We learned about the Hot Air Balloon Fest this year and enjoyed watching many of the events there.  Here is a paratrooper.

 Here you can see some of the special shaped balloons--a green dragon, and a beaver.

 Mary pointing out the balloon that took off and is floating away.

 The ladybug balloon and on the ground an orange "Dorie" clown fish.

  A close-up of the beaver and earth

 A balloon starting to fill with air.

 Almost ready for take off.

 Up, Up, and Away...........

 All the balloons "glowing" at dusk.