Balloon Festival...

One of my favorite things about being here in Murrieta, is having Logan wake up every morning, come into our room, and open up the shutters, in search for how many hot air balloons we can count each day! We have counted as few as 1, and as many as 9!! Its such a fun way to wake up!
Anyways...when I heard that the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine festival was coming I knew it was something I couldn't miss! Since we are new to the area, and didn't really know how "kid friendly" the actual festival was, I decided to take my chances, and just go for a ride...so, on Saturday, June 2nd, when Logan came in my room at 6:30am, I quickly, and very quitely got up, got the two of us dressed, and we rushed out the door. We stopped at Starbucks for an early morning treat, and headed out to wine country, in hopes of seeing at least one or two balloons up close, what we found was SO much better!
As we drove through the hills of wine country, seeing NOTHING, I quickly became a bit discouraged, but to my surprise, we came over a hill, and there were a ton of balloons, getting set to launch! We pulled over in this big empty dirt lot, got out, drinks in one hand, and a blanket in the other, and set ourselves up for an awesome show! Free of charge!
I think we counted at least 40 balloons! It was really such a special time, just the two of us! Next year, we'll have to wake up Sam, Grant, and Drew, and take them along for the ride...but for this year, I wouldn't have changed a thing! We might even check out the festival! I obviously couldn't even taste the wine this year...but next year, i'd love to check it out! If you've never been out there, it is absolutely beautiful! Lots of rolling green hills, and tons of winery's (obviously) as well as some, what appear to be really quaint little Bed & Breakfasts! All just 15 minutes from our home!
If you are ever in the area, we'd love to take you for a ride out there! We love visitors!
I know i've been a little slow getting these posts up...one of these days i'll figure it all out! I imagine once I do, you'll hear me refer to things as "my favorite" alot...thats because I have so many things that I just love about it out here!
Come visit! I'd love to share them all with you!!
Until next time!