Multi-generational scientists

Blast-off!  

The Falcon 9 rocket lifts off - 

enveloped in smoke and fire, the roar

of its powerful Merlin engines propelling it into

blue skies

Rapt, we watched, even little Felix,

propping himself up to study every 

stage of the trajectory, Mimi

providing commentary on blanket billowing,

Mira doing the countdowns for first stage release

Mimi waiting for fairing deployment, all of us cheering 

at the successful landing of the first stage.

then rushing back to the table to

eat warm waffles drenched in 

syrup, covered in blueberries.