Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Balloon Race

Here are some pics from the Balloon Race that we went to this past weekend. It is a 3 day event with tons of festivities! We actually didn't attend the race itself...that started at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning and I believe our family is still sleeping at that time! Anywho, we went to the balloon glow that Friday night. From what I hear, this is the 2nd largest balloon race in the US. I have to admit..it was awesome! They had tons of fair food, a whole kids area, a live band, and of course the balloons! I had never been and we all had a great time. Nat and Abby both loved it when they would count down from 10 to 1 and then all the balloons would light up. I had to include a pic of the band that played after the balloon glow. It was a Led Zeppelin cover band that mimicked EVERYTHING about Led Zeppelin. Check out the Robert Plant look a like! Too funny!!!

Arriving at the balloon race..


2 skydivers during the preshow...


Nat & Abby watching the skydivers jump from the planes...


Natalie waiting for the balloon glow to start...


The Balloons starting to blow up...


Pics of some of the balloons...


The Purple Monster Balloon...



Dad and Abby dancing to the band...


Robert Plant???

Friday, July 11, 2008

Summer Fun!

Ok..I'm finally around to posting summer pics and I'm just now realizing that summer is halfway over~CRAZY!!! Things here are finally getting back to normal. Matt is doing great and feeling great too! I'm happy to report there has been no snoring, coughing, hacking, tossing, or turning going on in the bedroom! So it looks like the surgery did wonders!! The girls are doing great...growing like weeds!! We have spent a lot of time out at the pool, taking walks around the neighborhood, playing at our park, having fun with chalk on the back porch, eating yummy summer foods, having cookouts with the neighbors...overall just a lot of summer fun! Here are pics from the past month! Sorry it has taken me so long to post!



Having a poscicle with Daddy after playing hard in the 100 degree weather!



Waiting patiently for the water to fill up the swimming pool!


Oh the pain...the drama...sister is trying to hold my hand!!!


Playing in the pool!


Matt with all the cousins on 4th of July!


Abby just finishing her first popcicle all by herself...notice her face, the clothes, the car!!!


The girls all clean after their baths and ready for bed...watching a quick show with Daddy before bedtime!