Before Chelsey left we ventured to the Indianola Balloon Festival. It goes on all week, but we decided to go Saturday with Auntie Em and her family. We thought that leaving an hour before it started would leave plenty of time to travel the 30 miles to get there....well, apparently so did all of Des Moines. We hit the beginning of the town and came to a dead stop. It took us about 30 minutes to go 5 miles because of all the traffic! We made it just in time to park in an alfalfa field, unload the stroller and kiddos, and make a mad dash for the area where they were launching the balloons.
We ended up getting there at the perfect time. They were just starting to fill the first balloons, and we got a great spot up front. It was a fair like atmosphere with tons of people, food, music, and we had a good time! We didn't stay for the fireworks and after dark festivities because the kids were exhausted! And, because they were so good, I braved the wendy's drive through for a few junior frosties that I felt were well earned because they were on their best behavior! Even Zachey did pretty good about not getting it everywhere (maybe because I made a giant napkin bib :)
--starting to fill up balloons--
--the meadow was full of crickets and it was about 95 degrees....but still fun!--
--we counted over 60 total!--
--my favorite--
I think if we do this again we will definitely go on a weeknight, or get there a lot earlier to avoid the choas! Maybe bring a picnic dinner and play frisbee on the grass! It was the closest I have ever been to hot air balloons, and it really was quite magical with a blue sky full of them!
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