We got out of bed on a Saturday around 5:30am, picked up donuts and breakfast burritos on the way, and got to White Sands just in time to stake a claim on a dune overlooking one of the main lift-off sites.
Some of the balloons went right over our heads. They were close enough to see the smiles on the faces of the balloonists! The girls made a game of trying to run underneath them as long as they could. (Which seemed like it was probably some sort of safety violation, but by the time I explained the danger, most of the balloons had launched.)
They danced and drew pictures in the sand while keeping an eye on the balloons, and we walked around enjoying the different perspectives and watching the sky clear and the sun come out.
This visit, in addition to the fanciful balloons, there was a BIG PUDDLE. Quite unusual for these parts. It was a huge, 3-5 inch, crystal clear, fresh puddle on the white sand. We held out as long as we could, but really, what's the use...
The puddle was almost as fun as the balloons, but without the balloons, the puddle would not have been as "magical."
Happy Magical, Double-Digit Birthday, Big Red! We love you!
2 comments:
Happy Birthday, Big Red! To me, you're still a little baby. I hope 10 is great!
What fun! Wish I could have been there!! I love and miss you very much.
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