The girls, Chris and I went to the Plano Balloon Festival Saturday evening. This is an annual event that I look forward to each year. We had a fabulous time eating a picnic dinner while being entertained and amazed by the skydivers and 70 hot air balloons as they set up, inflated and then launched into the clear blue skies. The girls were mesmerized as the first few balloons took off; clapping, pointing and cheering with excitement. We saw such a variety of hot air balloons; many were beautiful multi-colored patterns which I love. The girls loved the daisy flower, dinosaur, tree with birds, pirate, and jungle themed balloons. What an amazing sight to look up and see so many great balloons hoovering just above us in the sky. After the last balloon launched, we headed over to the crowded kiddie area for a little fun. Then we decided to stay for the "Balloon Glow" at dusk. As the sun set, all of the hot air balloons lit up the field where they were affixed to the ground by opening their flames to coordinated countdowns and rhythms. A spectacular sight. Afterwards, the crowd was allowed to get up close and personal to the hot air balloons and their pilots. We had a lot of fun!
