Our Southern Roots

Last weekend we took a roadtrip to visit our family in Mississippi. Despite the long drive, it's always a fun and relaxing destination. This time was a little different since we ended up leaving Gray there when Michael and I departed on Tuesday so he could spend the rest of the week with Pappa and Susu.

I know they've been having all kinds of adventures and have no doubt he'll be spoiled rotten and staying up til midnight by the time he returns! They've been to see a movie, experienced Chuck E. Cheese for the first time, went swimming and rode the 4 wheeler. And that's just the activities I know about...I'm sure there were lots of other spoils along the way!

Here are a few more highlights from our roadtrip:

Roxy hanging out with Gray in the backseat 

This is what happens when you've been in the car nearly nine hours and are crossing over the Mississippi river. Goggles are a must!

Learning some casting and fishing techniques in the lake behind my grandparent's house.

It didn't take long before he got his first catch!

After that he was "hooked!" He told me he was going to catch a "daddy bass" aka a really big fish.

Here's one of the shots Michael took. I just love this view. 

Day two of fishing at a different pond. This is where the bass live!

Reeling in something big!

He caught a "mommy bass" which apparently means it's medium-sized. He refused to touch the fish even though he doesn't hesitate to hold snakes of all kinds. Strange kid.

Riding in Pappa's "race car" working on a Ninja Turtle activity book that Aunt Mimi gave him. He's looking so big!

Gray also discovered Pappa and Susu have a jacuzzi tub. Bubble bath time!

Lately, Gray has been asking a lot about chess and checkers. We don't have a chess set, but Pappa does and they enjoyed learning how all the pieces move.

Chess is hard work. It helps if you have a sucker, take it from this pro!