Monday, March 28, 2016

Hattiesburg Trip (Spring Break Edition)

We have had a very busy and very fun Spring Break so far! Sunday afternoon when Austin got off work we packed up the car to head to Mississippi. We left a little before 4. We had decided to stop in Slidell for dinner. We got to Cracker Barrel about 4:45. It was nice having that dinner as a family. It had been awhile since we had traveled and had dinner on the road just the 4 of us. The kids were super excited to get to MS though! They traveled great and we had a good drive up. We got to his parents house around 6:30. The kids wanted to go right to riding their bikes. It was cool that evening but felt nice. Austin's dad wasn't feeling well so we didn't see much of him that night. We enjoyed visiting with his mom and the kids loved playing. While they played we watched The Passion which was filmed in NOLA. B/c we were watching that we stayed at their house until 9. We never stay that late but we figured since it was spring break and they are getting older. Once we got in to the apartment though it was bedtime! The kids stayed up a little late though b/c it always takes them FOREVER to fall asleep when they are sharing a bed. 
It was lovely that next morning we all slept in. Since it was a Monday everyone was in their school/work routine. We went over to have a late breakfast though with his parents. After breakfast we decided we would take the kids out for a few hours. We took them to a big park there in Hattiesburg. It was nice to get some fresh air with them and just PLAY! I am so thankful for this break my kids have had from the usual routine and to just be kids. We all had a blast in the gorgeous weather! After that we rode around some and made a couple stops before going to lunch. We had a nice lunch just the 4 of us. After lunch we were all kind of tired so we went back to the apartment. Austin and Colby soon left to go pick up Shelbi and Maggie from school. It was nice to get some quiet. I napped and Lindsay watched a movie. I was still fighting my cold/allergies so I needed some down time. The boys were gone a couple hours. By the time they were headed back Lindsay and I were ready. We first stopped for coffee and a shake ;). When we got to his parents house the kids wanted to play outside. Again I am so thankful the weather was so nice while we were there. We all hung out out there and visited. I ended up helping Shelbi a little though with her math homework. The kids just had a great time visiting and playing with each other. His mom made spaghetti that night and it was yummy. We ate and then just enjoyed some more time of visiting and the kids playing. We got back to the hotel earlier that night though so we could get the kids wound down and into bed early.
The next morning we tried to get up and get going! We were headed to Jackson for the day! We have done this 2 other times with the kids. They love the Children's Museum there. We headed out about 9. His parents also went with us. The drive was about an hour and a half. The kids did well on the ride. We got into Jackson right about 11. We had decided to go ahead and eat an early lunch first then go to the museum so that we wouldn't feel rushed with hungry kids and adults! Lunch was great! We ate at Cock of the Walk. Its specialty is catfish. It sits right on the water and has gorgeous views. Lunch was delish! We then headed to the museum! The kids were so excited. Colby definitely remembered going at 5. I am not sure Lindsay remembered though since she wasn't even 2. They loved the car area and farm and woods area. They spent quite awhile there at the start. After that we went downstairs and from there they sort of split up from there. Lindsay enjoyed playing in the dress up areas more then anything while Colby enjoyed the water and more active areas. After about an hour we finally joined back up and went outside. They had a neat little garden play area. The kids loved digging in the sand. They lasted until Lindsay got soaked and sandy from head to toe! We decided to go back in and look at a few things before leaving. On our way out we stopped at Austin's families graves outside of Jackson. It was such a beautiful day. The drive home was quiet...I think everyone fell asleep! When we got back we were all tired.We did make a stop at ToysRUs though. His parents wanted to get them a little something for Easter.  We visited with Austin's parents for a little while longer. We left and went to eat at O'Charley's. I think we were all happy to get in that evening. The kids just enjoyed some low key playtime. We all got bed fairly early that night. 
Wednesday (My b-day) we got up and got ready to head back into town. We had breakfast first at Krispy Kreme though. We did that in lieu of a cake. Usually Austin and the kids get me a cookie cake but I knew the kids were really wanting to stop for donuts. Also I knew we didn't need cookie cake AND donuts. On top of all the Easter treats we had and the upcoming Carrot Cake. It was a fun stop! We all enjoyed the KK. We stopped briefly at his parents house before driving home. 
It was a wonderful spring trip! I am glad we were able to make it up there during a part of the year when the weather is so pretty! The kids had a blast as always and it was great to see family! Now to enjoy the rest of our spring break adventures! 

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