So this year was a little different. The field we normally park in was not open parking this year... It was $5... and they weren't taking debit!
Normally we see these balloons on the other side from a distance & then watch them rise over the hangers... and then over our heads as they take off. We will definitely be prepared with cash next year... because we missed our secluded {and we need secluded because Logan always has to pee}spot in the field in line with the race route.
At the sound of heat rising... we see some of our old favorites... along with a bajillion other people who felt like intruders...
the sleepy girl & the momma...
the sweetest boy & the momma...
Courtney, Logan & Me...
Logan was totally into the event this year... he has always loved it & been excited, but this year was different. Courtney was keeping her seat warm in the vehicle & said she was enjoying the view from there... code for "someone might see me in my pajamas... without makeup on or my hair done... with a momma who's rockin the same {sans bra, in a cami & cardigan, with pj pants}... and a little brother who's looking a little like Alfalfa {and just peed next to the vehicle in front of this swank neighborhood}...
We moved to this view point along the route once most of the balloons were filled & preparing for take off...
the new photographer...
great photo Logan...
doing good man...
totally engrossed...
mmm... I so wish the race route went over our house... I don't think the people living in the swank neighborhood appreciated the view quite as much as we would... just saying...
our favorites this year...
We had a fabulous time this year... though we missed the daddy... again this year. Maybe his schedule will be better next year. Oh... and maybe our friends {who are like la familia}the Kast family will join us next year...
