William's Birthday Party--Picture Overload

William, Seth, and ten 4 year olds partied it up on Saturday at the fire station. They got a tour of the station, and then got to go in the "equipment bay" and climb all over the fire engines. Next they got an equipment demonstration by firefighter Will. After that, the kids sang Happy Birthday to William, ate cake and ice cream, and spent a few minutes playing with all of the toy fire trucks that the organizers put out for the kids. Before we knew it, it was time to go home.

From a parent's perspective, the party was awesome. I hardly had to do anything! We brought the cake, the decorations, snacks, and party favors. The auxiliary ladies did the rest. I think the parents enjoyed the tour and demonstration as much as the kids did. And since I didn't have to do anything during the party, I was free to take pictures.

First, the cake:

Then the birthday boy, who got to wear a fireman jacket upon arrival:

Of course, little brother had to try it on, too (notice the haircut, finally):

Ed and William in the Canteen Truck:

Say cheese!

Watching the demonstration:

Firefighter Will

William wearing the helmet:

Blowing out the candle:

Playing with the firetrucks:

When I asked William after the party what his favorite part was, he said playing with the firetrucks. Great! The one thing we could have done at home. LOL.