Fire Fighter Pancake Breakfast

A couple of Saturdays ago (Oct. 18), the firefighters had a free pancake breakfast and fair at Whistlestop Park. It was something we Chapman's just couldn't miss! Isaac went through a huge firefighter stage, and Carter is still in one. I'll let the pictures tell the story (with a little captioning, of course!)...

We were able to take a ride on a 1939 (I think) firetruck. It's amazing how well that thing is still running!

They had several different activities for the kids to do. Isaac was able to ring the bell TWICE! He was pretty excited. I won't say how many times he tried! :)

They had a fire safety house where they learned how to escape a two-story building. Guess I better get me one of those ladders or Isaac won't know what to do!

We waited in line for a LONG time to go down this slide once, but it was a favorite!

Ashlyn sported her firefighter hat most of the time. I think she makes a pretty cute firefighter!

I loved watching her walk around with her hat on reading her book. The lines were pretty long. It was a good time passer!

My handsome firefighters!

Carter had a lot of cute pictures up on the firetruck. It was hard for me to pick one, so luckily Eric stepped in!

They had real firefighter coats for the kids to wear while they acted out being a firefighter. Carter was pretty excited to work side-by-side a REAL fireman.

Isaac was almost too fast for me to get any pictures. If your house is burning, he's the one you want on the job. He was quick!

What's a firefighter fair without a dalmation?

They had six firetrucks that we were able to check out. One nice firefighter opened up his truck for us so the kids to explore a little more.

They were also having "Family Day" at the train museum at the park. Dr. Watson, a chemistry professor from UMHB came a did a demonstration. I've seen a few of his demos and they are really fun. Isaac was chosen to be a helper, which made his year. He looks good in goggles!

While Isaac was being a chemist, Carter was out riding a train with friends.

Papa joined us right before the chemistry demo. It was his birthday, but instead of doing whatever he wanted to do, he came down to spend the rest of the day with the boys since they were really missing Eric. He took us all to McDonald's for lunch and then took the boys bowling in Killeen. The boys had a FABULOUS time and I think Papa enjoyed it, too - even if he did look wore out! It's nice to have such thoughtful in-laws and a loving Papa!