A Magical Morning

Not being a family that willingly wakes up with the sun, we thought the 6am launch time for the Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival would be too difficult.

Luckily (?) Zoe decided for us all that 5:15 am was the time to get up today (something she hasn't done for awhile) and since 3/4 of the family was already up, we decided to wake the other one and go on an adventure.

Armed with apple juice and Duncan Donuts coffee (the only place opened) we made it to the launch site just in time...6:05 am (gasp) and it was quite a sight. About 20 or so brightly colored balloons about to lift off and float down the river.

I think the wonder and excitement on their faces pretty much sums it up...