Shrimp Festival

This passed week/weekend since Tim was still on the mend from his surgery we decided to go to the beach. We left on Wednesday afternoon. We made it to the beach in record time. It usually takes us at least 5 1/2. And it has taken us 8hrs with all the stops for feeding Brooke and Ben saying "mommy I gotta pee pee". We got up on Thursday went for our walk while Ben rode his bicycle. He sure has gotten good. Then we went to the beach. It was so nice. The weather was perfect. Ben then wanted to go to the pool. Since Tim still could not get his incisions wet I had to go with Ben. The water was freezing cold. I stepped in and boy what a chill. I only could make it to my knees. I then sat on the side while Ben played. Later that afternoon MeMe and PawPaw made it down along with our friends Gary and Melinda. We all then headed to the Shrimp Festival before it got to busy. We passed by one of the concert stages and Ben had to stop and listen. He danced a little and clapped alot. He was so much fun to watch. Brooke even got in on the action. She was kicking her feet in the stroller. Ben was attached to Melinda for the majority of the night. For those of you who do not know Ben has many girlfriends. Bethany, Chrissy, Leigh (Tanner's GF), the girl at the pharmacy, and now Melinda. Watch out Melinda.
On Friday we took Ben back to enjoy the kid's activities. Brooke stayed home with MeME. Ben got a face painting of a mahi which matched his shirt. Then he played on the huge inflatable slide for over an hour. He had a blast. Later that night MeMe and PawPaw kept the kids for us so Tim and I could go out to eat for my birthday which was Oct. 11th. Gary and Melinda went with us also. We went to Louisiana Lagniappe. I was absolutely wonderful. It was one of the best meals we had all had in over a year. Thanks you guys for such a great time.
On Saturday MeMe took Ben to the beach while to rest of us got our game faces on. Roll Tide!!! After the game Tim, Ben, Gary and Melinda went to the marina to check on the boat. Mostly to get Ben out so he would take a nap. It worked. When they got back Ben was attached at the hip to Melinda. I am sure she was exhausted when she got back to their place.
Sunday we headed home. We made it back in record time also. The kids were great on the trip. I will post pics later. Uncle Todd and Aunt Allison have our camera and I forgot to download pics before I let them borrow it.