Monday, August 21st, was the Great American Solar Eclipse. Fortunately for us, Sutton was directly in the path and received 2 minutes and 34 seconds of totality. My mom and dad joined us Sunday evening and then Kelly and the kids drove up Monday morning. It was such a fun day. We packed a picnic lunch as the partial eclipse began at 11:34 AM with the totality beginning at 12:59 PM. No one knew what to expect but the experience was enjoyed by all. Isaac was quite entertaining as he had brought his very own tablet and thermometer to chart the change in temperature through the event. Nerd alert!
Made dad brought a special centerpiece for my solar eclipse dinner. The heavy door weight has been sitting on the shop floor for as long as I can remember. He thought it needed to make the trip to Sutton to be a part of the once in a lifetime spectacle. Jentry helped him spruce it up with a big yellow sun. My dad, he is just too funny!
The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory (MESO) also made its debut at the Sutton Public School. The mobile lab came from Colorado Springs and was designed to be a science center on wheels to engage and excite students, teachers and local residents with hands-on educational and research activities. Mason had a blast with the bubbles and Jentry got to make her very own dippin' dot ice cream with liquid nitrogen. They had several telescopes and held some night observing that Nathan and my parents said was pretty neat.
My favorite part of the eclipse was the 360 degree glowing horizon during the totality. It was a breathtaking view and unforgettable feeling. Just a glimpse of God's handy work. I am thankful however that I only had to drive five minutes home unlike a few that traveled to Sutton from Canada.
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