Fire & Smoke!

For several weeks the main topic of discussion at our home has been the upcoming static test at ATK where my husband works. This was their first rocket booster test in a long time so anticipation was high. 

Watching and hearing the largest rocket booster in the world be fired is hard to describe and definitely something that needs to be experienced. Several of our kids decided to pull their children from school and come to watch. We had a great time and the firing was a complete success!

Static Test - Orbital ATK

March 11, 2015

Alicia, Dana, John & Kimberly

Megan & Natalie

Teagen, Heather, Oliver & Justin

 Kevin & Me

Keith and his family were there as well but in the crowds we were unable to find each other so no picture. :(

Michael's family were far away in Arizona at test time but a few weeks earlier Michael, Rebekah and Moriah came for a visit so we took a trip to ATK's rocket garden.

 Discussing rocket fuel

Moriah, Michael & Ken

Shuttle booster

Moriah, Michael & Rebekah

Ken & Michael

 Sitting in a rocket segment

Moriah & Rebekah

Personally, I can't imagine sitting in a spacecraft waiting for one of these "firecrackers" to send me into space, but my boys all say they'd hop on board in a second if they had the chance. Needless to say, though, it is pretty incredible to watch!

Lots of love to you all!