I was driving to work Friday morning & was in awe of the 15ish hot air balloons which were lining the highways! I quickly learned it was the weekend of the Great American Hot Air Balloon race! The Friday night before the race a "Balloon Glow" takes place. This consisted of the ballons, 35 or so in all, being blown up and then throughout the evening all light up the area simultaneously by pulling the fire blower thing! After the balloons have been fully inflated, the crowd is allowed to walk amongst them. I wasn't quite sure at that point if Riley was really liking the activity. She & I walked through the monstrosities, while Beth, Rob & Baron held down our camp. Riley didn't laugh or smile much while walking around, so I couldn't tell if she was really enjoying the adventure. (And she had a real grip on me!) After heading back to visit with the James' some more, Riley cried because she wanted to go back & be in the middle of all the action! Riley really liked the balloon with the cow on it, so had to post her favorite. Riley & Baron also held hands while parading through all the action, which might have been a first! Very cute! (I think they are starting to realize the other isn't so bad after all! All in all it was a really incredible experience!
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