Hot Air Balloons - Nite Glow

 Today I'm sharing the final photos that I took of the Hot Air Balloon Stampede 2024. These were taken at the Nite Glow event.  This was my first time attending this event.

When I first got there this was the only balloon that was inflated.

There were only about 8 or 9 balloon there most of which were spread out on the ground waiting to inflate.  Music was playing and people were everywhere.

I felt a bit lost because I hadn't seen anyone that I knew and I was just sort of wandering around taking pictures.

Finally people I knew...one of my nieces had spotted me in the crowd and invited me over to where they were.  In this shot her sister (the one with the purple hair was sitting there with her hubby and nephews.

This is my niece and her family. 

Just to prove I was actually there I had her take my photo as well.

I wanted to include this shot because it was the only photo of the POW.MIA balloon that I got this year.

As the evening went on they inflated the balloons and lit them up.

Finally a fun little video I took of something special they did. Be sure to have your volume on.

Balloons and More Balloons!

Back with more photos from the Balloon Stampede. Click on Photo to enlarge.

From our front sidewalk we could look down the street and see the balloons as they were rising from the launch site (Tietan Park).

Our house is 2 houses from the Yellow house on the right of this photo.

They were quite low in this shot. 

Framed by the trees.

 This one made me smile as I was able to capture the side of the balloon with the paw prints.

Final edition of the stampede to come tomorrow. - It will feature the Nite Glow.

Balloon Stampede 2024 - Lots of photos

 Welcome! - Life is still going on and the work on the house is still in progress.  The bathroom is almost totally completed, flooring is up in the living, dining and kitchen.  Still have to paint and do the floors in the bedroom. - Lots of changes but it's all looking great.

So I finally got around to editing a few photos (well more than a few) from the annual Hot Air Balloon stampede.  This year is was moved back to the Mother's Day weekend date.  They had great weather the first couple of days so I managed to get a bunch of pictures.

Here are some from Day 1 and 2 of the event.  I didn't actually go out to where they were launched from.  These were all taken from our house as the balloons floated over our home.

I almost missed getting a picture of the rocket balloon as I wasn't up in time to know that the balloons hard started going up already.

The balloon with the fruit/apples on the side is one of my favorites, you'll see it again later on.

This one is another of my favorite balloons to see.

I think I'll stop here and come back tomorrow with more balloons photos to share.

Balloon Stampede 2023

 Well hello! - Yes, life is carrying on. - Thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts/prayers for my hubby (Mike).  He is doing well although still not able to drive - He has an appointment next Friday to see if they will release him for driving again. - We've had several doctor appointments since he got out of the hospital so I've been buy being his taxi service.  I'm just glad he's getting around as well as he is.  He even cleaned the top of the stove and did the pots/pans this morning!

So I'm a bit behind on events here but today I'm going to share a few photos I took from our 2023 Hot Air Balloon stampede.  This was held Mother's Day weekend.

These first few shots are balloons that came up in our neighborhood.

Looking down the street from our house.  I think I walked part way down the street to get this shot.

 

I like this shot even though the balloon is blurred.  It looks so pretty with the dogwood in bloom.

 

That rocket shaped balloon is one of my favorites.  You can see it in an older post HERE

These next shots were taken from Tietan Street Park where the launch was held.  - This particular day though they weren't able to fly due to windy weather.  Instead they just inflated them for people to stop by and view.

 

This apple balloon was one of my favorites.

 I didn't attend the night glow but maybe next year as I'd love to get some pictures of it.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day.

Willy Nilly Friday Five (a little late) and a salute to Veteran's.

Yep, It's Sunday folks and I'm just getting around to posting for:
WILLY NILLY FRIDAY FIVE (hosted by Tom, The Backroads Traveller). What can I say, it's been that kind of a week.

So let's get started: 
1. Spotted this at the Wedding Fountain in Pioneer Park one afternoon. 

2.  Spotted in the Parking Lot at the Grocery store.  - Okay now you might think, Zebra car, yes it is but what you don't realize is that I accidentally took the shot in Black and White.....

Here is the car as it actually looked:

3.   Last weeks shot for 52 Frames, Macro theme.  This is my granddaughter's Leopard Gecko, Speedy.  Isn't she a beauty.

 4.  Fall is still pretty here.  Most of the trees have lost there leaves but a few still remain.  Here are some fall shots to enjoy.

                                            Vines on a chimney

                                              
                                                Golden Carpet

                                              Beauty in the Park
5.  Spotted while out on a drive yesterday:

Bonus:  In Honor of our Veterans:

                                           Liberty Bell Balloon

                                 Community College Campus

Musical Selection: 

Thanks for your Service and Sacrifice to keep us safe.  God Bless You and America.