Trip to Baton Rouge

The boys and I went to Baton Rouge/St. Francisville in July to visit some of my best friends while we were all in one state. It was such a great trip! We stayed in St. Francisville with Katharine at her mom's house for the first three nights. I've always loved their historic home, but coming back a little older, I appreciated it's beauty and charm even more. Perry made himself right at home on the front porch immediately upon arrival.

Perry relaxing right after we arrived on Thursday

On Friday we packed up and went into BR to meet up with the others for the day. A play date/lunch at Mauree's in the morning, naps at Lee's, and dinner at Zippy's. It was super fun and the kids did great! We had to laugh at how much had changed since our college days at Zippy's.

Phelps, Mills and Anna Caroline hanging out at Zippy's

Saturday was a lazy morning with nothing planned, so Katharine and I just entertained the kids around the house. That afternoon, the other girls drove up to hang out (more like--help us bathe, prepare food, and feed our kids!) at the house before we went out for our Mommy's dinner.

Phelps and Ella Anderson bathing with Burke boys

 We ate at the delicious "Ma Mamas Kitchen" in New Roads. It was such a sweet time together!

On Sunday, my kids and I went into BR for church at South Baton Rouge Pres. I always love returning and visiting with several special families. Thanks to sweet DeeDee Donald, we did lunch and naps at their house with Ashley and her kids. That evening, the boys and I slept at Alex's cousin's (Amy and Trae) house while they were out of town. I was exhausted from packing everything up that morning, having a full day, then unpacking at a new location. Lee came out and visited with me for a while, which was the perfect ending to our day.

Monday morning, I packed up once again, but this time for good. We all met at Chick fil a for a morning play time and then said our goodbyes!

Attempt at getting a pic of all nine kids...with three more babies due to arrive this year, I doubt this will get any easier.

I couldn't have asked for Perry and Mills to be any more cooperative those 5 days. They traveled well, slept well, and played well. We can't wait to do it again!

Love these girls!!! Me, Virginia (Lee), Ashley, Katharine, Mauree