On of the things that kind of marks the end of our summer around here is the Annual Balloon Classic that takes place every Labor Day weekend. We went
last year (kind of amazing to see how much they've grown since last year), and didn't want to miss out on it again this year. Once again we went early in the morning to watch lift off and some balloons almost didn't make it up since here in Colorado, while it might be nice on the ground, just a few more feet up and it can be a bit nasty, colder temperatures, gustier winds, etc. But most chose to head up and it was another big hit with the kids. Once again we went with some of our great friends and were able to get some fun family pictures, although it seems like the kids tag team on who wants to be the one to smile for the pictures. This day must have been Haley's because Kale is
grumping in nearly all of them.
This was actually at the end of the day as we were on our way out. I love it because it's a
family picture where we didn't dress-up, it just really represents how we are on a normal day (including me with a ponytail and sunglasses on). The only exception is Dude-a-Man who clearly didn't want his picture taken.
But then there's my little ham, with some "cheese" thrown in. One of the things we worked on before the wedding was a good smile for pictures, this is the byproduct of my hard work. I
love this picture of her!
The Girls. It's not uncommon when we head out for us to split into pairs, The Dude
prefers "Dude time" with Dad, and Haley likes "Girls Club". We race in almost everything we do as it seems to be the best motivator to get her to do anything and if Girls Club wins, it's a good day, on the occasion that Boys Club beats us... well, we're working on being a good sport which isn't easy to do when you come from two highly
competitive parents.
Yup, wouldn't be the Balloon Classic if I didn't have some random scenery pictures of hot air balloons being blown up.
Yeah, this was pretty much the morning. Haley learned how to do "Bunny Ears" for pictures, yup kid, real
hilarious and original. None the less, she did them everywhere, so here she is doing that and the boys are wrestling, like they do
all. the. time.
MmmmHmmm. More scenery pictures. Or, random picture of a lady taking a picture, your call.
And they're off! They go take a quick dip in a lake, then they head off on their float.
Haley just informed me that in this picture they're playing tag. I think that someday they're going to be
embarrassed that I have a picture like this. These two go to the same
pre-school and may even start kindergarten together, not to mention they only live right up the street from us. The only thing missing is the Dude, who's usually in on it too.
This was actually at the end of the day as we were on our way out. I love it because it's a family picture where we didn't dress-up, it just really represents how we are on a normal day (including me with a ponytail and sunglasses on). The only exception is Dude-a-Man who clearly didn't want his picture taken. 
But then there's my little ham, with some "cheese" thrown in. One of the things we worked on before the wedding was a good smile for pictures, this is the byproduct of my hard work. I love this picture of her!
The Girls. It's not uncommon when we head out for us to split into pairs, The Dude prefers "Dude time" with Dad, and Haley likes "Girls Club". We race in almost everything we do as it seems to be the best motivator to get her to do anything and if Girls Club wins, it's a good day, on the occasion that Boys Club beats us... well, we're working on being a good sport which isn't easy to do when you come from two highly competitive parents. 
Yup, wouldn't be the Balloon Classic if I didn't have some random scenery pictures of hot air balloons being blown up.
Yeah, this was pretty much the morning. Haley learned how to do "Bunny Ears" for pictures, yup kid, real hilarious and original. None the less, she did them everywhere, so here she is doing that and the boys are wrestling, like they do all. the. time.
MmmmHmmm. More scenery pictures. Or, random picture of a lady taking a picture, your call. 
And they're off! They go take a quick dip in a lake, then they head off on their float. 
Haley just informed me that in this picture they're playing tag. I think that someday they're going to be embarrassed that I have a picture like this. These two go to the same pre-school and may even start kindergarten together, not to mention they only live right up the street from us. The only thing missing is the Dude, who's usually in on it too. 
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