Hattiesburg Weekend

So we had a lovely weekend in Hattiesburg. We left as soon as we picked Colby up from school. The kids traveled great and we made great time! Car rides are getting so much easier!! Lindsay still asks for snacks and needs help with her earphones alot but atleast she isn't screaming and crying like she used to! We got into Hattiesburg right at dinnertime so we met Austin's parents at Georgia Blue. Its a restaurant we have wanted to try for awhile. Its southern cooking and was delicous! Again the kids were really good. Eating out isn't nearly as stressful! I mean gosh part of me wants another baby but I love love the ages our kids are at now!
So we ate and visited then went back to his parents house for kingcake. The kids had a good time playing and it was nice to just visit. Again we stayed out later then we used to also! We got back to the apartment and got them bathed and headed to bed. They sleep in the same bed there so they like to keep each other awake. They talk and play! Honestly its kinda cute. They didn't end up falling asleep until after 10:30 and they were up at 6:15 a little annoying but hey I guess that's trips for you!
We got ready and went back to his parents house. Austin's dad likes to cook a big breakfast for us which is awesome when we go there. The kids again got to play for awhile. Finally around 10 we went to the Campus Bookstore. I wanted to get a new USM sweatshirt. I have been wearing the same one for YEARS! Also I wanted to get the kids something new too! Lindsay got a long sleeve cotton dress and Colby got a basketball jersey! Then we went to the mall. I was in need of some makeup plus I thought it would be a good place for the kids to walk around. They enjoyed the trip. Colby got to do the trampolines and they both rode the kiddie rides. We rarely go to the mall so I think they see it as a treat! Afterwards we dropped Austin's parents off and went to eat a quick lunch. We just went to Zaxby's. Again nice family time. I just enjoy it being the 4 of us like that! Then we went to back to the apartment to rest/nap. Lindsay was def in need of one since they were up so late and up so early. Colby also needed time just to key down. He doesn't nap ofcourse but it helps for him to just have quiet time. He usually gets to play on the iPad during these times. Lindsay took a good long nap. The boys eventually went back over to Austin's parents. I know Austin enjoys having a little more visit time with them plus Colby wanted to go back and play. After Lindsay woke up we headed out to the country to visit Wendi, Harvey, and the girls. Colby was super excited about going out there and I think Lindsay was too!
The kids played outside for a long time before dinner. They swang on swings, jumped on the trampoline, played in Paw-paw's camper, rode bikes, and different things down the hill, played basketball, and chased animals! Its great they get these experiences! Around 5 it was time to eat. I think the kids were too excited to eat they just wanted to play. Lindsay loved playing with all Maggie's toys. Colby mostly played outside with Shelbi. Then Maggie another cousin Anabelle, Shelbi, and Colby all played games outside. I stayed inside bc that is where Lindsay wanted to be. Wendi and Austin's mom played with her a lot. Around 7 we decided it was time to head back to the apartment. The kids still stayed up late but not quite as late as the evening before thankfully!
We all slept well and were up early again ready to head home. We packed up and got dressed and went to eat at Cracker Barrel before heading back! It was a delish breakfast and fun for the kids! The kids traveled well again on the way home. It was good to get back. We spent the afternoon getting things in order for the week ahead. It was a lovely weekend. Love travling but also love coming home!