Weekend in Hattiesburg

This past weekend we took off to Hattiesburg. We usually try to take a trip there in September to kick off fall and football season. The kids were super excited and I think we were too! 
Friday we left when the kids got out of school. We picked them up and and they couldn't wait to be on our way! We stopped in Slidell to eat dinner at Cracker Barrel. It was a nice way to break up the trip and plus the kids were STARVING by the time we got there! They loved the food and looking at all the Halloween decorations in the little store. We hit the road and pulled into his parents house around 6:30. We got there and visited with his parents for awhile. His dad hasn't been feeling well but he was up and moving around that evening which was good. We had cake and icecream and the kids played. We left by about 8 since it had been such a long day for the kids. We got to the apartment and unloaded and got settled in for the evening. It didn't take long at all for the kids to go to sleep! 
Saturday we were able to sleep in a bit. Austin had to get ready pretty early though and he and Colby went to help his parents with some yard work. I enjoyed the peaceful morning with just Lindsay. She and I took our time getting dressed then went and picked up Chickfila for breakfast. We got to his parents house around 9:30. By the time we got there they were finished with the yard so Austin went to shower and get cleaned up. I hung around his parent's house with the kids. They just played and watched tv. Austin's dad was not feeling well so we didn't see much of him. We did get to visit with his mom though. Once Austin got back we took the kids to go get some new USM gear from the bookstore. They were excited about this! Colby chose a hat and jersey and Lindsay chose a cheer outfit and bow! We then ran a couple other errands before getting back in time for lunch at his parents. We ate BBQ and visited with his mom. Around 1 we went back to the apartment so the kids could rest up before the game. I laid down with Lindsay and she took a nap. Colby just watched tv and played Legos. My parents were also there by this time. We were able to all rest a little and prepare for the game. We packed up about 4 to go to the game. The kids were super excited! It was only Lindsay's 2nd ever football game. Colby has been going since he was 3 so he's been to a bunch! We got there in time for part of the Eagle Walk. I think Colby was in awe of the football players and Lindsay was pretty taken with the Dixie Darlin's and the cheerleaders. We walked around some and soaked in the Tailgaiting atmosphere before going up to our seats. It was neat being there with my dad and the kids. We got up to our seats and had dinner. They had BBQ chicken, mac n cheese, spinach dip, and popcorn and candies. The kids were super excited! We enjoyed eating then went and sat down. The kids were so good during the game! I was so impressed. Colby was super into it and Lindsay even lasted the whole time. I really thought I would be bringing her home early but she insisted on staying the whole time. They had a firework show after the game so I think that was on both of their mind's to stay! 
We got back to the apartment around 9:30. We bathed the kids and they were both asleep soon after! 
Sunday we woke up and ate a McDonald's breakfast then got ready to hit the road. We planned to stop by Austin's parent's house to say goodbye. Well when we got there his dad wasn't doing well at all. Austin made the decision to stay and get him to the ER. I knew I needed to go ahead and get back with the kids. We got home around 11:30. We had a nice drive back and they were super well behaved. We got in ate lunch and watched the Saints game. Austin got home I think before the game was even over. We had a nice family night that evening. We cooked dinner and just enjoyed being together after a busy weekend and before another busy week!