Fire Station Field Trip

March 6th was the twins' fire station field trip for preschool.  They are excited about anything to do with preschool, especially field trips.

The fireman give us a tour of the entire station.  One of the first places they show us is the movie/theater room. 

All lined up, listening intently to Mr. Fireman

The fire fighter let all the kids hold a piece of equipment.  They were so cute passing that thing (whatever it was) down the line and all taking a turn seeing how heavy it was.

Lexi loved "lifting" the tool that they use to cut cars open to help people escape quickly in an emergency.

Getting to be inside the fire truck is the best part!

The fireman was super nice to let all the preschoolers have a turn sitting in the drivers seat and playing with the steering wheel. 

Leah loved pretending to drive!

On second thought, I think the kids loved jumping around the in emergency life boat the best.

My favorite part is when the fire fighter gets all dressed up in his gear, piece by piece, to show the kids what it would look like if a fire fighter was in your house during a fire trying to rescue you.  They always try and teach the kids that although they might look scary, they are the same person underneath all the gear and that they are there to help them.

What a cute group!

My favorite shot of the day.  Lexi with Smooth Man Mr. Austin.

The girls were thrilled to be sent home with fire hats and a "bag of treasures" as they called it.  I found their "treasures" (pencils, stickers, erasers, etc) all over the house for days and days.

This isn't my first time on this field trip. 

Mitch's class came in 2012.  The twins were 2.

2012

Chloe's class came in 2010.  The twins were there, but stayed in their stroller the entire time.

Here they are just a few days before that trip- just 4 months old.  Can you tell who is who?  (And who has the bigger head?)

I know Chloe's class went again in 2009, but I can't find any pictures of it.  I must not have taken my camera with me that very first trip. 

Our 4th year going was a hit!  It never gets old.