Samuel and the fire men

Saturday afternoon Samuel and I went to Legoland - there was an event for fire engines, ambulances and the police force. The excitement was tangible as we went off. On the way there Samuel was pondering questions like: "What will the fire men say?" "Can I drive the engine?" and "Are the buns for the fire men too?" 

There were several fire engines, lots of fire men, a big ladder and an airport fire engine (called a crasher). We saw a "car fire", foam being squirtet at it by the crasher and much much more.

I think it's safe to say, that Samuel had a blast! At one point he looks at me, and says: "I'm really lucky!" Yep, and I'm lucky I was there to see it all! 

Samuel in the first of many fire engines. The smile says it all! 

A real fire! 

Wearing a real fire man's jacket he helps put out a small fire.
As soon as we came near a fire man, Samuel was short of words
- being so close to someone so cool was almost too much!

Wearing yet another helmet with the seat belt clipped - he SO enjoyed this! 

Striking a pose like Fireman Sam. Please not that the fire engine is blinking it's lights!

Birthday visit

Alistair and SamSam have spent the last week with us. It's been really good to have them here. Samuel has taken great delight in having his uncle and auntie here with him - so willing to play with him. He's had two days at home with them.

Saturday Lasse and Lisette came down to spend the day with us. It's my birthday on Friday, and it was really nice to have both our brothers and their girlfriends here for once :-) We ate, talked, went for a walk and enjoyed ourselves. Samuel got so happy in the morning when he heard who was coming, that he jumped up and said "Thank you". And really - it was that good!

Cake for the afternoon

We went walking along the fjord and in the wood. I think we all enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine!

Samuel climbing a large tree trunk.

Out walking Samuel sitting on Daddy's shoulders.

Fireman Samuel

Here he is. Our very own firefighter all dressed up for fastelavn (Danish festival at beginning of Lent). He is so very proud of his costume and has worn it non-stop since Satuday morning, when the jacket was finished. What we do in a couple of months, when it's too small, I don't know! 

And here he is after pre-school with a slice of toast.