Fun times on the Coast

Today was a BEAUTIFUL day in Mississippi. So around lunch time we decided to head to the gulf coast to visit our friends Erin and Russ. I just realized after unloading pictures that we have none with Erin and Russ, but I promise that they're real people. Anyways, a few weeks ago Brad and I were watching the Food Network (my favorite). They have a program called Diners, Drive-ins and Dives...ever seen it? It's awesome...they featured a restaurant in Ocean Springs called The Shed so of course we decided that being so close..we needed to try it. So thats where we headed for lunch today. It may be the BEST BBQ I've ever had. It's definitely a dive....mostly outdoors with long picnic tables everywhere and it's definitely a "shed"....hence the name I guess. I only took one stinkin picture while I was there and you just do not get the full appreciation of this place. I have never seen so much junk in my life...they must just find stuff on the side of the road and think "hey..this will look good at our restaurant". My best bud Meredith would have loved it! ha! So after the adults pigged out and after Peyton finished rolling around in dirty rocks, we decided to head towards the beach. We went to a new park they put up and Peyton had a blast. It was SO windy which made for a great day at the park and you just gotta love the salty air. I don't know what it is about salty air, but I LOVE it....it makes me feel like I'm on vacation I guess. After the park, we dropped our buddies off and we made a quick run into the Disney store at the outlet mall. What a nightmare. We found plenty of stuff for the little guy, but he was so overwhelmed he could not slow down. I think the employees were glad to see us leave. We did leave with a few Christmas presents for the man and his Halloween costume. He's going to be Mickey Mouse...his favorite. So now we're home, bathed and relaxed. Peyton just went down...he only took about a 45 minute nap all day so I'm hoping for a late morning tomorrow. One can hope. Here's the pictures you've waited for!

This was on the stage outside of The Shed..Peyton was performing

Peyton is such a poser! The sign in the background cracks me up...A Family,Food,Drinkery? What the heck is that? I guess it's a Shed!
The family at the playground by the beach...yes he still has a paci...don't judge me
We all know Peyton loves to "bing"
The little slide
Check out that fro!! I told you it was windy, but really...his hair is that crazy
The BIG slide

Happy Fall Y'all!

Welcome October!! This is our favorite time of year....the days aren't blazing hot and the nights are crisp and cool. Gotta love it. To welcome fall this year, Maw and Piper came down last weekend to visit the pumpkin patch. We had a blast and I totally loaded all the pictures from the end of the trip...to the beginning of the trip....with a few randoms in between. Sorry, but I doubt any of you will be upset since they're pictures of the big guy! Thanks for a super fun weekend Maw and "Pie"!! Love y'all! Expect more pictures of pumpkin picking soon..Nana and Pop are making they're way down in a few weeks!

This is how we celebrate a fall afternoon in Mississippi...hosing off in the front yard!!

This is one of those randoms....this is from today for school pictures.
Piper and Peyton at the pumpkin patch
Let me pick the most perfect one...
Found it!
The Hay Bear and Piper
Hosing off before entering the house is a MUST after the pumpkin patch...yuck.

The Gang

Our little family...we don't have very many of these shots.
Piper and Brad went through the cornfield maze

It's a bird, it's a plane....nope it's Brad swinging from a tree.

Peyton loved riding these little "bikes"

Posing for the camera!
Whatever Piper did....Peyton had to do too
Uncle Brad and Piper on the hay ride.


We've decided this is what we're going to do for our Mom's at our house :-)

(it's a tee-pee!)

Little bitty maze
Where did Piper go? Maybe in this little hole?
Yep...we had fun!
Piper LOVED swinging from trees!

Maw helped Peyton swing in the big "bing"

Can you tell what he's saying?
Peyton was OBSESSED with this bee...the whole time we were there he kept saying..

"Hi Bee...Bye Bee" so cute
Piper swinging from those trees again
Peyton collected rocks in the tee pee
Random picture of Peyton chasing me in his car

I found him like this
I'm Daddy!
Piper in the sign at the pumpkin patch

Oh No! The big 3-0!

I should have posted this yesterday, but I was in too much denial to write! ha! Yesterday I (Lisa) turned 30. Sad isn't it? I don't feel it. Of course I'm not really sure how you're suppose to feel when you turn 30...whats the standard there? I do know that I don't feel like I did 10 years ago and I DEFINITELY can't wear ANY of the clothes I wore 10 years ago. I have Mom body....thats my new word...Mom Body. So since my birthday was on a Monday, I celebrated with Peyton and Brad on Sunday. We had breakfast at IHOP and then took a bike ride on the Longleaf Trace. Mom and Dad got the whole family bikes...it was wonderful. I only wish the cool weather had moved in on Sunday! It was hot. Peyton really enjoyed riding in his "trailer". He saw a turtle among other things....thats the first time he's ever seen a real turtle up close though. After lunch, Peyton and I totally crashed....it's that 30 year old thing. I was exhausted and it was much needed. I did feel a bit guilty though because Brad did yard work instead of napping....he's an over achiever though so the guilt only lasted long enough for my eye lids to close. Yesterday I had lunch with my good friend Erin at the Mexican restaurant....so sad I could not have a margarita. (I know mom...it's a sin!) Since it was the middle of the day and I was driving with my 2 year old in the car I figured I should pass on the margarita. We picked up some dinner my Mom had ordered for us and then it was home for nap time. Peyton fought me awhile on nap, but he finally gave in. Last night was a total dud....it was Monday night..as in Monday night football. And the Cowboys were playing so you do the math. It was a great birthday though and I'm glad it's over!

Peyton helping daddy...he totally put the hat on himself!

The turtle
My birthday cookies...thanks Mom!
Ready for a test ride
Testing out the bike on our street
Birthday sugar!
Pancakes are yummy
My fabulous pink bike

This morning before school...it was 65 degrees here! woohoo!!

Where did that truck go?