Smith Family Adventures

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Virginia City

After we left the Balloon Races we headed for Virgina City with the idea in mind of going to the Camel Races. They didn't start till 1:30 & we were there at 10 am. We walked down main street & then headed home. Everyone was starting to get tired by that point!

View of Reno from the "scenic stop"

Kelsi & McKena with some "Cowboys"

Balloon Races Cont.

After Dawn Patrol was done & the sun started to come up we headed over to the concession stands to get donuts & hot chocolate. Then we walked through the field where they were getting ready for the big set of balloons to take off. I know its a lot of pictures.. but not even close to what I actually took. :o)

Blowing up the Wells Fargo Bee

The kids & Ben with their Energizer Bunny Ears

Eagle Balloon

Fly over

Smoky the Bear getting ready

Some of my favorites were the reflection ones I took.. Hard time choosing which to post on these!

Dawn Patrol/ Glow Show

We woke up at 2:30 this morning to head to the Reno Balloon Races for this! When that alarm went off I really didn't want to get up but knew we would regret it if we didn't go. The kids loved it & didn't complain at all about having to get up long before the sun came up! I took a total of 348 pictures just at the Balloon Races today. These would have come out better if I didn't leave an important part of my tripod at home :o( Ohh well I was happy to get a few decent ones.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Fisher Price Party!

Today was the big day for our Fisher Price Party! Everyone had a blast & the kids really loved all the new holiday toys. I raffled off one of the toys at the end, the lucky winner was Christian! He is the grandson of a lady I work with. I think he was the perfect age for it to. After taking these pictures today I realized my life in my small camera is coming to an end. It used to take awesome pictures & they def. are loosing the quality. :o( Guess that will be the next thing on the list of purchases.