Sunday, May 24, 2009

Letchworth Park Hot Air Ballon Launch

Yesterday we headed out to Letchworth State Park for their annual balloon launch. Our trip got off to a rough start though. We ended up getting a flat tire as we passed a car so TJ pulled over and we proceeded to unload ALL of our stuff we had packed in the back so we could get the tire changing gear out. Just then, the Damstedts in our ward, drove by and turned around to help. Thanks to them we quickly got back on the road. Once we got there, we met a group of families from our ward and we sat and had a picnic while we waited for the balloons to go up. Once they started to blow up the balloons, the kids got so excited. The were totally in awe of them. They all (including Topher) just stood there still with their head up and mouths open. I have to admit that it was pretty exciting to watch. We really enjoyed the day with good fun and good company.
This is what they call the Grand Canyon of the East.


Tons of Balloons going up at the same time.


The fire before lift off.


Lift off.

So cool!


Maura gave it a thumb's up.


T.J. and Topher were amazed by the balloons.


Timmy helped me keep Topher from running on top of the balloons that were still on the ground.

6 comments:

K Bailey said...

What a FUN outing!!

Joele and Matt said...

That looks like loads of fun! I love the pic of Topher and TJ. Too funny:)

CASSIE said...

How neat is that? That would have been sooo much to go to-- You and TJ need to make a date and go ride in one!

Mugs said...

Topher's and TJ's faces are hilarious in that picture!

The Favorite said...

You got such great pictures!!!
I love the one of the fire. We were so happy we found you, it was a fun evening.

Unknown said...

Sounds like fun!!!!!!!