Balloon Morning


Coffee on the patio in the gorgeous morning sun
Shining through transparent colors of a Hot Air Balloon above the rooftops
A bird ballet in the soft breeze
Accompanied by the tinkling melody that echoes off the waterfall

I would sit here all morning. Alas, I must go to work!

Comments

Anonymous said…
I love it. We go to the local balloon races almost every summer and they are such fun!
11:24 AM, May 11, 2007
katy said…
I give you permission to sit there all day!!!
11:26 AM, May 11, 2007
BarnGoddess said…
how neat! Ive always wanted to go up in one....

I want a waterfall now. I think I need one...
12:37 PM, May 11, 2007
Kila said…
They are fun to watch. I've never been brave enough to go in one. My parents live in an area where well-to-do folks often take balloon rides in summer, and we enjoyed watching them, especially when they would accidentally go down in the lake, LOL.
2:54 PM, May 11, 2007
theotherbear said…
Gee thay're quite close, eh! You could almost get them to throw a rope down to you, shimmy up it and join them!
3:30 PM, May 11, 2007
Susie said…
We see those over the Napa Valley. We've even been up in one!!
Beautiful and peaceful to watch.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day..
:)
3:50 PM, May 11, 2007
Anonymous said…
On the program Rachael Ray, a man took his mother and grandmother for a balloon ride in Sedona, Arizona. I think it is called Red Rock Park or area. Was really neat.
4:36 PM, May 11, 2007
Susan in va said…
What a beautiful sight! (Much better than the sight in my head after reading the spider in the ear story you sent me!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEK! I haven't slept well since ;) )
4:37 PM, May 11, 2007
Mary said…
Oh how pretty! I would have wanted to stay too!

We have a thing called Balloons in June where 20-100 people blow up their hot air balloons... if it's not to windy. Last year was canceled, but its very pretty when we get to have it.
6:40 PM, May 11, 2007
Anonymous said…
Isn't that wonderful. Glad you had such a nice morning!
6:47 PM, May 11, 2007
Anonymous said…
"You just don't see THAT everyday!"

I can name that blog in six notes...;)
7:45 PM, May 11, 2007
Anonymous said…
What a wonderful thing to see as you enjoy your morning coffee!!

Enjoyed your spring views. Your neighborhood looks absolutely pastoral. So lovely.

As for storms, we've had a few this spring, but nothing too bad. It has rained here every day this week. The sun was actually shining when I got out of school today so I hurried home to mow the yard. I was almost finished when thunder rumbled and a downpour began.
9:26 PM, May 11, 2007
BlondeBlogger said…
Gorgeous! And I love your new banner, too!
10:10 PM, May 11, 2007
Anonymous said…
Great new banner, mom!!!!!

heeeee heeee - I can't believe you let it really get THAT dusty!!!
10:35 PM, May 11, 2007
ChrisB said…
I love your new header (my darling daughter no 1 is about to design me a new one, I've told her what I want but I have to send some photos before she can start)

Love the photo we have a big balloon fiesta here in Aug.
3:49 AM, May 12, 2007
Peter said…
Very poetic Pamela, just right to write in the dust... perhaps on your new header??
7:57 PM, May 12, 2007
Anonymous said…
Got an extra seat next to ya?
7:43 AM, May 13, 2007
AngelConradie said…
now thats something you don't see very often!
8:47 AM, May 14, 2007
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