Belton, Beach & 4th of July!

We have had a lot of fun things going on lately! We went to Belton to see Lance's family last Tue-Thurs and had a great time. We got to spend a lot of time with his parents and even got to see both sets of Lance's grandparents. Lance's parent took us out to a really cool restaurant and the rest of the time I pretty much pigged out on his Mom's WONDERFUL cooking! Everyone was also really excited b/c the Belton parade was in USA Today as one of the TOP 10 THINGS TO DO ON THE 4th! John & Ellen were in the parade and his grandparents were driving thier truck! Here is the blurb from the paper....

'We the People' 4th of July Parade Belton, Texas
Located about 40 miles north of Austin, the town of Belton is known throughout Texas for its Fourth of July parade, which draws participants and spectators from across the state. Featuring floats, bands, decorated bicycles, classic cars and rodeo riders, the procession — which dates from the mid-1800s — has been an annual event since 1919. "Belton's parade is a true celebration of patriotism and the family, with a Texas flavor," Schmader says. "The parade's theme, 'Mom, Dad and Apple Pie,' says it all." rodeobelton.com/parade.htm

We always have a great time in Belton and I am really glad we were able to go!

On Friday we went to Clearlake bright & early and spent the day at the beach with Jamie, Jay & Josiah (in utero of course)! Jamie was the sweetest little mommy to be. She even packed a special cooler of ice cold towels to put on her belly while she was in the sun. She didn't want her precious little baby to get over heated of course! :) They are already the cutest parents and I can't wait to meet little Jo. Our day was actually cut a little short by a HUGE storm that blew in and literally almost blew all of our stuff into the ocean. It took Lance & Jay almost an hours to get the surf boards and stuff loaded up on the top of the car! It was a really crazy storm! That night we went to see fireworks and ate mexican food! It was a really fun day.

The next morning Lance & I headed to Schlitterbahn! It was totally packed with people but we had a really fun time. However, I never knew water slides were so scary! I have never been daring at all when it comes to rides. However, it was just Lance and I so if I didn't go he had to wait in line all alone. So I was really daring and did the scary slides where you lay on your back and drop straight down. It was really one of the scariest things I have ever done b/c I am kinda afraid of heights. :) I got to the bottom of this one "slide of death" and Lance had already gone down. He was just standing on the side laughing. He knew right after he went down it that I was going to be terrified....and he was right! I still have a big knot on the back of my head from being jarred around the slide. But overall it was an awesome day and I can't wait to go back!

That's all I really have to report right now. I hope everyone is having a good week! :)

(here is a pic of the "slide of death" but it doesn't do it justice!)