Sunday, October 23, 2011

Ballunar Festival at NASA

So this year we wanted to go to the Ballunar Festival out at NASA. We went when Zachary was just walking so it's been a while. Part of the festival is that NASA is open from 9-4pm. So we were able to see other sections that we haven't been able to see during other visits such as the Mission Control Room & etc. It was quite windy outside so that stopped/delayed some of the air activities planned, but still was able to see a lot.


Tram ride..


We were all glad to get out of the car...


Part of the restored Saturn V rocket..


It's so large that you can't get it all in a picture..

The actual historical control room...


Looked exactly like in the movies!


Big screens..


In the viewing room...


Say NASA!
 
The watches and patches from each space mission

Future astronaut


Ride em' cowboy!


He didn't even fall off partly due to the fact it wasn't going fast, but he was proud all the same..

Lucas watching the mini helicopters zooming around..


Happy together cousins!


Clowning around..


Lucas and his Nana


Finally some hot air balloons...

Flame up!

A few more..


After a few of them did a flame up he got a bit scared

And there they go..

Really neat to see them right up close...I think at our last count there was atleast 30.






It was a great time. Not something we will go to every year since it's so far away, but each time we go there is always something else new.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Just for you mom!

Dewberry Farm visit...

Dewberry Farm is just a must do for us every year. We always have a great time. We went on a day that was supposed to be "raining" and turned out to be a nice day and no big crowds. Score!

Had to hit the big slide first...

Lucas wasn't scared one bit...

Look at that dimple-ly smile!


Apparently one direction wasn't enough...

Cow barrel ride...ouch was not meant for big people!!

Let's get this show on the road..

See I told you he had horns!!


Zip line!!


Of course found some barn animals...

I like the tall ducks in the back...never seen them quite like that..


Sweet goat


I just like this picture, because you can see the change in hair color on Zachary.. He used to be lighter than Lucas.


Stare down..


This boy and his corn...he ate the whole thing by himself...




On the hay ride to the pumpkins!

Pretty pumpkins. Normally they grown them, but this year has been so dry that just wasn't possible.

Love these boys!