And the Christmas activities begin!

Yesterday we attended the Coldwell Banker Trees for Toys event. After buying our house through a Coldwell Banker agent a few years ago we have been invited to this annual event in which we can receive a real tree or wreath in exchange for a donation of a toy. We did get a tree one year but have since chosen to get a wreath since we enjoy the tradition of going out and cutting down our own tree.

We headed out yesterday morning to partake in the festivities. I primed Logan a bit before we went letting him know what we were doing, explained about donating a gift and told him we would be seeing Santa Claus; he was pretty excited.

First stop...the fire truck!

Logan waiting his turn.

Little Jacob and the big steering wheel.

Quite possibly the highlight of Logan's day!

An action shot.

Watching to see the fire truck's ladder rise up.

Then we headed inside...

Logan got a fire hat and sticker.

A relatively successful (but overexposed...) visit with Santa!

Logan got his face painted.

He chose a snowman.

We had a snack, dropped off our gift and visited with our agent and friend Scott. We then headed back outside to pick up our wreath. First we stopped in to learn a a bit about fire safety in our home. We watched a short video and then headed into a "bedroom" where the kids learned to feel the door before going out of it to see if it was hot (the door actually was!) and then we climbed out the window since going out the door would not have been safe.

It might have gone over Logan's head a bit, but what a fabulous teaching tool!

Logan going out the window.

Daddy helping him out and the fireman on the inside.

Down the ladder he goes!

We grabbed our wreath (I forgot to take pictures of it...) and then visited the firetruck again before heading home.

I think the instructor of my camera course would like the composition of this picture. :)

It was a great event and we are appreciative to be invited every year!