The Fabulous 4th!

We spent the 4th of July in New Braunfels with my Dad, Tena, Kaye Ellen, Jason, Mandy, Heather, and Zack and the Guillory side of the family. We stayed at this incredible house that we will be going back to without a doubt. It had a huge yard with a hammock and outdoor fireplace. Rocking chairs and swings on the front porch. And a deer feeder right outside the back gate that at least 8 deer would come up to and eat at every morning and night. It was one of the most relaxing places I have ever been.

We went to a family reunion on Friday which was so fun. It is crazy how much all of that family looks just alike, it was like seeing my Granny Bonnette walking around everywhere you turn. And since it was the 4th we were treated to some great fireworks. Although there were not any of my favorite Tina Turner type ones it was so nice to be surrounded by so much family celebrating such an important day.

On Saturday we went to Schlitterbahn. I was told I could not do any of the ride and was cursed to watch all the fun most of the day. By the way I am a horrible spectator. I may have pouted at first and may have displayed a small amount of what Tommy likes to call pregna-tude. I soon realized that the water was FAR too cold for my liking and this kiddo is worth missing a few wild and crazy water slides. In the end I was allowed by the pregnancy police aka Tommy to ride one slide with him as a chaperone. IT WAS WONDERFUL! I laughed the entire time. I forgot how much fun those rides are.

On Sunday we went to the Outlets in San Marcus, my idea of heaven not so much for Tommy. The traffic was HORRENDOUS on the way home so Kaye Ellen, Jason, Tommy and I had to take the scenic route through "God's Country." Let me fill you in on a few things I learned and were discussed on this little adventure.

1. Hallettsville, Texas has the best looking cows in all of the state.

2. Tommy's idea of "God's country" and my idea of "God's country" are not the same. His includes...well nothing, wide open space and cows. Mine includes Target, Sonic, and a good shopping mall.

3. We have an idea for a certain type of "breath mints" that could make a fortune.

4. Sometimes the funniest times of a trip are in Sholanda the Honda with your family, laughing until you can hardly breathe.