Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Hattiesburg Getaway









So each summer we usually try to go to Hattiesburg for a few days just to get away and spend time with family. It had been since March since we had gone and then it was only 1 night. We always try to go spend several days during the summer so Colby and Lindsay can play with their cousins and we can just have a change of pace. This year this might have been our only chance b/c July is going to be pretty busy with a trip to TX and Colby's birthday.
Anyway so we decided to drive up Friday after swim lessons. Colby was so excited! He loves going there! Lindsay was ready to go somewhere but I am not sure she understood where we were going until we got there and she was excited. Since we left after lunch Lindsay did sleep most of the way which was good. That was what we wanted =). We got in to Hattiesburg around 3. We went to the apartment and unloaded and just let the kids play and relax for a bit! We keep toys up there so its always so exciting for them to go get them out and play! We left around 4 to go to Austin's sister's house. This trip was different b/c Austin's mom and dad are actually in Alaska on a cruise. So we went to the country again another thing Colby LOVES doing! I think this was the most fun Lindsay had too. The last few times we were there she was really too little to do much! The kids played outside before dinner. They jumped on the trampoline, swang on a tree swing, chased chickens, cats, and dogs, and fished! So many fun things they can't do at home! We ate dinner and the kids all played inside together for awhile. They went back outside and had fun pulling each other down the hills in different ways. Even Lindsay got in on the action! Trips are getting easier with her now...I feel like she can mostly hang with the big kids. I still have to watch her but she is more independent and its not quite as exhausting as the last 2 years! She and I finally went inside though while the big kids had a camp fire and smores. By this time she was getting tired and just wanted to lay on the their couch and watch tv which was fine by me lol it was hot and I was getting bit by gnats! We got home late and put the kids to bed after a bath. It was nice having time to unwind. That night everyone slept great we were all worn out from the day's activities!
Saturday it was really nice to sleep in and take our time getting ready. Austin picked up Chickfila for breakfast and we just lounged around until about 9:45. We then headed out to the Hattiesburg Zoo. They have a splash pad so we sunscreened the kids up and dressed them in their swimsuits so they could cool off! Colby was a little dissapointed in the lack of things to do...its no Cool Zoo but he still managed to have fun with his little sis. We are working on an attitude of thankfulness and I told him to be thankful and enjoy the water. We spent a little time walking around after looking at animals but it was so hot! We ended the trip with a ride on their little train! I would have loved to stay longer and appreciate the zoo...its really come a long way but it was just so dang hot and getting close to lunchtime! We decided to leave and hop in the car and drive around USM. I would have loved to get out and walk but it was hot and the kids were getting tired especially Lindsay! Colby was very interested in us showing him where we went to class and what dorms mommy lived in! Afterwards we stopped for a quick lunch at Jimmy John's. We got back to the apartment and rested up! Lindsay took a nice long nap and Colby watched a movie. After rest time we went to pick up Wendi and the girls. They needed to bring Austin's dad's truck in to get a new tire and she stayed at SAM's to wait on it so we took all 4 kids back to the apartment to play and swim. We stayed in the pool for about 30 min but a storm chased us off! The kids had fun though and honestly it was just the right amount of time in the pool b/c it was pretty crowded! We ordered pizza and the kids just enjoyed spending time together playing. Our littles were getting quite tired and ornery though! It was still fun seeing them play with their cousins! We got the kids to bed and enjoyed a little time to ourselves.
That night was a rough night though! Lindsay woke up around 1am hysterically crying. I am not sure if she had a bad dream or what! After trying to console her several times Austin just brought her in our room for fear she would wake Colby. I told him just to go sleep with Colby and she could go to bed with me. She calmed down after that. It took us a little while to get back to sleep but once we did I think we both slept pretty good. I kinda enjoyed having her in the bed! We don't ever really let our kids sleep with us except rare occasions like that so I think they both enjoyed having a parent in the bed.
So Sunday morning we got up pretty early and started the process of packing and getting ready. We wanted to make a breakfast stop with the kids before heading home. I thought it would be fun if we went to Krispy Kreme. Our kids have never been there! Crazy I know...Colby has maybe had their donuts but never there...the only one by our house closed a couple years ago so I know Lindsay has never had them! Anyway they were excited! They loved the process of watching the donuts being made. I know KK donuts are one of the worst foods in the world but I figured this was vaction and it was a treat! We also let them choose their breakfast...Colby chose donut holes...very much his personality and Lindsay chose a chocolate/sprinkled covered donut...very much her personality! Anyway it was a fun way to end up the trip!
We will be heading off to TX in a couple weeks so looking forward to that adventure and spending time together!

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