

Sara was a little girl who liked to rise early. She wanted to see the sun come up and make the sky bright. She would get out of her bed, put on her slippers, and go to the window. She would watch the sun rise over the hills and smile.
One morning, Sara saw something different. There was a big balloon in the sky. It was red and yellow and blue. It had a basket with people in it. Sara was very curious. She wanted to know what the balloon was and where it was going.
She ran to her mom and dad's room and woke them up. She said, "Mom, dad, look! There is a balloon in the sky! Can we go see it?" Mom and dad rubbed their eyes and got up. They looked out the window and saw the balloon too. They said, "Wow, that is a hot air balloon. It is a special way to fly. Maybe they are going on an adventure."
Sara asked, "Can we go on an adventure too?" Mom and dad smiled and said, "Maybe someday, Sara. But today is an ordinary day. We have to get ready for school and work. But we can wave to the balloon and say hello." Sara nodded and said, "OK. But I hope they have fun." She waved to the balloon and said, "Hello, balloon! Have a good day!"
The balloon waved back with its bright colors. It flew higher and higher until it was a small dot in the sky. Sara felt happy. She had seen something new and exciting. She wondered what else she would see today. She went to get dressed and have breakfast. She was ready for her ordinary day.
