Hot Air Balloon Festival in Panguitch

I am so far behind. Now that a week has almost gone by I figured it was time for me to post some pictures of our time at the festival. I love going to this balloon festival. I've looked forward to it every year since my dad and Kim bought the Hitch N Post Campground in 2003. I have missed a few years in there though but it was great to be back again after missing last year because I had just given birth to Asher. I was also really excited for this year's festival because it's Bailey's first time going. Normally he would've been spending the summer with his dad and missed it, but since he moved to Indiana he was here visiting with us and was able to finally go. My dad made sure that Bailey would get a ride in one of the balloons which made it even more special!!! Bailey was a little nervous about going up so he would only go if I went (yeah me, another ride in Gene's balloon!!!) Here are some great pictures.








My dad made me get a picture of his jeep with the balloons in the background...he is so silly sometimes!









My dad and Asher after Bailey and I went up in the balloon









Asher watching his mommy go way high in the air!









Bailey and I leaving the ground









Bailey and I touching back to earth.









It was REALLY early, Asher was really sleepy. We had to be out at the field at 6am.













"New Rider" toast. The new riders get cider dumped on their heads.













Asher trying to wake up.













Asher and mommy enjoying the view.





































View from the top, we went 1000 feet off the ground.










James helping get the balloon ready for take off.









By the time we got back to the ground Bailey was ready to get out. We landed in the cemetery, it was a little strange.