Columbus, MS

So we figured we should try and get out more while James was off since Hadley requires a little more attention than I feel comfortable doing alone. She just really hates her car seat these days, I'm hoping this passes soon but we'll see. We had some great weather so we ventured out to the riverwalk here in downtown Columbus, Mississippi. No it's nothing like the famous San Antonio river walk, but it is a nice walking trail. It's a 1.25 mile trail and there were lots of people walking the day we went.

Ignore the blurriness. Also ignore the giant mud pit that is behind me. It looks as though the hydrant exploded water everywhere the cap was off....  PS I don't care for the moby wrap that much... I wish I did, but it's just soooooo long with all that material and idk... She doesn't seem to mind it that much but hates when I tuck her head.

look at her precious face when she fell asleep in it

We also explored a downtown restaurant called Huck's Place. My sister went when they were in town checking out houses for us and recommended it. It doesn't feel like you'

re in Columbus. It has a Charleston feel. It's a great two story restaurant and you can overlook the restaurant and street. It's family friendly which we have to look for now! Hadley did ok... she got cranky because she was tired, luckily we could stand and rock her because we were upstairs with ample space. 

Here's a cool review about it someone did, with pictures and a menu if you care to glance. We look forward to the many festivals Columbus has to offer and hope to get out and explore more too. 

Vehicle

So a couple of things are going down lately. I have sold my car. Don't be too sad because my mom's buying it! I always wanted a different vehicle and she always loved mine, so it was a perfect fit! She needs a car that can hold babies in the back! Her small Tiberon would not even hold a car seat. She has agreed to our price and one other stipulation.... she must refer to the car as its name. Jack or Jack Jack. and no, not all cars need girl names. He got his name because James said "wow your car is so nimble, it has tight turns". I was like who seriously says nimble, jack be nimble jack be quick.. and ever since them, we say go jack jack goooo (like when we do a tight u-turn and we're not sure we can make it). We haven't met a turn he couldn't take. I've had this car for 5 years or so and the mileage is still great (living in small towns has its advantages, plus they say toyotas don't even start driving until you hit 100k- which we are still not even close to).

JACK

I'm glad I will still get to see Jack :) so now that brings us to the question.... WHAT VEHICLE SHOULD I GET?! We are followers of Dave Ramsey who says never buy new.... because they lose their value the minute you drive away- which I get but I'm having trouble finding what I want in the used department. I want barely used.... I don't want it to be a previous rental car because people say they beat those down. You can get accident checks on any used so I'm not too worried about that. I want mine to have all the works though. We've saved up for it so I want it to have all its bells and whistles. Throw in some seat heaters, sun roof, electric seat movers, gps, you know- the basics :)

I want a smaller SUV type car similar to the size of the Rav4 (Jack). I wanted a car that I could put Hadley's carseat in the back middle (for best safety) but I'm finding that to be more difficult (we won't get into seat belts and latch systems). Gotta have good trunk room still for strollers and suitcases for when we go on road trips. I'm leaning towards Chevy Equinox..... RECOMMEND A VEHICLE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION TO HELP ME OUT!