'Arf! 'Arf! Take Your Child/Pet To Work Day a Hit!

The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn put a whole new spin on the traditional Take Your Child to Work Day when even the furriest family members came along so that the whole family could be together! Bring Your Pet to Work Day joined the traditional Bring Your Child to Work Day for double the fun.

"Noostie" takes the prize for best photo!

American and Estonian children had a fun-packed and educational day at the Embassy where they did everything from learning to sort mail at the post office to racing up the stairs with the Ambassador! They had a blast learning about what all the sections at the embassy do. The children rode around in a soap box derby car built by embassy employees, checked out the Ambassador’s car, learned about safety with security staff, were interviewed by our media experts and then went on to have more fun with the Marines, Medical Unit and Consular Section.

The pets joined in on the excitement, too! A Pet Photo Contest was organized and “Noostie” was crowned the most photogenic pet as she took her place at the podium as if she was giving a ‘paw-erful’ speech. The day ended with a delicious hotdogs and hamburgers when the families joined the Marines for a barbecue in the courtyard.

Post by Community Liaison Officer Natalia Smith and Public Affairs Intern Aalia Udawala
Photos by Public Affairs Officer Michelle Schohn