The National Rocket Launch

Who knew that 3 days in the middle of the United States in a field in southern Kansas with temperatures around 100 degrees could be so FUN! Papa Jim has been waiting a long time to have his family join him for a National Rocket Launch. We all love that he shares his favorite hobby with us! We found the field just south of Argonia, Kansas and set up camp with 2 canopies, 3 coolers, 10 camp chairs and lots of blankets. Aunt Jill from Illinois joined us and was an expert rocket assistant! Debra, Conor and Brigham Lewis also made the drive down from Kansas City and we loved having them with us!

Papa Jim Hard at Work and
Proud of his Finished Products

Setting the Rockets up for the Countdown


Returning with a Rocket
Brent ran after and searched for many rockets,
the farthest was a mile away!

Hanah hitches a ride
Watching the Launch
The Grandkids and their Rockets

Riley (11) with Golfing Riley

Hardy Lee (9) with Hardy Lee V

Jamie (9) with Princess Jamie

Sidney (6) with Sunshine Sid

James (6) with Dragon Heart

Blake (5) with Spiderman Blake

Shawn (3) with Sponge Bob Shawn

Hanah (2) with Hello Hanah