Trip to Mississippi

We took a trip home to MS July 4th weekend.  Unfortunately, Ii started out on a bad note.  Maya started having seizures on Tuesday morning and continued to have one every 4-6 hours for the next 48 hours.  She even had 2 in the car on the drive down.  It was awful - but we were so thankful that we had discovered doggie diapers!! Thursday morning at 2:30 AM was her last seizure, so at least things started looking up for us.

The kids had a great time jumping on the trampoline (thanks Heidi and girls for bringing it to Nana and Ei's house!!)

On Thursday, we went to see Granny Ciel.  Of course, Clint was a nervous wreck as the kids ran around her house and dropped crumbs of cookies, fish and crackers all over her floor.  We had a great visit with her, Aunt Cathy and Uncle Gary.  I could kick myself in the hinny for not taking any pictures though!!

Although the kids were utterly exhausted when we left her house, we went out to dad's house that evening.  Jetta cooked dinner - we had some good home-made fried chicken.  Haven't had fried chicken in a LONG time and boy was it good! Ella even enjoyed it :)

It wouldn't be a trip to dad's if we didn't get the riding lawnmower out! What can I say, we are in south Mississippi :)  Mary Catherine didin't want to have anything to do with the lawnmower.

Our plans on Friday took a different turn than originally planned.  We had planned to cook lunch for Granny Ciel, mom and Ei.  But, unfortunately, Thursday night, Granny Ciel got sick and had to go to the hospital.  So instead of cooking lunch, we let the kids relax and nap.  Mom and I went to the hospital to visit her for awhile that afternoon.    Still kicking myself for not taking any pictures!!

Friday night, we visited with BeBe and Lil' Man.  The kids were way passed their bedtimes, but boy did they ever have fun.  Lots of tickles and lots of laughter.  I so wish I would have gotten it on video...we experienced the funniest thing.  As the kids were playing with Lil' Man, Wesley would purposely steal Mary Catherine's blanket and take off running.  Then she would go chasing him, get it back and then head back to Lil' Man.  Then Wesley would do it all over again.  He was taunting her and teasing with her.  Smiling the whole time.  Oh my - they are in for it!! :)

Saturday was a busy day, but a fun day.  We loaded the car up and went down to Hattiesburg to see Taylor, Cathy's oldest, play in a softball tournament.  It was hot, but worth it.  I was so impressed with how well these 8 year olds played!  It was so fun to watch the game.  The kids had a great time too, but who wouldn't love eating pop-sickle after pop-sickle!!

Then we went over to Michelle and Jeremy's and hung out with them for awhile.  The kids had a great time playing with Carter and Cooper.

I am happy to say that Granny Ciel got out of the hospital on Saturday night.  She was tired, but feeling a little better.  I just hate we didn't get to see her again before we headed home. It was a long drive home on Sunday, but well worth the trip!