and Kelly are enjoying the sunshine with coffee and conversation and I'm finishing up some Facebook group posts. Saturdays mean new steps in our Quilt-A-Longs. At any rate. The day is lovely and with Kelly's departure around 8:30, we hopped in the car for a walk at the zoo. Daffodils are the first greeting we have as we step out of the car. Lovely, simply lovely.
An early morning walk to the coffee shop starts out our day and then some necessary home chores take place, BUT -- the afternoon is all ours. We are on our way down to Oak Cliff for the Mardi Gras parade and it's a drizzly, cold day. Hmmmm --- last year it was just cold and now we get rain along with it. Drat. As we are driving, a quick look at the Leaning Tower of Dallas. This has been in the news all week as the building that just won't go down. It was imploded and this part still stands. Perhaps there is a reason it wants to stay.
We have so enjoyed out day seeing history come alive. It's time to relax and Bitter Sisters is along the way. Well, kind of, but it's not far off our path. With Mardi Gras weekend celebrations abounding, they have free shrimp etouffee, dirty rice, and King cake. Dinner is solved, although we really aren't that hungry as our lunch was pretty late.
On the road again and still heading north. As we arrive in Melissa, it's a stop at Buc-ees to search for a new hat.
All stops at Buc-ees require a restroom break and I want to state right here and now that one of the reasons I love this place is that they have this part of life down pat. I've stated loudly many times that there needs to be either a sink or at the very least, hand sanitizer in the stalls and here it is. Perfect. Just add that to all the reasons this is the best place to stop when you are driving around.
Happy Birthday to Mister!!! We have decided to spend the day playing around the metroplex and as he has been mentioning donuts for about 3 months now, that is our first stop. A funky little shop down near Love Field is the ticket and as we sit and enjoy our sweet treat, the traffic in and out of here is non-stop. Lots and lots of Saturday morning Dad/Child visits. Love those traditions.
For two months in a row, I am able to attend Red Hats luncheon. I know that that is coming to an end quickly, but I'm loving it while it lasts. March is out for me and although I can't locate the email, I think both April and May hit during my retreats as well. It is what it is. I'll be pretty clear after that until fall. Fingers are crossed!!
