Sparky's House

Thursday night during the Homecoming Parade Liza spotted Sparky, the fire dog, and she's been in love ever since.  She talks about Sparky a great deal and when I brought home a flyer about the annual fireman's breakfast with Sparky on it she was in heaven.  Liza is so enamoured that not getting to see Sparky was a motivator for good behavior.  Sunday morning finally arrived and we headed to the fire station (or Sparky's house to Liza) to see Sparky.  As parents, we were nervous that Sparky might not be circulating through the crowd.  We both breathed a sigh of relief when we saw him through the window.  Liza was about to burst with excitement! 

Shortly after we crossed the threshold of the building Liza was given a fire person's hat (thanks Uncle Pat) and she who normally squeals about head gear was thrilled to have it.  She couldn't stop grinning! 

After we took her coat off (yes Mother it is the one I wore when I was little) so everyone could see the precious outfit that the Roberts gave us when she was born (we kept up with it and now it fits) she was on the hunt for Sparky.  Waiting in line was hard for Liza but as long as Sparky was in her sight all seemed right in her world.   

And then...Sparky came over to see her and even let us take his picture with her. You can see on her face how excited she is.  I wish I had gotten better pictures but I think our readers get the point. 

Congratulations to the fire department and their record turn-out.  We were told 1,600+ and that bested previous by about 400 - way to go!  And thank you Sparky for making our little girl so very happy.