3-2-1 Blastoff!

Some of Hus-B's fondest childhood memories are the occasional, surprise "Heck on it!" days planned by his parents. The whole family would wake up and go through their usual morning routine--eat breakfast, make beds, get dressed for school and work. Then, just as his mother was getting ready to load the boys in the car for school and his dad was grabbing his briefcase, his dad would say "Oh, heck on it!" and the boys--knowing that meant they were in for a fun family day trip--often fishing on the lake or a day in the mountains--would go wild with excitement. They would change into play clothes and set off on a fun family adventure. Last Friday, after several weeks of long, stressful workdays, Hus-B and Pa said "Heck on it!", packed a cooler and took a day trip with the girls to Cape Canaveral to witness Space Shuttle Atlantis blast off on its final voyage. Here are a few pictures: Setting up: Getting ready for the launch: What they saw through their binoculars: The countdown begins: 3-2-1 Blast Off! Hus-B and Pa had a relaxing day off with the girls. Miss M and Miss A said the launch was "Awesome" and have been enjoying learning about space and following along with the astronauts' mission. We are praying for a safe voyage and look forward to hearing the sonic "boom" when the shuttle reenters our atmosphere next Wednesday morning!