Firehouse Trip with Ana Banana

The ward had a field trip to the firehouse one morning, so while Mya was playing at school, I took Ana. Luckily she liked it, and even wanted to wear the hat!
FYI- Ana had almost a whole pack of fruit snacks shoved in her mouth the entire time we were in the garage. (which is a completely regular thing these days) So, if you are wondering why she looks like a chipmunk in most of the photos, now you know.Argh, Matey!
The sirens go on..... Ana stares, and at least 3 other kids start screaming or crying.
I like this picture because Ana looks so tiny compared to the huge truck.
While the firefighter was explaining how every family should have an outside meeting place (not in your backyard) in case there is a fire-- the bells went off and the crew ran off on a call. Luckily the Assistant Chief was still there, and he finished the tour for us.Did you know that the city of Layton has 3 stations which each house 5 firefighters plus a Chief at all times of the day? Each firefighter works 48 hours (two straight days) at the station. During the day they are supposed to be training or studying if not on a call. Only in the evening can they watch tv, and finally sleep in their firehouse bedrooms as long as the city doesn't need them.
This firehouse had a long wall where there were frames of retirees, plaques of Honor, and tributes to those who died in the line of duty. It was sad to see how many young men had died, just in this area, over the past few decades. We are very thankful for their service and the examples they give us.
Totally off the subject....I noticed that if I smile super big (like right here)-- you can totally see my CROWS FEET so I have been practicing smiling just a teeny bit less, and wah-lah... they disappear!