Friday, February 27, 2009

Fire Station Field Trip

Aunt Jill invited us to go on a trip to the Fire Station with some friends of hers and of course cousin Abby and Emmy. Ava and I also got a special treat and got to take Mia with us. Kelly and Hannah also were able to meet us.

It was really neat to see the girl's little faces light up to see the firemen and the trucks. They shared great information that was easily modified for a 2-year old level. Basically, fire fighters help people. When people need help they call them and the firemen get in the firetruck and hurry, hurry, hurry to get there. They need the lights and sirens to tell people they are in a hurry.

Touring the quarters of the fire station. Not the most interesting part for them, but part of the process.

Wow! Inside the fire truck!
Look how big the tires are!
Mia's turn to drive the fire truck.

Now, it's Ava's turn. Ava touched every gadget she could find while driving. It was a very intense job for her.
Mia really enjoyed chatting with the fireman.

She let the fireman pick her up to look at the pretty lights.
Ava and Mia on the fire truck with the fireman.
Cousin Abby trying on the fireman's hat and smiling oh so cute!
Mia's turn.
And finally, Ava's turn.
Getting a "badge" to show they completed their fire station tour
Here is Ava, ;ooking so little and cute on the fire truck.
Hugs goodbye. Although they weren't leaving each other, Ava and Mia will find any reason to hug.
Hannah giving good-bye hugs also.
Getting a big girl milk at Starbuck's, sitting together looking so CUTE!

6 comments:

SpunkyToes said...

How fun was that! So cool. And love the pictures.

Unknown said...

wow - you girls had so much fun! Thanks for taking the girls Megs... Mimi can't stop talking about it, the fireman, and going in the car with mimi and aves.

beth said...

That is so much fun! Was this a set tour specifically for toddlers or did you just call them up to see if you could go? I think that is such a neat idea for a field trip.

E.M. said...

How fun! I never would have thought to visit the fire station. Great idea!

Becky said...

How FUN!! I love the picture of Ava driving the fire truck. She was so serious!

melissa said...

Wow! Looks like you girls had the best time! I love the picture of Ava sitting on the fire truck...just adorable!