National Fire Safety Week

In honor of Fire Safety Week, we went on a field trip to the *country* to a small volunteer fire station.

We did the fire station field trip thing several years ago when Emily was preschool aged and I thought it would be a good reminder to do it again.  Reviewing fire safety is always a good idea, huh?

The volunteers at this fire station definitely went above and beyond my expectations.  Although Rebecca was the oldest child at this field trip, she did learn several things about fire safety, like how to use a fire extinguisher, that will surely be beneficial.

Apparently, Rebecca wasn't ready.

Aren't they just beautiful?

Emily had the oppertunity to meet Smokey the Bear. Afterwards, I had to explain who he was:)

She was in a posing mood, always a good thing.





I guess it'severy little boy's dream to use a fireman's hose.
*He wasn't the only man to do this!





The children sat out in the field while they watched a pile of hay burn,
then fireman come barreling down the road, sirens and all.

Afterwards, we enjoyed a picnic in perfect weather with great friends.

Of course, the kids had to let off a little pent up
energy by running around in a large field.