Fire Station Birthday Party

JB's little friend had a birthday party on Saturday at the city Fire Station.  Themed food, decorations and lots of toy firetrucks - super cute.  JB ran around with his friends from school, devoured a hot dog, and tasted his first oreo (or "fire truck wheels").  Plus ate a couple pieces a cake. JB had a blast!

He wanted to wear his fireman rain jacket, and also asked to wear his fireman rain boots. I nixed the boots (thinking he couldn't run around), but then it started raining and he said "see Mama, I TOLD YOU I needed my boots!"  (Three year olds...)

During the party we received a tour of the fire station, plus a short safety demonstration with the firemen.  JB found is hilarious to sit in the firemen's recliners, and see their beds.  :)

The firemen show us all the gear and how quickly they could put on their protective suits.  With full gear, the guys are a teensy bit scary - which is why they like to do this and remind kids to NOT run or hide from them in a fire!  We practiced saying that over and over ("don't hide!") and the kids got to touch the fire suits to (hopefully) become less afraid.

Then the kids climbed and played on the firetruck.  JB was in heaven!

Such a fun - and educational - party!  JB is still talking about those firemen and firetrucks. (Oh, and oreos, haha).