Vivian went on her first vacation to Mississippi on Friday, June 9th for a week. Before leaving, I convinced BK into renting a minivan. I knew driving 13 hours with a 7 week old and a dog would be absolutely miserable in my car. Being cramped in a small car...which it seems now...and all the stuff that you have to bring now that we have a child would have been tough. Brian wasn't sure about it, but I knew it would make our trip a little more pleasurable.
We spent the night in Florence on Thursday night to knock out 2 hours of our drive. We thought we would leave after she ate Friday morning around 5:30 am since she usually wakes up around that time for her second feeding during the night. She usually wakes up around 1:30 am for her first feeding. Well, little miss decided to sleep until 3 am to eat. We just decided we would feed her and go ahead and hit the road. We left Florence between 4:30-5:00 am. I drove the first leg to let Brian sleep. Vivian slept until we arrived in Augusta which is a little over 4 hours from Florence. Brian got into the driver seat and drove to Atlanta. B was so tired so I decided to drive so he could get more sleep. Well, Vivian decided she wanted to cry from Atlanta to Birmingham which didn't help Brian to catching any sleep. We swapped and he drove until I got her to sleep which didn't take long. So, we stopped and switched again and guess what...child starts crying bloody murder. I guess she just wanted her Mommy in the back seat with her. So, Brian drove all the way to my parents. We arrived around 4 pm. Needless to say, it was a long day.
My parents were so happy to see her. We hardly held her while we were there. Mom took full advantage of having her sweet granddaughter. On Saturday, we just hung out. Chris, Suzanne and Audrey got to my parents Friday night. So glad we got to spend the weekend with them. Brian fished everyday that we were there.
On Sunday, Mom hosted a 'Sip and See' shower so my family and friends could meet Vivian. Everybody loved her. She did really well. Didn't mind everyone holding her and being passed around.
Vivian was wiped out from all the festivities. She even slept on Papa for a bit. He was eating it up!!!
During the rest of the week Brian and I made a trip to Starkville, Ackerman and Winona. We were going to eat lunch at Pap's Place in Ackerman for lunch on Monday, but they only serve catfish on Tuesdays and Fridays. We were planning on going to Starkville anyway for the afternoon so we decided to eat lunch there. We went to Central Station Grill, but it wasn't like The Grill when we went to school. We decided to go to Rosey Baby but they didn't open until 4 pm. Okay. So, we made our way to Mugshots. I swear, I think they have the best burgers. I think the sourdough bun makes it so delicious.
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| Yes, I ate all of it. Can we say, "Oink, Oink!!!" |
After lunch we made our way to The Lodge. I wanted to pick up Vivy a couple of MSU outfits for football season. Want to get it into her blood of being a 'Dawg.' This was our first time being away from little bit. Grant it, it was less than 5 hours, but it was weird not having her with us. When we got back we had play time.
On Tuesday we made our way to Ackerman to Pap's Place for some catfish. I don't know I managed to never eating here. It was really good. Definitely some of the best catfish I had ever eatin'. Can't go wrong with true southern cuisine.
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| Again, I ate all of it. I swear I think I have a tape worm, ha! I even went back for dessert :) |
After lunch, we went back to my parents and hung out. Mom kept Vivy while we went to lunch and when we went to Starkville. She was in hog heaven! It was nice for us to be off baby duty for a bit. Brian did more fishing and I was being lazy on the couch. As soon as I got to my parents, I finally realized how exhausted I was. You don't realize it when you are constant 'go' all the time.
Tuesday night we took Vivy to Winona to see Leigh's new house they are building and had dinner with her, Brantley, Braden, Bert and Lisa. Bert and Lisa wanted to meet miss golden child. They were in awe. As soon as Bert held her, she went to sleep. It was so great seeing them. They were my second family growing up. Heck, they will always be my second family. I just love the Mitchell's!!
Wednesday I caught up on my sleep. Vivian got lots of hugs and kisses from her Memom and Papa. Memom even took full advantage of giving her her bottle.
We had a wonderful time as always. I can't wait when Vivian is older and she can go fishing and run and play in the country. I know she's going to love it! Memom and Papa hated saying, "Goodbye" to their baby girl. We all know its not forever. Good thing we have Skype!
The drive back to NC turned out great. Vivian slept the entire way. She only woke up to eat. That was such a blessing!!
We got home and had playtime before her bath and dinner. I just love my little family!
Its the BEST!!!
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