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Sunday
30Aug2009

up up and away

In celebration of my birthday my husband took me and our girls out to a local park for an evening of live music and casual dining under the stars. Knowing our destination was called The Great Park I figured it would be...great although I really had no idea what to expect. But as we drove down a long deserted road I had never traveled before I began to feel like a child again; giddy with the anticipation of a new adventure.

We slowly came around the corner toward the transformed Marine Corps Air Station and there it was: the big orange balloon. The whole family squealed in delight. I shot the image above from the passenger window on our way into the park. Needless to say, the evening was enchanting. And best of all, it was practically in our own backyard. Who knew?

Have you ever felt like a child again with something so simple? A time or a place that took you from your everyday life and lifted you like a balloon in frivolous flight? Remember that feeling, revel in it and share it with us today.

Reader Comments (16)

What an absolutely stunning image. Love the magical color..the light. It is truly uplifting.
Can't say I have anything quite as inspiring to share....only a simple moment:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=905
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACEY!!!!!
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterIrene
oh yeah....this made me feel like the biggest kid ever......

http://moredoors.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-turn.html
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterbeth
enchanting photo. happy birthday, tracey.
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterqmama
first at all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRACEY!!!
my last post talks about that, about the magical world around us, the same world that looked so magical when we were children! ... As a secret garden...
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2009/08/il-giardino-selvaggio-e-fatato.html
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkosenrufu mama
Every time I pick-up the camera, it makes me feel like a child again, full of excitement and wonder. It is an act not only of releasing my creative inner self, but what I like to call a "zen exercise." It is the only time in my days or nights where my mind doesn't race and wander thinking about all the things that I need to do, the things didn't get done, etc. What a wonderful thing!
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle
oh, happy happy happy birthday!

here are my photos--not quite as magical or whimsical, but i still like the mood in them:
http://itsjusthowiseethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/from-archives.html
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commentergeorgia
goooorgeous image, love! and happy happy belated birthday. xo
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteramy
This is beautiful. Oh my. LOVE that photo!
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermandie
Wow. This post came just as I had the perfect day with reminders of childhood...and I even have the photos to go with it. Tracey, it will be obvious to you where we were. lol. Hope your birthday was fantastic!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeroldssis/3872406346/
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChris
Happy Birthday & beautiful photo! The balloon makes this sky shot so wonderful!

Here's a moment today when I got the childhood excitement and flutter...
http://aliandsethinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/08/penguins-of-central-park.html
August 30, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAlicia
may the long time sun shine upon you
all love surround you
and the pure light within you
guide your way on...
love to you my girl and my wish for the most magical of birthdays
August 31, 2009 | Unregistered Commentershelley
gorgeous photo! i am all about water parks & bubbles this summer! yum

http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3868947979/
August 31, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterdjbeat
Happy Birthday to you, Tracey! Wonderful image; sounds like a perfect celebration.
August 31, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTara Bradford
it sounds glorious! happy birthday!
September 1, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChenoa
Wow, what a magical shot! Sounds like a fabulous way to celebrate. Happy birthday!
September 3, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterleslie

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