Vacation

We traveled to MS and AL for various visits and a wedding a couple of weeks ago. Of the 5 nights, we stayed in 4 different cities. That is not the most ideal way to spend a vacation. However, it was the best way to cover lots of ground and visit lots of people.

Visiting Great Grandma and Papaw in Vicksburg, MS

Alex hugging Papaw goodbye

Playing at the cool new park in downtown Vicksburg, MS

Tim kept Alex at his work while Chris and I went to a luncheon. Tim entertained her the whole time with all sorts of adventures. He sent us several pics of their time together (2 below).
Tim took Alex for batting practice
Alex on one of Tim's big work boats

Cousin Kelly, Alex, and Aunt Tammy... We enjoyed a night with the Dyess family as we passed through Jackson. Since it was my birthday, we ate with them at my favorite Italian restaurant, Amerigos. It was so good! They have the best tiramasu (covered in special sauces).
Alex and Cousin Amy... Alex loved spending time with the Dyess family, especially with their indoor dog and 2 cats!!! She couldn't stop chasing and petting them.

Playing at a beautiful park in Belhaven in Jackson

Of course, we had to eat lunch at Keifers on our way out of Jackson. We enjoyed that meal with friends, Billy, Nancy, and their son, Wilson. Wilson entertained Alex with his drawings (see napkin in front of Alex) and she loved hanging out with them. She still asks to pray for them often.

Our next stop was grandmother's house. This was our last time to go to this house as she just sold it and will be moving back to Vicksburg soon. We enjoyed our stay and Alex was excited to wake up to cousin Amber and Aunt Robin as they drove in after she went to bed.

Amber, Grandmother, and Alex

Amber and Alex

Aunt Robin and Alex

We were so excited to get to meet Hannah Sage when arriving to Birmingham, AL. My good friend from college, Kristen, had her just weeks before.

Kristen and Hannah

Chris and John at his rehearsal dinner

Hanging out with some of Chris' high school friends at John's wedding: Will, Alice Kate, and Michael

Alex eating her first ice cream in a cone at Jason's Deli. She did great and didn't even make a mess. However, she wasn't sure about eating the cone, but she stuck her tongue in it as far down as it would go to get to the ice cream. ha!

Cousins Hunter, Anna Cate, and Alex being silly

Hunter, Alex and Mimi...While in Birmingham, Mimi, Grandadday, Aunt Cathy, Hunter and Anna Cate drove up to visit and keep Alex for us while we attended the wedding festivities. Thank y'all so much for helping out with Alex!!!

Anna Cate and Alex in their matching MSU tshirts