The Rest of Christmas Break, Part IV -- Rocket Man and Other Outdoor Fun

The weather was gorgeous during Christmas break. Several days it warmed up to a balmy 65, and we spent several beautiful afternoons in our backyard enjoying the weather, each other and our beautiful yard. Every time we spend time out back I'm reminded just how lucky we really are. We spent time playing on our playground, in the sandbox, hitting tennis balls, but the most time was probably spent blasting off rockets. Both kids got in on the action with Daddy while I took pictures. After they took turns putting in the Alka Seltzer or pouring the vinegar, they retreated to the safe distance of their chairs to watch their rocket blast off.

After Daddy was confident that Elijah could oversee the whole procedure, he turned them loose and let them blast off the rockets by themselves.

  

Eventually, Keira got tired of all the rocket fun and wanted to have some swing time. So, Elijah became a solo rocket man.  As she usually does, Kodi followed us outside to enjoy the beautiful weather with her family.

  

Daddy took a great series of pictures of Elijah as he meticulously launched rockets over and over again.  He took so many great photos that you can see Elijah's whole process...

First, he carefully pours the vinegar into the film canister.

Then, he puts a piece of Alka Seltzer in the film canister.

 

Then, he quickly closes the film canister.

 
Next, he retreats to watch the launch from a safe distance.

 
Finally, he retrieves the rocket and starts over again.