One of the things on our bucket list to do before we left Arkansas was to go to Tunica, MS...the nearest outlet mall. And another one was to meet up with our friends, the Browns...as we definitely won't be having as many weekend trips to Alabama anymore (boo).
So, as the schedule got full, we ended up combining the two--We met in Tunica for a weekend getaway. We can go anywhere and have fun together! Unfortunately, Chloe wasn't able to join us...though I can tell you that Jude LOVED having Parker all to himself. (Parker loved it as well as you can tell...just kidding!)
The first night we got settled into our rooms (at Harrah's Casino), then decided to head to the casino for dinner. (Let's just say the choices were limited). But...The food court wasn't quite what we were expecting! Nor was the fact that I got carded as I carried the diaper bag. Urgh! As if I already didn't already look like Parent-of-the-Year getting carded, imagine the stares as we crossed the casino with infant in tow to get to the food.
The next day, Sophie, Parker, and I hit the small outlet mall. Parker (who I swear Matt has somehow brainwashed to hate shopping) was a good trooper and slept most of the time. And Sophie and I decided to surprise Jude with matching outfits for him and his buddy, Parker! Precious!!! Heath and Matt took Jude to the driving range--He now wants golf clubs for Christmas!
Since food options were a little limited there as the casino, we took the 30 minute drive into Memphis for the rest of the day.
But before our yummy dinner, we headed to The Peabody Hotel, to watch the traditional duck march. (Yes, sadly, I never got to see that in Little Rock's Peabody either).
Parker missed every minute of it!
We headed back to the hotel, where the boys insisted on checking out the pool. Sophie and I stayed back and got Parker tucked into bed. Then...
The fire alarm went off!!
Holy cow it was loud. I grab Parker (swaddled and all)--who didn't even flinch even though the alarm was right above his pack-n-play blaring "There is an Emergency." I did throw on a bra, but in seconds, I was ready to evacuate.
Sophie on the other hand...She kept saying "what is that?" Hello! Let's go! She changed into clothes and went looking for her purse. She thought I better pack a diaper bag and bottle--who knows how long we could be out there.
It was one of those things that you just had to be there, but we sure got a good laugh--as we barely made it to the stairway and was told it was a false alarm! Guess next time, I'll think a little more about Parker's needs and not just getting out :)
One of the highlights for me when we hang out with the Browns is that Sophie always keeps Parker one night so we can get a good night's sleep. It's truly like the best gift ever!
Finally, on our last day, we headed back over to the casino to hit one of Matt and I's favorite spots--Paula Deen's buffet! I'm not a fan of buffets, but this one is great! Since it was Sunday, we got to enjoy brunch and it was yummy!
Jude especially liked the dessert choices!
As we headed out of town, Matt and I stopped at the Pottery Barn and William-Sonoma outlet store. HEAVEN! We had to buy something...so Parker got new blackout curtains for his room and a cute red end table. I also got an awesome strawberry pitter and slicer that are now two of my favorite gadgets! I like to think of these as souvenirs from our weekend in Memphis/Tunica.
I wonder what the next adventure with the Browns will be??
