Hattiesburg Weekend

We spent last weekend in Hattiesburg and we had so much fun! It was nice b/c Colby was off school on Friday. We were able to get up that morning and leave about 9:30 to get on the road. We arrived right around lunch time. The kids were super excited to see MawMaw and Pawpaw. We went to there house and had lunch and let them play. We visited and hung out there for awhile. After lunch Austin and I decided to go unload our things at the apartment and run a couple errands before going back. We got back and had about an hour to relax before heading out to the country. The kids always love going out to Wendi and Harvey's house. They get to experience things they never would here in the city. They love playing outside with their cousins. They have chickens, cats, dog, etc. They also liked riding their bikes and jumping on their trampoline. It was fun sitting outside and just visiting as family. Harvey fried catfish for us so that was yummy. We stayed and visited after dinner and the kids played outside some more. They did a fire and the kids just loved that and roasting marshmallows. Finally by 7 Lindsay had had enough. She even requested we leave. Without a nap and such a busy day poor girl was wiped out! We got the kids bathed and gave them a short while to play before putting them to bed. I think we were all ready to crash! 
The next morning we slept in a little then got ready for another busy day! We went over to Austin's parents for the kids to eat a quick breakfast then left from there to go to USM's Homecoming Parade. We took Colby when he was 2 or 3 but haven't been back since. It was fun just walking the kids around the campus looking at the traditional homecoming floats. The kids loved it! It was also a BEAUTIFUL day. I enjoyed the scenery and reminiscing. We met up with Austin's family and watched the parade. Again the kids loved it. I know it wasn't as big as a Mardi Gras parade but they had fun and caught a lot of stuff nonetheless. Afterwards we went to the Campus Book Store to do a little shopping then the 4 of us had lunch. It was nice to eat a quiet lunch just the 4 of us. I love visiting family but its tiring at the same time and the kids get so wild. It was nice to have a more calm lunch. We then went back to the apartment to rest. We knew the kids needed to rest up before the ball game that night. Colby has been to several games atleast one a year since he was 3. Lindsay had never been so we were anxious to bring her. In my opinion 3 is the perfect age. We got to the game around 5 and ate dinner. I love my dad's seats and the fact that we can eat a real dinner before the game. They had a pork roast, baby carrots, cheesy potatoes, and salad. I felt like we had a real meal and it was pretty healthy. We then got in our seats. Lindsay had fun b/c there was another little girl right in front of us who was 3. They played together a lot of the game. They also ate popcorn and m&ms. It was probably the most fun I have had at a game in awhile just having my whole little family there! I left with the kids after halftime though b/c it was getting late and they were getting restless. My mom picked us up and we went back to the apartment to let them get baths and play a bit before bed. That night we had to put them on inflatable matresses since my parents were there too. We got up the next morning and got ready then stopped at Starbucks before hitting the road. We wanted a light breakfast so we could eat lunch when we got home. 
It was a great weekend! Weather was awesome and the kids had so much fun and were so well behaved. Not sure when we will get to Hattiesburg again but it probably won't be until December. The next month is super busy! So thankful for this long weekend though!