Hanging Out Frog

On our front door, perfectly contoured on the hook was this little green frog: hanging out, watching people walk and insects fly by.

BBQ Cook-off

Nothing shouts Texas like bbq.  Faye and I were invited to the BBQ cook-off party that precedes the Houston Livestock and Rodeo event.  We have VIP invites so we rode a stretch Expedition going there and a stretch Hummer going back. It was our first limo ride and though it was nothing spectacular, it is a checkmark on the things to do before you die list.

The event was interesting because it was a showcase of culture.  Yep, the cowboys were all there: blue Levis and Wrangler jeans; ten-gallon hats; shiny boots, belts and big buckles.  The country music was playing and the smoke from the scores of grills billowing. 

At the end of the day, we got what we came for…BBQ brisket, ribs, sausage, chicken, margarita and beer. 

Happy Birthday, Faye!

Lots of things in High School are a blur now. One thing I will always remember was the day I saw Faye, the day I gazed at her eyes and got myself forever enchanted.

Faye, you are the most beautiful and the most important person in my life. And it’s not just me anymore. You are the most important person in Rakesh’s and Kareena’s lives, too.

Together we have been blessed with so many wonderful things and memories. In our life together, we have had the balance of good things and challenging things. We have done a lot of fun things, we have traveled frequently enough and you know we plan to travel more. We have also enjoyed some of the finer things in life.

I am indeed fortunate to be sharing the same bed with you, to have you by my side as we go through the freeways and alleyways of life, to have you as my partner as we raise our two kids.

It’s your big day tomorrow, September 9. Let’s have some margarita later and celebrate. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rakesh loves you. Kareena loves you. I love you.