end of summer
we now get up earlier than the sun.
first day of school. Third grade. she's such a big girl now.
now that we live in the new house, school is almost across the street. our school morning routine is a bit more relaxed due to the shorter commute.
I have my sun screen hung. enjoyed a leisurely sunday morning coffee out there.
we observed the flugtag
over 85,000 people came out to see the flying (falling) contraptions
above you can see a giant vacuum cleaner. each flying machine is complete with a pilot that must go down with the ship.
rock, paper and scissors going off the 25 ft launch platform
I think this was a giant flying roach
thanks to the laborde family we had this amazing spot across the river from the launch area. while most were baking under the sun, we had a shady spread with the usual picnic luxuries (margaritas, chips/salsa, cheese and orives, etc.)
at one point a two story party boat drifted to block our view. this was not taken lightly by the people on this shady spot perfect for viewing the launch platform. soon a chant was started, "MOVE! THAT! BOAT!" my son thought this was the best part of the evening as he jumped to his feet and waved his fist in the air and shouted along with the crowd. the boat moved. kat said "that was democracy in action"
my mom is back from shreveport. she heads back to norcal early wed morning.