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6 years ago
Fire Department Day
Junior Firefighter
Today was the day that fire stations throughout the city bring their trucks, gear and paraphernalia to the parking lot of the Boeing Air and Space Museum. Will and I, along with many other moms and dads of 3-5 year olds, had a blast sitting in the drivers seats of firetrucks, ladder trucks, airport fire vehicles, EMT vehicles, fire cranes and even practice escaping from a small home window! Will was just enthralled by all the firefighters he met and loved to see them in their gear, shake hands with them and try out their boots.
Playdate with Cole
We invited Will's friend from school over to play today. They seemed to have a great time playing trains, cars, trucks, drawing with sidewalk chalk, going on a wagon ride, playing at the park, toileting, lunching, napping, and eating dairy and egg free blueberry banana muffins!
Edison's Goodbye Party
The staff at Pacific Crest got together to give James, Sarah, Edison and Oliver a sendoff to Clevelend.
Will, Edison and Oscar enjoying some watermelon together.
Where There Is No Camera
When Paul and I were in the Peace Corps our most frequently visited books were Where There Is No Dentist and Where There Is No Doctor. In this new chapter with Will we draw attention to another storyline: Where There Is No Camera. What is a person to do when the photo opportunity is missed?
Today Mr Will bumped into a group of firefighters eating on the Ave. He told his dad that he wanted to wait until they were finished and drove their firetruck away. Thankfully, they ate quickly and when they emerged Will introduced himself to them. They invited him to touch their firehats, sit in the passenger seat of the firetruck, and talk in length about how they know when it is time to go fight a fire. He was delighted to watch the firewoman drive away her truck with all her firefighters on board.
Today Mr Will bumped into a group of firefighters eating on the Ave. He told his dad that he wanted to wait until they were finished and drove their firetruck away. Thankfully, they ate quickly and when they emerged Will introduced himself to them. They invited him to touch their firehats, sit in the passenger seat of the firetruck, and talk in length about how they know when it is time to go fight a fire. He was delighted to watch the firewoman drive away her truck with all her firefighters on board.
Jonathon's Visit
Jonathon came into town this weekend to see the Solstice Parade. Thankfully the weather
cooperated enough for a quick sail at the Center for Wooden Boats.
Parade Chairs
Here is Will trying out some new chairs that Paul picked up for the Fremont Solstice Parade.
Fremont Solstice Parade
We watched the parade on Saturday with Jonathon. Will especially loved to see the "tree people" because he and his dad helped make them down at the powerhouse in the days leading up to the event.
Zoo Trip with Toddler III
Will's class took a trip to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium to celebrate the end of the school year. Here he is with his buddies, Cole and Jasmine.