Girls Trip to Galveston Part 2

If you missed Part 1 check it out HERE!

Saturday July 15, we slept in until around 8 and lounged around for a few hours planning our day, drinking coffee, and just relaxing.  We headed to the beach for a few hours with our donut floats for some sun and more photo ops. 

After some sun and swimming we headed back to the house around 4 for some really late lunch, a recharge nap, and to start getting ready to go out.  We decided on going to a Latin club in downtown Houston to celebrate Lesly's birthday.  It has literally been so long since I had been to a club/bar and it was really fun getting all dolled up.  We drove a little over an hour back into the city and found the club around 10.  We danced the night away and shut down the club at 2 am.  

After some much earned Whataburger I started the long drive back to our house as Lesly...slept it off!

Sunday July 16, was our last full day in Galveston before heading home on Monday so we decided to explore all the historic buildings and wonder aimlessly around downtown.  

Midday we passed by a taco truck and the light bulb went off.  Before we could turn around we saw another one so we decided to turn back and give each a try.  Best 3 bucks I think we spent.  

This truck above had the best tacos compared to the one below.  

After tacos we headed downtown and found a parking spot then just took off walking.  Took some great photos, browsed some shops, and then ate an early dinner before heading back to the house.  Our late night the night before started to catch up with us by around 6 so we cut the night short. 

We had a perfect weekend get-a-way!  It was so much fun and I hadn't had a girls get-a-way in a while.  We relaxed, explored, and had so much fun just not having too many plans!  I'm so glad we did this for Lesly's birthday!

Fun in the Sun!  Until next time!

Girls Trip to Galveston Part 1

Back in the middle of July me and my body building babes were group texting.  Amanda suggested that we get away for Lesly's birthday in July for a weekend at the beach in Galveston.  We all checked our calendars and were clear so I searched Airbnb and found a couple of options.   Once the group agreed I went to book and had the biggest problems with the site.  After going back and forth with support and not getting any results I said forget it....I have had the Airbnb app on my phone forever and love cruising the site and have had friends book through it but I personally never have and never will after such a horrible experience.  After a few fails the time to book was dwindling down we were wanting to go in less than a month so I wanted to get everything in order.  I immediately jumped over to VRBO  and found a cuter and cheaper beach house.  Booking was seamless.  Here is the listing that we chose https://www.vrbo.com/595953 I highly recommend using VRBO or also known as HomeAway and if you are in Galveston definitely check out this listing.  I will definitely be using this service again.  They even have an app that allows you to view your details, security codes to your house, speak with the owner, and view all other property details.  It was so simple and our rental exceeded our expectations.  It was 2 blocks or a very short walk from the beach and right down in the middle of all the sights of Galveston.

When it got down to going Amanda wasn't able to make the trip so Lesly and I loaded up our beach chairs, weekend bags and food and headed out Friday morning around 9.  We made it down to Galveston after stopping in Lufkin for a quick lunch around 3.  We made a Target run then checked into our house.  

The house was small but perfect for 2 or 3 people.  It was equipped with all the things we would need in a rental and was VERY clean!!  After unpacking we took no time getting into our swimsuits, packing our beach bags, and making the short walk to the beach. 

After several hours at the beach we headed back to the house to take a quick shower and put on some comfy clothes to head down to Pleasure Pier for some food and amusement park fun!

When on a girls trip you take a TON of pictures and everywhere is a photo-op!

I have a couple other pictures with this shark man from when I was little!  So fun recreating this picture as an adult. 

We rode a few rides but over did it with the first one right out of the gate.  We did one of those retro spin and twirl rides and made us both so sick!!!  We got to watch a beautiful sunset set over Galveston from the ferris wheel and even sat on a bench and drank a couple beers on our way back to the house. That night after a shower we headed downtown to get take-out pizza and some bread sticks.  After stuffing our faces and talking the night away we headed to bed to rest up for our next few days in Galveston celebrating the birthday girl!

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Insta Dump #40

July was another busy month full of parties, beaches, and a lot of work.  

rainy Saturday coffee and Netflix// 4th of July// nails and magazine matched// throw back to high school// 4 year anniversary// booty gains// drinks with my pedi// blog work// 2 scoop Tuesday// girls weekend drinks// working late// 2 must haves my gallon and Fossil// create a life where everyday is a vacation// working out muscle soreness// night out at the club// beach days// donuts and buns// Tony showing off his booty gains// blogger outfit// beach pic

Glow and The Bold Type

Two shows that have completely grabbed my attention and I can't get enough of are Glow a Netflix Original and the new Freeform show, The Bold Type.

I had been seeing and hearing about Glow around the Internet and blogosphere so about a month ago I decided to give it a whirl.  Well a whirl turned into a complete binge and I watched all 10 episodes in a couple days or should I say a couple nights. LOL  It was so good and actually based loosely on actual event.  In the 80's what is now I guess WWE tried starting or did start the women's wrestling division and this show is a show about a group of misfits making a TV show.  It was so good in a quirky can't look away way. Of course when it ended I felt closure but it was so good I really wanted more.  Good thing a few weeks after I finished Glow a new show premiered on Freeform.....cue The Bold Type

Wow this show...is so good in so many different ways I just don't even know what to say about it.  First off go set your DVR to start recording it immediately then come back and finish reading.... it is the perfect dare I say even better replacement to Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, and possibly Sex and the City...I KNOW!! How could it be right...??? Well the show is about 3 mid-twenty something friends who work at Scarlett magazine....a knock off of Cosmo in the real world and it goes about their lives and their struggles with their own insecurities, money, boys, careers, and sexuality problems.  It literally is one of those shows that makes you want to pack your bags, move to NYC, and become a writer who always is fashion forward living the life of chaos and sexiness. LOL  I'm so hooked I save it and savor every minute that I watch it late at night on Tuesdays when I have the living room to myself.  I know I have a problem but once you watch one episode you will too I promise!

In my notes to research are Riverdale..apparently it is also awesome!

Recipe: The Best Apple Crisp

Recipe and picture found HERE

If you read my honeymoon posts then you will know that our resort had THE BEST apple crisp and every night for 7 nights straight I ordered it from room service! I usually don't like hot fruit dishes like cobblers, fruit pies, or crisps but all of a sudden it is the perfect dessert.  I have played with different versions of my own little apple pies with random ingredients from my pantry but the other day I figured I would look up an actual recipe so I can get a good crumble on top...that's what makes it delicious of course. 

I had some apples in my fruit basket that were past the eating stage but not rotten.  I like to eat apples when they are very crispy and juicy and these were more at the soggy stage.  I found the above recipe and picture on Pinterest and gave it a go. This recipe is so simple as it is normal ingredients you would have in your kitchen already.  I didn't measure my apples I just used all I had and they filled up the entire 9x13 dish so it worked.  

To say the crisp was a hit was me is an understatement I at almost the entire dish by myself by Wednesday night and I baked it on Monday night!!!! Hendrik wasn't a fan....bummer LOL that just meant more for me!  I will definitely be marking this as a favorite but won't be buying many more apples otherwise I am going to have a big problem on my hands....my weight gain! LOL

If you are needing a quick and easy dessert for a gathering or just to make then this is for sure it.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.  

Follow my Pinterest food board GET IN MY BELLY for other recipes that I have tried or plan on trying.