It may be our only real claim to fame, but seriously... check out some of these photos! The International Balloon Fiesta that happens every year here in Albuquerque certainly is quite a site to behold. These first couple of pictures were taken at the Saturday Morning Mass Ascension. Literally thousands of balloons from all over the world gather for this event and the crowds are unbelievable. Rick had to work, but Noah and I took the "park and ride" down to the park. (This was Noah's first time on a bus and that practically deserves a whole post all to itself. Seriously... the boy almost had a coronary, he was so excited...) This year was the first time I've made it out for a Mass Ascension... waking up and getting down to the park by 6:30 am was almost too much to ask... but after getting down there, it was sooooo worth it.
As you can see from that last picture, there are lots of fun shapes to be seen up in the air during the week of Balloon Fiesta. By far the best event takes place later on in the week. It's called the Special Shapes Glowdeo, and although none of the balloons actually take flight, it's a blast to see them all lit up at night. Just before sundown all the balloons start taking shape. There are speakers set up throughout the whole park and they start counting down to the "all glow." All of the balloons simultaneously light up and the whole park comes alive with crazy shapes. The pictures aren't the best (mainly because I spent 3/4 of the times trying to figure out what setting would be best on my camera), but you get the idea.
Darth Vader was a new addition this year... honestly, it was a little creepy to see his head just floating around in the sky every morning.
4 comments:
Love the pics, I can just imagine Noah's excitement at getting to go on a bus...wish I could have seen it. Did he make vroom...vroom sounds or did he just sit in total awe at the spectacular-ness of being on a bus? Could I miss you any more!!?? Glad to see a blog from you, I've been missing ya. I really was convinced that I would be there for the balloon festival this year...maybe next?
Shayla sent me here, and all it did was make me miss one of the coolest things about NM. Glad you could enjoy it. Now go eat some Dion's for me!
Those are really cool pictures!! I wish we could have been there! We really do mean it, when we say we want to be there for the balloons, and of course come see you guys too! I love Noah's little grin. What a cutie pie!
Great pictures!! Looks like a lot of fun and Noah really is just too adorable!
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