Chasing Balloons!

Yesterday the kids and I enjoyed our morning chasing dozens of the hot air ballons circulating the area for the 2008 Hot Air Balloon Fiesta! It has been YEARS since I've seen a hot air ballon and now there are literally HUNDREDS! We caught up with about 10 and enjoyed watching them land. It is absolutely magnificent. We will delve into the Shapes Glodeo tonight, where all of the character balloons and others are presented in the dark. My dad, step-mother and older sister should arrive tomorrow afternoon. I am looking forward to their familiar faces.

On a sadder note-I must recognize the danger that accompanies these wonders, as 2 accidents occurred this morning, leaving 1 man dead and 2 others seriously injured. I admire the dedication and skill that is required for our enjoyment.

P.S. Sorry about the view. Turn your monitopr clockwise, then counter-clockwise, then clockwise ;) I rotated them twice and they're continuing to display this way. Enjoy in spite of it. MUAH!