Mike's Brithday!

This weekend, Mike turned 38 years old.  He is quickly approaching the big 4-0.  Glad he's ahead of me.  Anyhow, for his birthday dinner we drove down to Tunica, MS to partake in one of the best buffets EVER.  The one and only, Paula Deen.  Here's the catch:  The restaurant is in a casino.  We had to walk through the casino with our two children.  There was a very weird feeling about that and also a lot of stares.  However, our two children were not the only ones in the restaurant.  Still, weird experience.  And, of course, Keegan wanted to push all the buttons on the slot machines.  

Here are the kiddos all dressed and ready to go.  Just enjoying a little sunshine first.  As long as they stay clean.  

And we've arrived!  This is my first time here but Mike has eaten here once before.  Obviously, it was good enough to come back a second time - and for his birthday meal!

There was lots to eat!  Too much to choose from really.  Seafood, BBQ, southern food - you name it, it was probably there on one of the several buffets of food.

So eat we did....

And we did a little kissing to....

And gracious, yes.  There was butter!

And some of the best sweet tea I've ever had.

Me and my homegirl, Paula.

The gift shop was a replica of her kitchen.  Very cool.

And there was a big ole front porch in the front of the restaurant to sit and enjoy all the gambling passersby.

And I came home with my Paula Deen coffee mug.  I think we all really enjoyed the meal together and are looking forward to another trip - or five - to that buffet.