Mom and Dad went on a hot air balloon ride on Friday night in Lakeland. When I was a little girl (we were trying to figure out exactly how old, maybe about 8), my Dad won a hot air balloon ride and he ended up giving it to me. I wanted to return the favor and send him and Mom. After all these years, I finally was able to do that. They had a beautiful, picture perfect evening for their ride!! I was their photographer and chaser - so glad I could be a part of their day!!!! Love you, Mom and Dad! XOXO
Laying out the largest balloon (the one Mom and Dad rode in) to get it ready to inflate:
Inflating the smaller balloon:
The smaller balloon launched just prior to Mom and Dad's:
Photo ops prior to departure:
The inside of their balloon - just gorgeous colors!
Dad by the basket - each compartment held 4 people and there were 4 compartments plus the pilot's. The entire balloon and basket was 120' top to bottom!
Inflating the largest balloon:
Following the chaser van:
We waited on the corner of Trading Post Trail and 40th Street to spot the balloons over the trees:
Here they come!
The crew drug the basket and balloon all the way down the cul de sac, because there were burrs in the ditch where they landed that could potentially damage the balloon:
Opening the top to let the air out:
On its side, beginning to deflate:
Cheers, Mom and Dad - champagne was served when they landed!
Hope you had a great time!!!!
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