Out of this world!

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to meet the four astronauts that were on the final space shuttle mission at a reception at Ian's work.  Needless to say, the kids were very excited (well, Graham said he was excited, and he was, but more about the grapes they were serving than the actual astronauts, but there was excitement!)
Lucy wore her blue flight suit, of course, because what else does one wear when meeting astronauts?  She was giddy the entire night and was even called out by the administrator for NASA for her outfit.  She watched the video presentation, front row and center and was amazed that the same astronauts that were standing in front of her were the same ones being shown in the shuttle, on the space station, etc.  She especially liked meeting Sandy, the female astronaut and thought it was pretty cool that she was the only one of the four that had lived on the space station.  She also met "Rex" who became her new alter ego's namesake and the pilot and Captain, who presented her with a patch.
Harper was a bit more reserved, but was adament at the end of the night that she go and "meet Sandy!"
Lucy will definitely not forget this one and is now not sure if dolphin trainer is still what she wants to be when she grows up, she might be tempted to go to Mars!