Lets take a trip....

To our local fire house.
We took Connor to the fire station recently because he has shown a major obsession with trucks and sirens lately.  Every time I fire truck or emergency vehicle drive by with their sirens and lights on Connor cries when they are gone and signs for more.  Sadly he does not quite get the concept yet that they are on their way to save lives and can not stop for him.
The tour was amazing.  They showed us EVERYTHING.  The ambulance, fire trucks (inside and out), all of their emergency equipment, the tower where they dry their hoses, living quarters, kitchen and locker room.
Connor was scared at first.  I don't think he realized how big the trucks actually were.  But, within ten minutes you would have thought the kid lived their.  The firemen were so kind.  We all got stickers and Connor got quite a few goodies and memories to take home with him.   He now waves every time a fire truck drives by.
We cant wait to take him again.

Happy Birthday Pa Pa

September 8 was my husband's birthday.  I knew exactly what I was going to get him and I usually tag on a gift or two and say it is from Connor but this year I wanted to do something different.  So, I stole the idea from a friend and took Connor shopping for him to choose gifts on his own.
We took five dollars from Connor's piggy bank and drove over to the brand new Dollar Tree a few minutes away.  I explained to Connor what we were doing and that he was to get what ever he felt Pa Pa would want or need.  I had to remind him several times that we were there for Eric and not for Connor.
It was so cute to watch him go through the store several times and chose these very special gifts.  He loved it so much that he borrowed three dollars from me because five presents just wasn't enough.

I have my money and I am ready to go.In we go.

He went straight for the rope and chose green for pa pa.

He wanted this basket but was unable to get it out.of course we need T.P

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A much need cup cozy for Connor's non bike riding pa pa.

He wanted this animal...but decided on this.

He had to be reminded we where here for Eric and not for Connor.

Oh, he knew pa pa wanted lotion.

something pretty and something cool.all done.Happy Birthday Pa Pa.  We love you.