With the hot air balloons launching at 7:00am and 6:00pm each day of the Plano Balloon Festival, I tried and tried to manipulate our schedule so we could catch an evening launch instead of the launch at the crack of dawn...to no avail. However, it turned out to be such a picture perfect morning. I would not have wanted it any other way!
With Jeremy still tucked warmly in bed (He had car work to do as soon as Walmart opened.), my Dad jumped at the chance to meet me to enjoy the view with us. We were also joined by dear friends Mike, Chrys, Oliver and Truett. (We were sharing a camera, so if you frequent her fantastic blog, these pictures will look familiar to you.)
We arrived at the festival grounds right around 6:30am and snagged a spot for our blanket up on the hill, giving us a panoramic view of all the happenings. We were just in time to watch the balloons begin to fill with hot air and to see the sun rise directly behind the balloons. Gorgeous!
The air was crisp and chilly, perfect weather for sipping on the hot chocolate/coffee I had brought.
Owie massaged my head the entire time he was perched upon my shoulders. Mmmm....
This balloon was very popular with the boys, especially the two smaller Guys. 
But Owen's favorite, by far, was the "Old Glory" balloon.
Before long, sweet Chrys revealed a sweet surprise! Playdough colored cookies for all the Boys! Hooray!
Treuy and Mike passed some time playing an exciting game of pat-a-cake.
So many moods in just one photo!
Gorgeous blue-eyed blondies!
Hugs for everyone!
Nosy and Gramps shared head bumpers, a high form of affection between men.
Snuggles for O
O and Gramps head off on yet another thrilling "a-venture."After the balloons had all launched and Dad had headed home, the rest of the gang wandered around to see the sights for a bit.
There was a booth taking pictures of passers-by in a balloon gondola. How fun! O tried it out first. They even provided us with a complimentary copy of the photo!
Oliver wasn't nearly as thrilled.
Precious family
Us three
Owen was so proud of his picture afterwards, showing it to anyone who would glance his way.
What a beautiful start to our day! Next year, I am definitely dragging myself out of bed for the early launch. It was spectacular!
3 comments:
loved it! so much fun being w/ you guys. thanks so much for the pics and for hanging out!
chrys
I love the pic of you and O by yourself. That looks like so much fun. This is when I wished we lived closer.
those are some beautiful pictures. I also really love that pic of you and O - just gorgeous!
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