Discovery

On February 24th, 2011, the Space Shuttle Discover blasted off for the last time.  And thanks to daddy getting off work early (and for getting a job down here in Florida!) we were able to go to Port Canaveral to witness this piece of history.  I look forward to telling Evey and Ellie that they were there when the space shuttle blasted off.  It was completely amazing!

Here are the girls on the drive over to the coast.  Its only about a 45min drive.  Ellie was out!

There were so many people there!   The bridge in the background was closed to traffic and had TONS of people on it! Amazing!

Had to document me and ellie standing on an overpass

Ellie was such a good girl!

Waiting for the launch.  We didn't have to wait long...perfect timing on our part! :)

And we have lift off!!

There goes the Space Shuttle Discovery!

all the people watching. love this pic!

Mike filmed the event.  Evey was pointing at the shuttle.

another awesome pic of the smoke stream.

happy girl on the walk back to the car.

Mike so graciously carried both girls most of the way.

Sunset on the way home.  With so many people there to witness this event, it took us awhile to get home.

Overall, it was a great day. I was in awe and loved every minute of this experience. Now I hope to watch the last few remaining launches before there are no more. Amazing stuff, simply amazing!!