Build-a-Bear

Daddy and I took Gillian Build-a-Bear tonight.  It was a surprise and a special treat.  She walked in the store and we told her to pick a new friend. We started looking at all the available options and Gillian stopped.  She said "I want the puppy!"  Daddy and I said "Let's look at all the other options."  She said "But I picked already! I want the puppy."  So she picked out a puppy and we brought it to the lady to get it stuffed.  Gillian was a good listener and talked to the lady and stepped on the pedal to add the stuffing in her puppy.  

She also picked out a heart for her puppy.

After the puppy got her heart and got stitched up, it was time for a bath.  The puppy got a quick bath and brushed.  Then we looked for an outfit.  Since Gillian picked a puppy, it was hard to find her a cute outfit.  We decided on a pretty tutu.  Then we had to name the puppy.  Gillian decided early on that the puppy was a girl, but she still needed a name.  Gillian decided to name her Jillian.  She is very specific, Jillian with a J not a G!

After getting her puppy, we had dinner.  And then we got to ride on the carousel.  We went to the top of the carousel, but after sitting there awhile Gillian started to get uncomfortable with the height.  So we moved to the lower level.  I was able to sit on a bench with Jillian while Gillian rode her horse.  

After the ride, all the kids got their hands stamped.  Gillian loved her stamp.  We went back in line to ride again.  While waiting in line, Gillian said "I'm going to get two stamps!  Next time, I get this one (as she held up her unstamped hand)."  This time, Daddy got to relax while I stood next to Gillian. 

After our ride, Gillian made sure she held out her unstamped hand. She was super excited to have stamps on both hands! 

What a great night with my little lady!