Happy Father's Day!

Kris had to work at the firestation on Father's Day so Nicky and I decided to go and visit him for a bit.  We stopped at the store and picked up some ice cream - cops might be known for loving doughnuts...but here's a little known fact...firemen love ice cream - we figured it would make for a nice touch for Father's Day.  We arrived just before lunch and it was a full house.  There were several firemen from other stations there, and the Chief (aka big dog) was there as well.  Nicky, of course, was a little shy at first, and since the majority of the boys were outside, Nicky wanted to tour the house first.  He was pretty fascinated with the kitchen, in that it was actually a kitchen - not sure what he was expecting!  He pointed out every appliance they have.  We checked out the weight room and where Daddy sleeps, and Nicky made a pit stop in the big boy's potty. 

From there, we went back into the garage, and even with a bomb truck, ambulance, chief's truck, and fire engine, here's what caught Nicky's eye first...figures...

Here he is checking out the ambulance with his Daddy the hero...

...and the fire engine.  Do you know the difference between a fire engine and a fire truck?  Most don't, and I didn't until I got hitched to a strapping young fireman.  An engine pumps the water and although it does have ladders on it, it lacks the big one on the top.  A truck is the one that has the big ladder on top that extends.  See...now you've learned something for the day!

Next, Nicky drew on the fire chief's white board...

As our tour came to an end, Nicky announced that he was hungry, and that he wanted some ice cream.  I'm proud to say that I lived on the edge and allowed him to eat a little bit before his lunch!!!  Who knew?!

The rest of the day was pretty lazy - Nicky and I took a 3 hour nap!  Guess we were tired from our Saturday running errands and playing t-ball, and Nicky was up late from parent's night out at his school where he got to play in the water and hang out with his friends while Momma and Daddy went to a movie. 

We love you Daddy, and can't imagine our lives without you...you'd be our hero even if you weren't a fireman!!!  We hope all you Daddy's out there had a good day! :0)