The roof is on fire!

For the last few months, Miles's school has been doing a "Learn not to burn" unit on fire safety. We've been making escape plans, choosing meeting points and stop, drop & rolling all around. Yesterday was the grand finale with a fire department presentation at his school. Since it wasn't his normal class day, Audrey & I took him to participate. Here he is with his buddy Eli trying to smile for mommy. Too bad the noon sun was right behind me! They showed the kids all around the fire engine, but the absolute coolest thing (for them) was when one of them got to open the storage door on the side. See the blond head behind Miles? That little door was the best!

Here's Fireman Sparky (seriously?) with all his gear. He dressed out so they could see what a fireman will look like and not be afraid. Audrey was afraid.
There was a miniature house where they reviewed fire safety and then got to practice climbing out a window. We still need ladders for the kids rooms, but he has practiced opening his window.
In other news.... Santa can cancel his trip to our house this year. Miles already has the greatest toy in the world: a big cardboard box. It's not as big as the huge box from our kitchen remodel, but it is just as much fun. His favorite thing is to trap himself inside with Audrey. They just sit there & giggle & peek out the cracks. This one might stick around for while, it is GREAT entertainment!