More Pics from Brad's Solo

I drove Brad's Tahoe and trailer back to Urbandale, and he told me on the way that it meant a lot to him to have his family and friends there. His sister had invitations to join her friends last night, and she chose to help her brother. She said earlier in the day that the only thing keeping her from LOVING ballooning (vs. just liking it) was the lack of sleep. LOL

Brad and Kirk Bloom just missing the field to the north.

Jim From is next to Mom & I. He signed Brad off to solo, and he did the first solo ceremony, which is just like the first ride ceremony, only the victim gets REALLY SOAKED!! Kirk Bloom's crew helped with the ceremony, but it was the Harris gang that got him good!!

Brad and Ashley. She said "Ewww, he's all wet!"

It looks like he wet his pants, LOL!! We all went to dinner afterwards, and he had to go all soaking wet.