We had Max's birthday party at Firestation #6. Max helped decorate and couldn't wait for his guests to arrive.
The firefighters gave us all a tour of thier station and showed us how they put on their suits and how it worked to protect them in a fire. Max and some of the others weren't really wild about the full mask. The reflector strips attracted the light of the flash and made it difficult to get a really good shot. Thanks to "autofix" you can see the kiddos and some of the grown ups, and not just the glowing bars of the suit. We also got to see their living quarters and see what its like when they get an alarm call in the middle of the night. Since it was a one story station, there wasn't a pole.
The kids got to walk through the firetruck, and Max got to sit at the wheel of the big ladder fire truck. The firemen showed all of the kids where gear was stowed on the truck and what different things were used for. They even got to see the jaws of life. It was a cool tour and definitely worth doing again in a few years when some of the younger kiddos can ask more questions. There was a good echo in the garage and some of the littler ones really enjoyed bouncing their calls off the walls and windows.
Max thanked the firefighters with some cookies and a card. He thought the tour and meeting the firefighters was pretty cool, and I think the other kids did too.
Fireman Max in his birthday firetruck tshirt and firemans hat.
The cake that almost wasn't. Long story. It was yummy.
Max with his cousins
Max with Cousins and buddies Kaiden, Tavo and Jaxon. Where's Gus? It is very difficult to get 11 kids to stop, look forward and smile all at the same time. Heck, it's difficult to even get them in the frame!Max had a really great day and came home to play with his gifts. We are all truly blessed to have great family and friends. By 7:30 he crashed on the floor. I'm sure he will enjoy the coming days as he gets to wear, use, and play with all of his gifts and he can't wait to have playdates to share.
