Build-A-Bear

AnnMarie got to make her very first trip to Build-A-Bear while Mommy was in the hospital having Clark. I am very proud of my little one because every time we've passed this store in the mall for 9 months now, she has patiently said, "that's where I get to go when Clark pops out". Sooooooo, her wish came true when Gigi and Papa took her. You can see the excitement in her face as they started the process:
She picked out a puppy that she quickly named "Ariel Puppy" because she donned a real Ariel mermaid outfit. (Just wait, it's really classy.) Ah, the pride in this photo:
Here she is stuffing a teddy bear that she named "Clark Bear" for baby brother.

I had no idea, but apparently when you design a stuffed animal at this place, it is a process. Here she is kissing the heart that she would put inside her puppy. She also had to do a dance, say a little prayer, etc.

"Bathing" the animals...

The classiest part of the whole outfit...the flourescent red wig! This thing creeps me out. It's alive!

Posing with Gigi and Papa. Thank you so much for making this such a special day for her!

Thought I'd save the best for last...Here is my little darling herself wearing Ariel Puppy's outfit. Makes a mama proud.

Build-A-Bear is such a cute store! I wish I'd thought of the idea... :)