After decades of entertaining, I thought I had seen just about everything. September proved otherwise, with company picnics, school and library programs, birthday balloons and a couple of genuine firsts. mbd2.com/september-2026-ball… #recap #balloonartist #Fishing #schoolassembly

I'm entertaining at a 4th birthday party today, in the forest preserves. Oh, what fun.

I had a fun afternoon of balloon entertaining at St Paul Lutheran Church's picnic. #BalloonAnimals #balloonartist #churchpicnic #oaklawn

When they want something different you make them a duck bracelet. #balloonanimals #duck #bracelet #tinleypark #orlandpark

Yesterday at North Riverside Park District, I had the opportunity to work with their summer camp staff on what it means to show up ready. RAP = Ready, Aware, Prepared. For camp staff, being “ready” starts before campers arrive. #SummerCamp #StaffTraining #YouthLeadership

Look at what happens when people receive a balloon from me. A smile appears, and for that moment, the world feels a little brighter. #sundayvibes #balloonartist #livelittlethings

A moment at a Christening party in Orland Park when you realize the balloon animals you make bring joy to kids. #Christening mbd2.com/entertainment/bapti…

If any of my friends work for — or know — a company planning a customer appreciation event, grand opening, employee celebration, hospitality event, or community event this summer… I’d appreciate you passing along my website. putatwistonit.com #grandopenings

650 in attendance for the school assembly, what an awesome experience to have this many kids engaged and participating in this week's PBIS Assembly. Learn more at mbd2.com/balloonshow #schoolassembly

“Best he’s seen.” – live on Chicago Today Real crowds. Real reactions. No do-overs. Now booking summer & fall events 🎈youtu.be/vheEkguZ9i8?si=NWYb…

Let's Make A Bubble! Here's a skill that was required back in the 2000s when every balloon artist was using googly eyes in their design. #ballooninstructions #balloonartist #balloonanimals

Check out this kid's favorite balloon design. #balloonanimals #tinleypark #Orlandpark #newlenox #mokena

Excited to be heading to @nbcchicago for their Kids Day event on 4/23! 🎈Taping a segment and bringing some balloon fun to the show.

Which is your style? ##Shamrock #clover #balloonanimals

This is a cool video. ##balloonanaimals

Review Sharpie Creative Markers for drawing on balloons, by Magical Balloon-0dude Dale youtu.be/-1qHZ9xqlds?si=6FtI… via @YouTube

Favorite Design - No, you will not get it. youtu.be/YmH3gsOQv64?si=qgm5… via @YouTube #balloonanimals

A good picture of my boy Louie. #englishspringer

This was a cool Thanksgiving bouquet to make. #Thanksgiving #balloonanimals #bouquet #orlandpark #tinleypark

Take a look at this incredible photo I took. Notice the image? It's a balloon turkey reflection. #lightbulb #balloonanaimals #photography #Turkey #reflection