Trippin' Tuesday...Biloxi!

A couple of weeks ago, the hubs had a conference in Biloxi. You know what that means....the boys and I HAD to tag along! I have so many memories of Biloxi... both before and during the gamblin'-lots during the gambling! It's a very short trip from my hometown...and a fun little town to visit after work when you are single and live so close! Thinking back, I have NO IDEA how I worked all day, got in a car & rode to the casino, played a little bit, got back in the car and rode home, slept a couple of hours, and worked the whole next day?!?! Youth is bliss!! And before I offend anyone, please know what gambling is to me...it's playing the PENNY slots- and losing at the most, $40! Yep, I'm a high roller!! Ha!!! Anyway, it is VERY different going with kids! The conference was at a hotel and casino. I felt like every time we walked through the lobby(which was NOT on the casino floor) that we were going to be arrested! We did find some fun things to do! The Imperial Palace has an AAA-MAZING rooftop pool! It is very resort-ish! The pool furniture is  upscale and deee-luxe! The pool itself has several splash decks for little ones or for laying out in the water! It also has a huge movie screen sized tv! It was definitely worth staying there just for the pool!  What do you think?  Agree????


The boys and I had time to roam around a bit. We checked out the thrift stores in Biloxi and Gulfport. We went to a Goodwill and an America's Thrift Store. Both were well stocked with clothes---but we were looking for home stuff. Of course, we checked out some yummy restaurants! We went to Aunt Jenny's! We love that place! They have great catfish and fried chicken. My parents used to take us there when Jason & I would visit them when we were dating and first married. Sweet memories! We also went to Shaggy's on the beach in Biloxi! Yummy seafood and great atmosphere! It reminds me of Runaway Island that used to be on Panama City Beach in the mid 90's.

                 


 But...the highlight of all highlights was the newly opened Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant!!!!

 

The decor, as well as the atmosphere, is super fun! John Pierson loved this beach chair!!!  The had balloon artists walking around on stilts making fabulous balloon creations for the guests.  The boys HAD to have swords!  Daddy wasn't too excited about their choices!  HA!!!

Growing up on the beaches of the Gulf Coast, I couldn't help it---- I LOVE me some Jimmy Buffett. 
The best thing about our lunch...Yep! HE WAS THERE, Y'ALL!!!! I've never seen him perform live ( I WILL one day)-but now I can say that I have seen him!!!!   I hate that I didn't get a great shot of him, but I didn't have a great angle---especially since I had to have my babies in eyeshot!   In fact I think I finally just switched the camera over to Auto because I was so nervous---and excited!!!

Our sweet waitress said that he visits frequently and hangs out at the outside sandy bar!  I can't say I blame him!  Check out this view!!!

The food was good-what I remember! I was so excited to see "the man" that I really didn't care WHAT my food tasted like. But in all fairness to the restaurant, it was good! I had a crab, shrimp, and mushroom cheese dip (it's an appetizer on the menu), and the boys had a Cheeseburger in Paradise! Robert said it was the best cheeseburger he had ever had, and he is a bit of a cheeseburger expert!!!

Our last stop in Biloxi was The Shed.   I've heard about it, and it's been featured on Food Network.  Why not???  It was a different kind of place. We went inside one of the buildings to order and another building to, ummm, "wash up" before we ate . All the tables are outside-----and we happened to be there during a heat wave.  We went around 5 on a Wednesday afternoon.  I'm sure this place is rockin' on Friday and Saturday nights.  I would imagine it would still be a fine atmosphere for kids.   I would love to go back in the fall on a Friday night!

We had a great getaway to Biloxi! If you're in Biloxi, check out our picks and let me know what you think-especially Margaritaville! Hopefully you will get lucky and see Mr. Buffett, too!!!! (Check out back to see if his plane is there!)