Up up in the sky

Eli's family always does a big activity on Thanksgiving. We have stayed in a house in Joshua Tree, we have gone 4-wheeling at Pizmo Beach, and this year we went hot air balloon riding. If you ever get the chance it is totally worth waking up before the farmers to go. We had the chance down in Temecula. Who knew temecula was this beautiful wine country. We thought Aubree would have just as much fun as we did, so we decided to take her with us for the ride. You don't just show up at hop in the balloon they have to fill it first. They fill it with cold air and then us the burners with fire to heat the air which causes the balloon to rise. (a little physics lesson for you). Aubree was all set to go until Eli was in the basket and I was handing her Aubree, because right then our pilot turned on a burner (which is kind of loud) and freaked her out. So Aubree ended up staying on the ground with her Grandma and Hayley. I have to say as we started to go up I got a little choked up looking down and having both girls down on the ground. I just kept praying don't let us die, don't let us die. Well drama much, because if any of you have ever gone it is very peaceful and not at all scary. The family split up into 2 baskets so we would all have some space. Here is our basket:Eli's brothers in the other basket:It was cool as the morning went on fog started to roll in it was magical. I loved it and will definantly go again.
ps this is were pilot go to retire. Most of the pilot of the hot air ballon rides are airline pilots. Ours server in the airforce and now we works for american airline. And did you know that pilots have to retire at 61. Interesting the things you learn while up up in the air.