Albuquerque Balloon Festival - Awesome!!!

Just another family outing - not by a long shot!  David, Kris, Amy, Kasey, Karsten, Pat , George and David's puppies - Mylee and Ty decided to go down to Albuquerque and visit our good friends, Mike and Rita.  We also wanted to enjoy the largest hot air balloon festival in the world.  Several hundred balloons all taking to the air in a matter of a couple of hours --- it is truly amazing!  This balloon festival is the most photographed event in the world for good reason.  We have witnessed the balloon fest many times over the years but it never gets old, there is always something new and we are so fortunate to have our friends, Mike and Rita host us whenever we are in town.  We have included  just a few of the 155 pictures we took over the weekend,  unfortunately we did not take one picture of Rita's outstanding meals, of Mike and Rita's family and extended family that were there for the Balloon Fest, and we also did not take pictures of the night on the town  or Casino night --- what is wrong with us!!!  But we can guarantee all of you that this backyard adventure was the best photo op we have had in a long time.

Kasey and Karsten coloring with Grandma on the way to Albuquerque.  These guys woke up at 5:30 and were just wonderful the entire 8 hour trip.

David and Kasey playing games on the IPAD -- yeah I know what is new, David has been playing computer games forever!!  Is the next generation taking over from Uncle David.

Grandma could not be happier - playing with Karsten makes her day plus it keeps him busy during our 8 hours in the motorhome.

6:00 AM and the balloons are lighting up the sky

David, Pat and Kasey walking through the balloons as they are getting inflated!  What an experience!

Kris had to hold on to Pat, she kept wandering off.  Besides it makes a great picture

Pat and Karsten, Amy and Kasey seem to be enjoying the morning's mass accession

There were so many shaped balloons like the Upside down elephant and the Little Girl!  Who thinks these things up?

The sky is filled with balloons of all shapes and sizes!

Some take off while others are getting inflated - wave after wave!

More Balloons!

Karsten, Pat, and George enjoying the beautiful weather and also a few balloons

 

We are so fortunate to travel and see the amazing sights this country has to offer.  However. what we appreciate more is our friends and how they open up their homes, allow us to join their family, and go out of their way to make us welcome.  We think we have the best friends and families in the world and we hope that we never take any of you for granted.  If you are reading this blog - that means you!

 

We are still traveling and still enjoying this life.  Our house hunting --- We have looked at a lot of houses but none have seemed like "our new backyard" so we are going to keeping traveling until we find that certain place.  Our next major trip maybe near Christmas but we will keep you posted as we find our way down life's path!  We hope you all are enjoying your life and if we could say it one more time -- Each of you are important to us, please take care of yourself.