Standby, Houston

 
After sharing belated birthday cake for Alex, her daddy told seven year old Ethan that they would go out doors and launch a couple of rockets. When the time was near, all the ladies in attendance were summoned. We stood with baited breath for the sizzle and shwoosh.
 
Stand by, Houston, we have technical difficulties.
 
We have more technical difficulties.

The attending ladies got weary of the wait and began to go back into the house. Suddenly, the technician thought he finally got it and so we all moved back out for another try. This time........up, up and away. Where it went noone knows because it could not be retrieved. The local corn field may be a place to scan. That thing went so high we couldn't see it. Ethan thought perhaps it went into another atmosphere. Perhaps, Ethan, and I think your daddy will be looking for another rocket soon.

Family Fun in the Sun