Build a Bear for Dora's Birthday Week

Dora turned four on Saturday.  We have never had a kid's birthday fall on the same day of their "party", so we always have a family and friends party and then a little family celebration.  Since Dora's party was set for her actual birthday, I felt like we should do something just as a family to celebrate Dora being Four.  

We went to Build a Bear! 

Alright.  She's spoiled.  

But isn't she CUTE!? She and Eli were SO HAPPY! 

Grandma came and helped with Emmy.  It was Emmy's first time to go as a participant.

 Kids dancing with joy...

 What a beautiful little four year old.

 Kids were excited to find furniture made of the same stuff as our new patio furniture at home.  Ha!

Dora "hid" under the umbrella.  Thought it was kinda funny.  Kinda like an ostrich with its head in the sand.

We did finally make it!! She picked a kitty cat.  Eli chose a leopard.  

 Happy girl!

 Incidentally, Build a bear needs to redo their lighting.  Every single time we go the photos are always all yellow.  I'm sure a saavy photographer would know how to fix that but for us point and clickers--we blame build a bear!!

 Papa joined us too!

LOVE my little angel.  Look at that squishy belly!! 

 Happy boy!

Putting in the heart.. 

 Learning the ropes...

 Three happy kids...

 Two cute sisters... (Dad was home with Tessa who had gone to sleep.)

 Pick me up now, mom!!

 Since we were at the mall, we had to walk over to Auntie Anne's.  I can't miss a chance for a fresh almond pretzel and BOY were they good!!! Love those cute kiddos of mine.

 Love my mom and dad too.  They are just about as good as it gets!