We were some of the lucky ones whose house was situated in the path of totality, so a handful of friends from Knoxville and Chattanooga joined us for the eclipse yesterday. Before the solar party got started, the boys played outside and got all hot and sweaty. We had plenty of water and pizza to keep everyone hydrated and happy.
They each had glasses, so occasionally they’d stop to check the status of the moon’s progress.
Before totality hit, our neighbor rode over on her horse, which was a huge treat for all of us.
You don’t go into a total eclipse thinking you’ll also get to pet a horse!
Catherine was excited to feed Shera some clover.
As the time neared for totality, we all gathered on the back patio for a good view.
Right before the moon fully covered the sun, all the kids jumped on the retaining wall.
We reached totality! I wish I’d had the forethought to videotape everyone’s reactions. All the “oohs” and “ahhs” from kids and adults alike…
Glasses off! I didn’t want to use a flash and ruin the view, so this photo was taken with only the dimmest light from the dark sky:
What a treat! We witnessed something that can’t be described with ordinary words. While science explains a total eclipse with accuracy, I felt we experienced God’s creativity at its finest.
And since I never make it into these photos, thank you, Karin, for capturing this one!
Catherine was less interested in the eclipse and more interested in exploring my house and enjoying snacks. I didn’t mind one bit! Love her!
Thanks to everyone who joined us! We were happy to have you!