Fire station

I have tried to plan something fun for us to do everyday this summer. We have worked on art projects, practicing writing Hudson's name

For some reason that picture will not rotate on my computer. But he is a child genius.

We have been on many lunch and dinner dates with friends, North Hills open play, pool parties, the library, museum, scavenger hunts, daddy's kickball games (HILARIOUS), etc.

But I think Hudson's favorite activity so far was going to the firetruck station yesterday! He is fascinated with firetrucks. He will scream at the top of his lungs when he sees one or hears a siren coming.

We were headed to eat lunch yesterday when we passed the firestation. 2 firetrucks were outside so  I decided to pull over and see if we could go on a tour. The sweet firemen were so gracious and welcoming to us. All of them came out and showed him every single detail of the station. Then it was time to see the firetrucks. Man oh man, was my boy happy.

While he was in the truck they let him try on boots, a jacket and a mask. They taught him about stop, drop and roll. He even got to turn on the siren and lights. They were so sweet to give him a coloring book, stickers and a hat. I was very impressed and it warmed my heart to see how nice they were and took the time to let Hudson explore and ask questions. He cracked me up because his questions were...

"Can I drive it?"

"Why do you sleep here?"

"Is this a boom or a pumper truck"

"Where are your bandaids?"

and

"What do firemen eat?"

Before we left I asked to snap a picture of Hudson with 2 of the firemen. Much to my surprise I think they thought I was taking a photo for a pin up calendar.... I mean seriously, they were standing normally and then struck a pose.

Thank goodness for brave men and women who put their lives on the line to help us and to make my little guy so happy.