A week ago Sunday, it was decided that the family should go shoot rockets. Some of these rockets are at least 20 years old. Anyway, the preparation was on Saturday--including going to the hobby store to purchase engines--A,B,C,D, and E--each one twice as powerful as the one before! 
Ian put together his first rocket and it did really well. It was sent up 4 times.
Ian put together his first rocket and it did really well. It was sent up 4 times.
Lots of planning involved!
On Sunday, we drove (forever--only stopping once for the bathroom--which doubled as a gas stop, too) and came to this very flat dirt area. Chairs were set up as well as this very appreciated shade. Then the food came out--snacks and water for all. Meanwhile, Mike was actually working on the rockets.:)
Here he is--ready to launch!
Even Clay got in on the action.
This was a grasshopper who may have died this very day--but not before being launched in a rocket and sent up VERY high. He didn't move much after his return. Poor Astro!
While they were looking for one of the rockets landing place, Jenelle found her own rocket and got to launch it a couple of times. Ian and Olivia were real troopers running after and getting all of the rockets. They sure were tired afterwards!
I think it's fun how they're all looking for the rocket. They went very high and sometimes we lost them for a bit in the sky. All were brought back home, though. A successful day of rocket launching!
3 comments:
Great photos, Heather, it was a beautiful day wasn't it. Loved the pumpkin patch goat and kids photos too!
Yes, it was such a clear day! Glad you enjoyed the pictures.
That sounds like such a blast, I love the picture at the bottom with all the guys looking up!
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