Biloxi

We went down the coast a bit to Biloxi. I've never actually seen a casino, and I noticed from the billions of billboards that there were a few there, so we headed that way one to see the lights, walk the streets, and find a place to eat. Well... let's just say it's not as glamorous as I had envisioned. There were two shiny buildings and a waffle house. Hmmm... I guess all of the excitement goes on inside. No sidewalks lined with boutiques and souvenir shops, no restaurants or ice cream shops, no... well, no anything. Oh well.

Cruising the Coast

They're having some kind of car convention here this week, and it's called Cruising the Coast. There are hundreds of muscle cars, hot rods, dragsters, and classics cruising up and down the coast along I-90. There are some absolutely gorgeous and unique cars here, but I feel so awkward walking up to them (with owners inside) and snapping pictures, so these few that I took rather inconspicuously from a parking lot will just have to do. :)

Do You Hear It?

There is an airport about 2 miles from the beach and a military base close by, so airplanes are constantly flying out over the water and over our hotel. Maddi is completely fascinated by them. She's constantly stopping, putting her hand to ear and saying "Hear it?" Then she points dramatically toward the sky and screeches "AIRPLANE!" It's quite entertaining. :) Well, she's entertaining.... airplanes taking off at all hours of the night are not so entertaining.

A Journey

I got to spend my birthday this year on the beach!! There are few physical places that can actually change me, but the crashing waves and cool sand always bring me serenity, strength, and peace. Other than feeling totally relaxed and rejuvenated, not much changed when I turned the big TWO SEVEN. I definitely have more gray hair, am little thicker through the middle, and much closer to the dreaded thirty, but with each year I become more comfortable in my own skin. I love myself more, and therefore I am able to love more. I respect myself more which gives me the power to care for others. I know myself better so I am able to know others more honestly. I love getting older... well at least for now. :)

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

I have a new favorite kids museum.... too bad it's so far from home :(

Kids Street

Gulfport