Midland Balloon Festival

Last weekend was the hot air balloon festival in Midland. The pictures don't do it justice, it is so cool looking up to the sky and seeing over 50 balloons all flying at once. Dean was able to go for a ride on Saturday night. I got to go up Sunday morning, although it was a short ride. I never get tired of being up in the balloon, it is so peaceful and always such an awesome view. Unfortunately, Jacob was not allowed to come with us to the festival, but hopefully we will still be able to get him up for a ride this fall. Dean thinks we should get our own hot air balloon and start flying, I wouldn't mind. The couple I help out has two balloons, which were both in the festival. One is called Dreamweaver (pink, black, purple), and the other is Dunderchief (green, black, marroon). Among some of the favorites at the festival are Garfield, Sugarbear, U of M, MSU, and one shaped like a hamburger. No duck or barn this year though.

Football Season has Started

Jacob's first football game was last Saturday. He plays on one of the 3 freshman teams for the Clio Mustangs. He is number 19, and plays Center...he hikes the ball. This is his second year playing, and I love that he is so interested in football. Go Mustangs!!

Cider Farm

I know Kara posted some pics of our trip to Bayne's, but here are some of mine too. We will definitely have to go back again this year.

The Range

I took a few pics of Jacob and grandpa hitting some balls at the range. Jacob did pretty well considering he's only been golfing once. He listened to all of our 'advice', and he hit a few that went 75-100 yards. I may to have to quit once he starts hitting it farther than me. :)

Jacob's 9th Birthday!!

We celebrated Jacob's birthday this weekend, which was actually on Saturday. It was complete with a football cake! We weren't able to go up north to celebrate with my family, but Dean's dad was able to come over for cake and ice-cream. Then we went to the aqua driving range to try out the new clubs. It was fun, but very hot.