Fire Expo

 

 

 

These are pictures from the fire expo. Zander was actually on the local news. He was demonstrating some new technology using a fire extinguisher and TV for training on how to put out a fire. He had a lot of fun. This was about 3 weeks ago and was the last time that he has worn the fireman hat. When we changed schools, it was not an issue if he wore it and after a couple of months he decided that he didn't need it. Now he is obsessed with Star Wars, Star Wars Lego Wii game. Actually anything Star Wars. I am beginning to wonder which was worse. It is very nice to see his hair again after 2 years!

Bible School

 
 
 
 

Zander had a lot of fun at Bible School this year. Last year was very scary for him, but this year, the teachers let him wear his fireman hat and he knew that the firemen were coming on the last night. They did science experiments and somehow Aunt Tracy talked me into being one of the music teachers. That was quiet interesting. I don't mind teaching anything, but it helps if you have at least heard the songs before or had a chance to see the movements and words. Thank goodness, I am a quick learner and it all turned out fine. Now if I can just get Zander to understand when next year is because he wants to go to bible school again now.

Fireman present

 

Everyone knows that Zander loves firemen. I have looked every where for an air tank for his back. I finally found it and gave it to him for his birthday. He also got a fireman coat and a firehouse with little firemen and all of the furniture. We also visited a real fire station.

Super Hero Day

 

Our local science museum had super heros day. They invited the local fire department and several other special guests. We saw lots of batmen, spidermen etc. Can you guess who Zander's super hero is?

Fire Station Visit

 

All Zander wanted for his birthday was to visit a real fire station. We went to our local station and luckily the fire fighters were all very nice and did not mind us visiting. They let him sit in all of the trucks and the chief let him wear his hat. It was very hard for Zander to say good bye but the chief said he could come back and visit any time.

Zander is 4 years old

I can't believe it? Where did the time go? We had a big weekend. On Saturday, we went to breakfast and then to Zander's soccer game. He did kick the ball 1 time when he was playing goalie. Then we picked up the cake and went home to take a quick nap. Next we went to the local gymnastics place for his party. It was so much fun. I was a little disappointed that no one from his school showed up. Including Zander there were only 5 kids. It turned out to be the perfect size group. They had so much fun and got some exercise at the same time. After the party we went to Zander's favorite Japanese restaurant. The Brady bunch and Zachary joined us. It was really good and Zander ate like he had a tape worm. It is worth the money to see him eat a good meal. We all went home and crashed.
Sunday was Zander's actual birthday. He chose cherry turnovers for breakfast. Then we gave him his other present. We had already given him a new fireman hat, coat and airtank complete with a firehose that sprays water. Today he received a firehouse and all of the furniture and little firepeople that go with it. He really enjoyed playing with it. Then it was time to go to the local firestation. I wasn't really sure if the firemen would like us just showing up, but they were all very nice. They treated Zander like a celebrity. He got to sit in the firetrucks, turn on the lights and wear the fire chief's hat. Of course when it was time to go he was very upset. Then it was time to meet CiCi and PaPa for lunch at the mexican restaurant. He ate all of his shrimp and then CiCi pulled out a bag of strawberries. He ate everyone of them and then they sang to him and brought him a mexican dessert. He ate every bit of it as well.
Next we went to Granny's and CiCi and PaPa brought his present. It was just what he wanted, Fire House Dog DVD. Of course as soon as we got home, he had to watch it. It will not be the last time. All in all, it was a great birthday. Happy birthday Zander B. Momma loves you.

911

Zander's new passion in life is anything related to a fireman. This is very interesting to me because it is also the one thing that terrifies him. He has always been afraid of fire drills and smoke detectors. He counts smoke detectors when we go in any new building. When the firemen came to school a few weeks ago he had a melt down when they put on their masks. Ever since then at home he has pretended to be fireman Scott and fireman Steve. I can only assume that was the names of the firemen that came to school.
Cousin Marty is a volunteer fireman and he brought his gear to Granny's last Sunday. Zander could not have been more excited. They put all of the gear on him and brought him into the house. Mom stood him up and he fell over. The gear weighed about 40 pounds. That is more than he weighs! He looked so cute. Mom held him up long enough for me to snap a couple of pictures. Isn't he cute?
Oh yeah, 911. Zander has known how to call 911 for a long time and he pretends on his cell phone all of the time. I never worried about it because I have not shown him how to push the talk button first and then dial a number to really make a call. The other day I asked him to bring me the phone so I could call CiCi and I heard him push a couple of buttons. I told him again to bring me the phone. When he got to me he handed it up to me with a strange look on his face and I heard someone talking. I knew immediately who was on the other line. The lady said "911, What is your emergency". Well, I started apologizing profusely and she cancelled the call. Thank goodness she didn't send anyone out. We have had the talk about what is a real emergency now.