Dan and I have spent some of our time tracking down the finer attractions of Houston. In between those excursions, we have happened upon Houston's real treasures - the Beer Can House (you can guess what this house is covered with), and our own favorite - the antelope head house. Okay, so that's not a real attraction, but when we saw it, we just had to capture the moment. Usually people just keep the antlers from the animals they've killed. These people wanted to preserve the whole head. Rumor has it that squirrels will eat animal busts like that so maybe that's why it's partially protected with a piece of cloth? It's a mystery.

Big man on campus

Well, as most of you know, Dan and I are spending the summer in Houston, Texas while he completes two internships. He just started his second internship this week and is enjoying it so far.

We have gotten majorly spoiled this summer, too! Thanks to the firms, we have gone to see Spamalot and Treasure Island, taken a dinner cruise out of Galveston, had lots of fancy dinners, painted pottery, and gone to a Houston Dynamos soccer game to name a few.

Cruise out of Galveston

Dynamos Game

Houston itself is a pretty cool city. It's the 5th largest city in the country, but it doesn't feel that big. Not that I would really know - I work from our apartment all day on our janky patio furniture, but whenever I get to venture out of my confines, it seems pretty agreeable. The heat and humidity are pretty intense, but other than that, I'm really enjoying it. The people here are especially friendly. When I go to the store, most of the employees are helpful and nice. Also, creepy men on the metro tell me and my sister-in-law to "Stay beautiful." How nice.

The one problem I have with Houston is the toll it's taking on my hair. I mean, I spend time to do it (see left), and then after 15 minutes outside, it looks like this (see right)!
What's a girl to do? Sike. Totally kidding. I like to brush my hair as big as I can get it sometimes just for fun. And if there's a good place to do it, it's Houston. This humidity is just what I need to take my hair's volume to the next level. If anyone wants to challenge me to a frizz-off, bring it on. It weirds Dan out for some reason. I say, if you've got it, flaunt it!

So, those are just some of the things we've been doing lately. It's been a great summer. This weekend we're going to Austin to visit Dan's brother's family. His parents and one of his sisters are coming down too so it should be a good time!

Also, let me know what you think about this blog... if no one's reading it, I may just have to spend my time in more worthwhile pursuits.

Here's the only caveat - I may not be any good at this.