2008_12_13 Saturday

We got up late today (given that Jonathan and I hung out around 3am -- ugh) at 10. Once we finally got ourselves together, we went down to the diner for some breakfast. We shared blueberry pancakes, choco chip pancakes, sausages, and fruit salad between us.

Then, we had an adventure. We went into the Bronx to Steve's fire house for their holiday party and to see Santa. I have to say that it still gives me chills to be among these heros who are willing to sacrifice their lives for strangers a la 9-11 (In fact, they got called out during the party.). The guys are such wonderful, generous men. We met up with Steve and Catherine. Bobby is sick so he and Vicky stayed home. They had tons of homemade (or firehouse-made) food, Jonathan chased Catherine around and she watched him like a hawk, and we got to sit in a real fire truck (see photo album)! Then, Santa and an elf arrived. Jonathan, who was second behind Catherine to be called up, freaked out when he and Dave went up to get his gift.

We were invited to our backyard neighbors' Hanukkah party tonight, but we're all a bit beat (Jonathan's nap was in the car on the way home), so we may opt for whatever's on the DVR instead.