Balloon Fiesta

It was not easy, but we cancelled (lots!) of activities to make it to the Albuquerque for the 40th Anniversary Balloon Fiesta. And, it was well worth it. It was spectacular! Visualize over 550 hot air balloons filling up  New Mexico's beautiful blue sky. The only thing that would have made it more perfect was if daddy could have been there with us. He had his work weekend (UTA), so he had to stay behind in Tucson. Nevertheless, uncle Mike, Auntie Mary and Nana joined us, and whenever this gang is around...there is always lots of laughter and fun! ;)

Filling them up....

Don't let this picture fool you, they were cold. (Maybe next time they will listen to their always-prepared- for-the-cold mother.) ;)

Payton and I taking a picture and video of each other.

 Thanks, my lovely family, for getting up at 4:00 am to join us....it wouldn't have been the same without you!

Lined up and ready to go!

Isn't it amazing what fire and air can do?

New Mexico flag

Up, up and away....

This one is for my dad, who was not willing to fight the crowds. :)

Here's Darth Vader for the Star Wars fans....(which I'm not).

Must be from Tucson?

Elsie the cow

Gotta "love" this one!

I love the size comparison in this pic.


The rest of our day consisted of food and family.  It was a fun packed day!