"It's Go for Launch" !!!

We had a very exciting weekend. We had the once in a lifetime privilege of seeing the space shuttle Endeavor launch out of Cocoa Beach, Florida. This was the 130th launch, and the last night launch in Space Shuttle's history..there are only 4 day launches left before this program ends forever. It was incredible, and something we will never forget. It was also the most patriotic event I have ever taken part of. I felt very American. We all sang the national anthem before it launched and counted down together to take-off....5...4...3...2...1...BLAST OFF!!!! It was amazing feeling the vibrations through your body that the shuttle sent out, and seeing the night sky light up as if it was day-time. Doug (Papa) works on the space shuttle main engine, so that is how we were able to see the launch. It was a wonderful little vacation before the baby comes too. And Mimi (Ann) stayed home and babysat Noelle in Valencia for the weekend so we could have a little "babymoon." That was such a treat too. Thank you, thank you family for the amazing adventure. Oh, and with all of the hub-bub there was almost another launch....baby boy seemed as if he wanted to be a Floridian. My dear husband had me sitting down or laying down whenever possible to keep the contractions at bay. Thankfully he stayed put, and we are now back in Ventura just a stones throw to the hospital and the contractions have stopped. It's no for launch....wooo hooo!