After a week of rocket preparation and waiting for the rain to stop, we finally were able to launch our rockets. The kids were giddy with excitement as we walked to the high school after Stake Conference today.
The kids wanted Aaron to try his rocket first to make sure it wasn't too windy. We figured it was better to lose his than one of theirs.
Let the countdown begin! 5..4..3..2..1...Blastoff!
The test run went great and so the kids all had their chance. Alex's 2nd attempt led to a fun recovery. We were all looking in the sky and Brittany found the rocket in the ground. The engine blew out the end and therefore the nose cone didn't blow off. The rocket did a nose dive to the ground and was completely stuck in the ground. No harm though and it was good to go for another round.
His face says it all. He keeps asking when we can do it again. Since we didn't even make a dent in the box of engines (thanks Mom!) we can do it soon!
The kids wanted Aaron to try his rocket first to make sure it wasn't too windy. We figured it was better to lose his than one of theirs.
Let the countdown begin! 5..4..3..2..1...Blastoff!
The test run went great and so the kids all had their chance. Alex's 2nd attempt led to a fun recovery. We were all looking in the sky and Brittany found the rocket in the ground. The engine blew out the end and therefore the nose cone didn't blow off. The rocket did a nose dive to the ground and was completely stuck in the ground. No harm though and it was good to go for another round.
His face says it all. He keeps asking when we can do it again. Since we didn't even make a dent in the box of engines (thanks Mom!) we can do it soon!
3 comments:
It is like I told Aaron, with the 150 engines Mom gave you guys you could have either 150 and take offs, or ONE REALLY COOL TAKE OFF!! I am glad you took the safe route.
Mom just told me about the Science Box. Why wasn't Alex wearing his goggles? :)
They were ready to go with their goggles and Aaron told them they weren't needed. They probably would have gotten in the way as they sprinted to go find their rockets.
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