My boyz and I at the Balloon Fiesta
Grandpa and my clock that he made
My cousin Amanda and I in front of the waterfall at the Botanical Gardens.
We were blessed to travel to NM, visit family and go to the Annual Balloon Fiesta! People kept looking at me telling me I was brave (or crazy) to travel alone with three kids but they were so good and such excellent travelers. We took two separate strollers and Brandon, my sweet helper, was awesome. I just don't know what I would do without my big boy. Seems I look at him and he grows older, wiser and more mature each day. Does everyone think that of their eldest child? As I beam and stretch with pride, I am also saddened by how fast the time is flying. Seems he was just a teeny wittle precious baby in my arms. Now he, Donovan and Tysen all three have the engery of whirlwinds and give me such pleasure and love. Anyhow, we were in Albuquerque for 10 days. The boys had a blast playing outside in the sunshine. Because we never really had a summer here in AK, 85-90 degree weather was just what the Dr. ordered. They spent their days drawing on the sidewalk with chalk, making mudpies, taking care of Grampa's horses, making mudpies, getting dirty and oh, did I mention making mudpies? I was thrilled to spend time with all my relatives. Aunts, uncles, cousins, you name it. We enjoyed each other's company immensely. We went to the Albuquerque Aquarium and Botanical Gardens, got some shopping in, and the highlight was definitely the Balloon Fiesta. We woke up at 3:15am to make it in time. We drove to town and caught a shuttle to the field. It was dark and as the balloons glowed, the kids were sleepy, but in awe. The mass assention sent hundreds and hundreds (I know there were at least 989 balloons, that was the highest marker I saw) of beautiful ballons of all shapes into the NM Horizon. Beautiful! My granpa spent a lot of time finishing a large grandfather wall clock he made especially for me and I was so proud to bring it home. Grammie, as always, spoiled us all rotten. I think my kiddos came home with a brand new wardrobe! ha! I hope you enjoy these pics....My love to you all - To those from the Great 505 - I miss you already!
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