Mississippi Weekend

So last weekend we were able to spend some time away in Hattiesburg. We ofcourse try to visit there every summer. Our last trip there was early March I believe. The kids were super excited to be leaving on a trip. We took our time on Friday morning doing last minute things around the house and packing. We were finally ready to leave around 11. We drove to Slidell and had lunch at McAlister's. It was fun just spending time together the 4 of us. We got into Hattiesburg around 2:30. We relaxed at the apartment for a couple hours. The kids played with their "apartment toys" and we just watched tv. Around 4 we left to go out to the country to see Austin's sister and her family. It was good getting out there b/c it had really been awhile since our last visit to their house. The kids got to play outside a little and see and hold chickens. They didn't get to do as much as they normally would though b/c it was just SO hot and the mosquitoes were awful. We ate a delicious dinner though of fried catfish and fries. After dinner we all played a game. That was so much fun! I think we all enjoyed the laughter and fun of that. Everyone except Lindsay ;)....the game was a little over her head. We got back to the apartment late which meant the kids got to bed late. It always takes FOREVER for them to settle down when they share a room! 
We all slept in that morning which was fabulous. We ate breakfast at the apartment. We just shared cereal and such. We decided to first go walk around USM that morning before it got too hot. Its always fun just walking around there and remembering all the fun we had during our college days. The kids don't quite appreciate it though. After that we went to the bowling alley. We played a game which lasted about an hour. I was the winner! It was fun though just laughing and being silly as a family. After that we went and got burgers for lunch. We then went back to the apartment to hang out and swim. Austin ended up taking the kids to the pool and I stayed in the apartment. I honestly just enjoyed the quiet. I was able to work on my Bible study some and just chill. They got in and we all rested and watched tv for awhile. That night we got ready and went to dinner at Cotton Blues. We love this place. It was our second time there. After dinner we decided to go walk around and do some shopping. After that the night was still young so we let the kids go back to the pool. I joined them this time. Austin and I didn't get in though. Its nice they are now old enough we can sit and watch while they play and swim. After swimming we retired back to the apartment. 
Sunday morning we woke up and packed up and had breakfast at McDonald's before hitting the road. We got home around lunchtime. I went to the grocery then we had lunch and just stayed around the house the rest of the day. 
It wasn't a super exciting weekend, but it was honestly nice to just get away and enjoy time together! The summer is flying by!