First "Official" Field Trip

Today we went to a local fire department with a group of homeschoolers. We joined a group called TEACH (Tallahassee Evangelical Association of Christian Homeschoolers). At the first meeting there were schedules of some upcoming field trips that we could sign up for. I knew Drew and Knox would enjoy the field trips, but I also thought it was important to let them "hang out" with some other homeschool kids. As soon as we got there Drew went right up front with the other kids so that he could see. I love to see that he is coming out of his shell. He used to hang back and be very shy. Knox was "scared" so I got to hold him about 75% of the time. It was okay, except I'm getting so big that it's hard to carry him around, and one time when I switched him to the other side something pulled in my back, so I have had a heating pad on my back off and on since we got home. I don't know when to ice or heat, but so far the heat has felt good and the boys have enjoyed playing with it when I'm not using it. Anyway, back to the fire department, they told us when we left that if you go to any fire department between 9-7 and ask to see fire engines they will happily show them to you. I thought that was neat that the firemen are so open to visitors.

Here are my attempts at getting a picture of the boys on the fire truck. The first take was the best for sure!

Here is Knox in the fire truck. Drew had gone through with all of the other kids before I could take a picture.

I think Knox was attempting to "slide" down the pole.

Drew (in the blue shirt) was listening with some of the other kids. He "LOVES" to learn about new things. He's fun to teach. I wonder what it will be like with my other boys if they aren't as into learning.

There was an actual emergency call while we were there, so we got to watch the trucks leave. They then returned about 2 minutes later, telling us it was a broken down car on the side of the road. I didn't hear what had happened, so when I asked Drew, he just told me it was a false alarm. :)

Here they are watching a fireman get dressed in all of his gear. This was not Knox's favorite part. He seems to get scared of anything "dressed up". (ex. the chic-fil-e cow terrified him) I'm wondering what will happen when we finally make it to Disney.

Here is a picture of the boys "reuniting" about half way through the tour. I can already tell that this will be a favorite picture of mine in the future!

Sorry about the lack of blogs. I just don't seem to be very motivated to anything beyond what's necessary. The pregnancy is going well. I'm 29 weeks and everything has been looking good. The small concern that was noted earlier, seems to have taken care of itself, so as far as we know our little baby boy is healthy!