Balloon Joy

     It was one of those summer nights, the week before school started...no one wanted to go in because you just knew there wouldn't be many nights left like this.  I always get so sentimental because I know that the next summer the kids will be so much more grown up. 
   So, we were at the park with our cousins soaking in every last minute.  I looked at the sky & said to my sister Kate, "Oh that's sad...some kid lost their balloon."  WAYYY in the distance you could see the black shape of balloons. 
     About 30 minutes later I couldn't believe it, "Look!  Those balloons are landing right here!  Bo go get those balloons!" 

Attatched to the balloons was a little basket.

And the basket was filled with goodies

for the kids who found the balloons!

We were so excited!

We took the ballons home, changed out the goodies,

and Nature Girl helped Rocco send them on their way.

Up, up & away.

I think we found a new summer tradition.

Next year, I will put our city & lift off time in the cup.

& maybe an email address...maybe :) 

It sure made the night special!