the park

While in OC we checked out the relatively new/still in-progress Great Park. Its current offerings include a free ride on a hot-air balloon and carousel both of which we enjoyed with our friends Bryan, Sang-Hee (photographer) and Hannah.

Well, it is ORANGE county after all...

The launch pad:

The take-off:

Noemi's first carousel ride...she liked it so much we got right back on and went again!

A nice morning in Central Park (Huntington Beach) with Mom featuring the balance beam...

The rookie:

The ballerina:

The ringer: