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up up and away

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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.

Comments

  6. 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!

  12. 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

  14. Happy Birthday to you, Tracey! Wonderful image; sounds like a perfect celebration.