Build and Grow

We signed Cody and Jaden up for Lowe's September Build & Grow workshop because we figured it would be right up their alley-- building firetrucks! When we got to Lowe's, the boys were very excited to see a REAL fire engine parked outside. This kind firefighter helped the boys climb in the truck.

Then, the fireman explained some of the truck's equipment to the boys. As you can see in the picture below, Ryan, Kim and Nathan joined us, too. (Ian and Matt were unfortunately both feeling crummy that morning.)

There's no better way to start a Saturday morning than to be near a fire engine!

After looking at the real engine, the three boys got the materials to build a small engine of their own. Ryan, Jaden, and Cody were all very focused and actually seemed to have decent control with their hammers (our fingers were thankful).

 

Be sure to notice Cody's look of concentration-- the tongue in his cheek-- in the picture below. I love this! :)

Jaden was quite proud of his almost-completed truck. Our last step was to decorate it with stickers.

Once we were done, the fireman handed out plastic fireman hats.

"You're looking pretty good, cousin!"

Here's the best picture we could get of the boys' completed fire trucks.

We were proud of our little builders! :)