dreaming of hot air balloons

Last night we went with friends to a Balloon Glow - and fireworks, too. A handful of balloons were inflated and the fires were lit (the technical term, I sure). I secretly kept hoping one would accidentally take off. Now I am longing to see a balloon race in person - or fly away in one! 

Thomas and his friend L. thought it was all quite interesting. Oh, and Daddy, too. 

They are having a balloon race this morning in Canton, but alas, it started at the butt crack of dawn.

How lucky am I to have these gorgeous boys in my life? Lucky me. 

I think he is hoping to fly away in a balloon, too. Maybe with a magical kitty and a backpack full of snacks. 

By the way, Thomas likes to choose his own shoes now. He always chooses his croc-like pair, much to my dismay. 

Today we're having our friends over for barbequed pork loin, coleslaw, devilled eggs, and other yummy things. Diets are suspended for the day (in moderation) and I'm looking forward to having two little boys zooming through my house. When there's a quiet moment, I'll curl up with my favorite Revolutionary War book ("Celia Garth" by Gwen Bristow). Happy 4th of July, friends, may it be full of watermelon and sparklers and dreams of hot air balloons...

Comments

[Amy]

I love hot air balloons! How fun! And T & B are so cute together :)

[lindsey]

this reminds me of the albuquerque balloon fiesta. we used to go every year. balloon glows definitely leave you wanting more. also, laughing at thomas' choice of shoes. sammi used them to costume her serial killer one semester! but thomas is so cute on his daddy's shoulders. happy 4th.

xo

[Molly]

Oh, Thomas must have had so much fun! Looks lovely--happy 4th, friend! xo

[Jill Hernandez]

He is SUCH a cutie! Hope we can get together soon! :)

[Megsie]

Aren't hot air balloons beautiful? There is something so peaceful about them. Looks like you had a wonderful fourth!

[Julie]

I think Thomas looks suspicious in that picture of just him and Beaux. Hilarious. A group of us used to go to the balloon festival in Dallas when I was in seminary a gazillion years ago. I loved it. Such beauty.