On Monday, regardless of the icky weather, we decided to go ahead with our preschool field trip to the fire-station.  We ended up with some extra kids there, since school was canceled, but Lily and the other older kids were almost more excited about it all than our 4 year olds :).

When we got to the station, the firemen were so nice!  They showed us everything, and even let the kids climb all over the firetrucks, try on gas masks, and touch everything.  They even had one of us moms try on all the gear.  Since Caroline volunteered me, I got to be the  "lucky one."  Let me just say, it was a little claustrophobic and VERY heavy.  I don't know how they move in all that gear.

Before we left, they gave all the kids "Jr. Fireman" stickers, (which Lily is taking very seriously – he he!) and then did the siren and the horn for us.   It was such a great field trip, and the only bad thing about it was that I forgot my camera!!!!!  So frustrating!!  Luckily Caroline had hers, but the kids moved so much, a lot of the pictures are blurry.  Beggars can't be choosers though, and I am just grateful I have any pictures at all :).