2013 Special Olympics Fire Truck Pull

This past weekend we went to the Dell Diamond for the Annual 2013 Special Olympics Fire Truck Pull. The girls were such troopers while we sat out in the Texas heat and watched our favorite person and his crew pull a 77,000 pound fire truck.

Here is the video of the second pull. I forget how far they had to pull, but there were 12 guys and they pulled that FT in 17 seconds. It was so cute to see on the little's yell and scream for their daddy's! 

They won - below is their scorecard to prove it!

And then we had to ride the Kiddie Express

Finley was so proud of her daddy - I think she just wanted his metal! Anyway, it was a good time had by all.

Great job to ALL that participated and can't wait to go back next year!

RIP HFD Brothers & Sisters

As I sit and think about the Houston Firefighters who lost their lives this last week in a horrific Motel fire and as a wife of a fireman, you can't help but let your mind go there. No matter how hard you try not too, it still happens. It's just that horrible gut wrenching feeling -

Along with this comes the opportunity for other brothers to pay it forward. While HFD would like to attend the services of their fallen brothers and sisters they need extra help. This is where firefighters from around the state and / or nation can offer their services.

So yesterday I received the call that Jeremy would be headed to HFD for an 18 hour shift at the most. I can't quite understand why I was more nervous this time about him reporting to duty at another fire station than his own. As his wife, I cannot help but worry. I know that everything will be fine, but those fallen firefighters that were lost last week, their significant other thought it was just another shift day for them as well.

So tonight I will pray that our RRFD firemen will report to duty at HFD and return unharmed in less than 24 hours. It's just another one of those times us wives have to deal with. But I can say, I 100% support and respect his decision to help out when given the opportunity. I mean the excitement in their voice is priceless.

It's because each of these babies (minus Landry) that I pray every.single.night that our daddy's come home at the end of every shift. 

We love our first responders! 

Our Second Family

We had a family fun night at the fire station. The guys cooked for all the wives and kids, then let the kids play outside on the fire truck. I have to say, we ALL had such a good time. Three out of the four kids were two years old and they had the best time. After dinner, the guys took the kids on a ride in the truck and then hooked up the hose to the hydrant and let each of them shoot it. 

Finley hanging with her daddy.

Going for a ride with daddy and Miles - Finley has developed a new crush on Miles. I can only imagine what it would be like if they actually dated when they were older... ahhh! 

Getting instructions from Captain Jewell 

Finley getting to shoot the hose

Part of our second family lives in Waco, so we make the best of our time when we can spend it together. We look forward to our next fun night! 

Firefighter Combat Challenge

Over the weekend, our Round Rock guys participated in the Scott's Firefighter Combat Challenge. They did incredible and placed for the Nationals Competition to be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in early November. While we were there, my sister in law Lisa, my nephew Corbyn and my in-laws came to help support the RRFD. It was a great day and the weather was incredible! Wonder what it will be like in Myrtle Beach in November?