"Big Blue"

Labor Day 2009

This is the 8th year I have spent Labor Day with Chad's family at the Hot Air Balloon Derby. The weather only allowed for two flights this year, but we went ahead and sat in the field for all the flights that were scheduled. You know. Just in case. Here are some photos.

Look closely, there is an airplane between the two balloons.

This one was called "Vitamin D."

DeShon Men

DeShon Men share a lot of the same qualities. The funny thing about these pictures is that this isn't even Chad's dad - it's his uncle. It didn't even hit me how similar they were acting until I was flipping through the photos later. All DeShon Men act the same way. It's weird.

Hello.

My name is Bessy.

(Messy Bessy).

I live in Chad & Katie's bathtub.

I've been told I cannot live in the bathtub forever though, so I guess I need a home.

Like Chad & Katie's living room?

Dan - My dad is a manly sort of man who likes to be lifted. He went halfsies on it with a guy from work so they could both do manly things, like replace windows and gutters and stuff.

John - If I tell my dad you are also a manly man I'm sure he will allow you to rent it for cheap. Or for expensive. I'm not really sure what he would charge. However, he lives an hour and a half away from you. So I guess if you want to go that far just for a man lift you probably can.

Everyone (besides my 3 regular commenters) - I am disappointed that the man lift is getting more interest than my new car. No, you can't all make nice comments about the car now because I will know you are only doing it to make me feel better. You have missed your chance.

Dad's Toy

Dad bought a man lift. Bad lighting in these photos, sorry.


















That is me. Way up there.



















Dad said I would get a nose bleed. I said if I can jump out
of an airplane, I'm pretty sure I can handle your man lift.

Pictures from Home

Jack has a freakishly long tongue.



















Dad has a stylish hat.



















Dad and Chad have a conversation about bike helmets.
Consensus: Good



















Karen has a cool "Welcome" sign. Courtsey of Yours Truly.