Mississippi

Bevie with the boys.

A few weeks ago we spent some time in MS. This was Campbell's first time to be on Southern soil!!! It was also our first flight with two kids. Thankfully, Jake was able to go along for half of the plane ride. He had to stay in Atlanta a few days for a meeting and then met up with us in WP later. Unfortunately, flying to a small airport from Atlanta means you have to go down stairs and then walk up the stairs of the plane to board. NOT FUN when you are trying to carry a toddler, a baby, carry on bag, double stroller and one car seat. Oh and did I mention that they actually told me "we can't guarantee you any help." Jake about bit their heads off when they said that to me so they acted like they were sending help our way. Thanks to about 4 other passengers we managed to get on the plane. It was no graceful boarding or ride, but we did it and are still alive.


Fun times at Bevie and Papa's! Don't you just love Spen's new do. If you've ever had the joy of playing at my house growing up know know Bevie has lots of dress up things. So, this is what Spen walked into the den wearing one day. Too funny! Spen also loved pretending Papa was his motorcycle.

We had a wonderful time in West Point. Campbell was able to meet lots of his cousins and great aunts and uncles. Spencer LOVES West Point. He said as we were leaving, "I love Bevie and Papa's West Point." I loved having extra help for a whole week and Jake and I were able to go on a DATE!!!

Campbell with cousins Ethan and Julia Kate.

Spencer with cousins Bailey, John Douglas and Mary Campbell.

While we were there we also got to see the progress Papa has made with his new office and of course play with everything IN the office.

Papa with the boys. Spencer hard at work! Notice...one hand on the key board and one on the mouse! The kid knows what he's doing.

Jake and Spencer checking out the new office. It's gorgeous. Spencer loved the water fountain the most.
Can't leave the Gravel Pit without playing in the rocks.

Is he cute or what!!! Spen sporting his new BACCO hat Papa gave him. We had a great time and can't wait to see the office once everything is in place.

The day before we left we spent some time in the ER! Spencer woke up from nap with an enormous swollen eye. It looked horrible. We assumed he had been bitten or stung. The doc thought it was some sort of a skin irritation. On the way to the hospital Spencer kept saying, "I just want to open my eye so I can see the houses outside." The next morning the swelling was down enough for him to see! I was so worried that both eyes were going to be swollen shut...now that would have been a fun plane ride!!!

Spen in the ER with Bevie and Papa. A big thank you from me and Spen to both Bevie and Papa. Thanks Papa for getting suckers and Spen's med...twice! Thanks Bevie for playing McDonalds and Library about 100 + times to keep Spen's happy while waiting on the doc.

Due to our time spent in the ER my plan of getting a nice family photo was thrown out the window. Oh well....here is a TRUE family picture...messy hair, swollen eye, dirty clothes and all!!! Maybe next time....I'm not going to count on it though!