Labor Day

We went to the Colorado Balloon Classic on Labor Day. It is the longest continuously running hot air balloon festival in the Rocky Mountain Region as well as the State of Colorado. It is similar to the balloon festival in Provo on the 4th of July, but there are more balloons (just not in this picture!).



We chased this balloon to the landing site. This is moments before they deflated it. It is fascinating to be so close to a hot air balloon and see their length when they are deflated.


After lunch, we hiked Section 16/Palmer Trail. It is a 6 mile hike (and the first half is all uphill).




Eventually, Lucy got really tired. "This hiking stuff can really wear ya out!!"


We stopped in the shade by a babblin' brook.


Lucy sure loved daddy's hat. He doesn't wear it that much, but absolutely had to because he was so sun burnt from the Wyoming/Weber State football game.