There was a lot going on in the area this past week and into the weekend. The earthquake, the hurricane, tornado warnings, and a manhunt for a wanted man near the neighborhood where I grew up.

There were also some good things too. A third birthday party for the daughter of a friend, the spontaneous landing of a hot air balloon around the corner from our house, and some quality time at home with the family.

Here are a few shots from the hot air balloon which soared over our car Friday evening and then landed in a field down the road from where we live...