Firehouse Visit

Living in a small town definitly has its perks and today we got to enjoy one of them.  I have spent the past three days working on year end accounting stuff at the elevator, and the girls have been stuck inside due to bad weather.  So tonight with a little clearing of the weather, we decided we all needed some fresh air and went for a walk.  While out walking, we went past our town's firehouse and saw that they were cleaning and had all the trucks parked outside.  Of course we wanted to get closer and see the trucks, although Eve was very afraid the siren was going to go off and she hates loud noises.  The firefighter and his wife who were there were so friendly and took time to stop and tell us about the trucks and some of the equipment.  They even gave her a play fireman's hat, a waterbottle and a coloring book to take home like they do when they give tours to the kindergarteners.  Eve was really happy they thought of her and put the hat on right away, and everyone laughed when she put it on backwards.

    It was so considerate of them to take the time, even if it was only 15 minutes, to show us around and give Eve her stuff.  I find it one of the perks of a small town.  People are very inclined to share their time and talents with others.