Balloon Festival

This is the first year that we've taken Addison to the Midland Balloon Festival, and she LOVED it!! There were about 50 hot air balloons that we were able to watch inflate and take flight.  Then after they all landed and packed up, about half of them returned to the fairgrounds and unpacked, inflated, and tethered themselves down for a night glow.  We were able to get an up close look since I knew two of the pilots.  I used to run chase crew for them and in turn have been on a few rides myself.  The event is free to the public and Daddy was even able to come with us. A hot air balloon ride is peaceful and being part of the chase crew is really FUN!

 Look Mom!!

There was some friendly bumping. 

What a great view! 

 The 'Dunderchief'

Silly girl, waiting for the balloons to glow.

 So pretty all glowing at once.

Helping pack up

Squishing the air out of the envelope.

She wouldn't get in the basket this time, but she did touch it.  The burner is a little loud and intimidating when you're 3.

Funny Conversations

Mommy: Addison how did you get that boo boo on your knee?
Addison: Daddy tipped me over?
Mommy: In the wagon?
Addison: Yeah, that makes me mad.

Addison: Mommy, what's that on  your chin? (Pointing to a mole)
Mommy: It's a mole.
Addison: Does it come off?
Mommy: Nope.
Addison: When I'm big, can I get one just like you?

After putting Addie to bed one night, I heard her crying, so I went to check on her.
Mommy: What's wrong honey?
Addison: The monster bit me!
Mommy: Really? Where's the monster now?
Addison: He went to the neighbors house.
Mommy: Oh, well that's good I guess.

Sleeping with Addison at my sister's, in the middle of the night.
Addison: Mommy...will you save me?
Mommy: Sure honey, save you from what?
Addison: From the police.
Mommy: Yep.
I had to hold her then for several minutes.

Combing her hair in the morning, I asked her several times to sit still.
Addison: It hurts.
Mommy: What hurts?
Addison: Sitting still.