Mineral Wells / Weatherford

I took the kids on a fossil hunt yesterday. It was a two hour drive west to Mineral Wells. We had a blast. The fossils are abundant! I did my research and discovered that hunting is best after a good rain, and they had lots of rain Friday and Saturday.
So we came home with brachipods, crinoids and about 20 pounds of mud. The area was beautiful and very secluded. I got some cool shots that I will load later of the area. I also took some photos of the fossils.

What was a suprise to me was the town of Weatherford! I didn't know it was so adorable. It had a great farmers market, old buildings and adorable town square. Our next trip out will include a few nights in a tent and I am sure a visit to the market!

Balloon Festival - Plano

We did the baloon festival last weekend. When the alarm clock went off at 5:30am I was really thinking perhaps to try the evening "burn" instead, but Vinny got up and so did I. I figured since he was already awake, we may as well go.

I had borrowed a zoom lens from a friend and enjoying it for the weekend. (I found it most useful the previous day at Grapefest where Vinny's band was playing).

Anyway - here are a few of the shots....