stop. drop. roll.

Last week was fire safety week at school and Asher came home telling me how he will call 9-1-1 if there's an emergency and how he can stop, drop, and roll.  I remember learning stop, drop, and roll as a kid - why mess with a classic?  ha!  After all that fire safety training at school Asher was thrilled when we told him it was fire station open house on Sunday!

Last year I was about to pop so it was fun to bring Hadley along this time.

First stop was the ambulance...until Ash spotted the helicopter and wouldn't stop pointing at it.  Think we might have hurt the feelings of the EMTs giving ambulance tours.  Sorry 'bout that.

After waiting in a very sloooow line Ash got to sit in the helicopter and talk to the pilot.

All that flying took it out of him and buddy needed a snow cone to recoup.

Blue mouth complete and we were ready to head into the fire station!  I love these (what are they called?  face cutout boards??) but Asher either didn't get it or wasn't in the mood because he kept standing really far back.  This kid - he's a trip.

      

We finally got out to see the trucks and Asher hopped right on board and explored each one.  I remember him being so hesitant and nervous last year.  It's amazing how he's grown and matured this year.  He's so much more confident and independent!

I'm also amazed at how shiny they keep these trucks.  Hi, Hadley!

We saved the best for last and saw "Sparky" the mascot as we were heading out.  Asher about died.  He LOVES characters - doesn't matter who they are or whether he knows them or not.  Any big animal is a winner to him.  Ash ran right up to him, gave a big high five and hug and scooted back grinning from ear to ear.

This might be the best "real" smile I've ever captured.  He is such a sweetheart and I love how he loves these mascots.

Happy Friday, friends!