Parties

While I was gone this past weekend, the kids had a couple birthday parties to attend. I had left detailed instructions on what to wear, what to bring, etc, etc. I was confident Jer could pull this off without me. He forgot the camera for the first party. But definitely remembered it for the 2nd party. That one was at Build a Bear. The kids were so excited! I've posted before about my love for Build a Bear...or at least when someone else is paying! :-)

After the event, Jer texted me and said the kids had a blast. I asked what kind of bears they picked out. He excitedly replied, "Anden got an army bear and Taylee a pink princess bear!"

Well, this is what happens when Daddy goes to Build a Bear and lets the kids have free reign.

Mommy usually "guides" the kids into making wiser fashion choices.

For starters, I can't even find Anden's bear. It disappeared amongst the camo on camo effect. I did like that the invisible bear has a love for skateboarding though. Our service men deserve a little time shredding the skate ramps too. Now on to Taylee's bear. First, Taylee's 20 mos old and doesn't even know her colors. So do you really think that just cuz she picked the princess shirt (no pants of course) that you needed to let her pair it with ruby red shiny shoes? It really highlights the LACK of red in her wand and tiara....or anything else in the outfit. And then to top it off I found out that the extra "accessories" were over the allotted birthday budget and hence we paid for them instead.

Needless to say, I cracked up laughing when I saw the bears.
But the kids love them and that's all that matters!
And now I am tearing apart the house looking for that stupid wand and army dog tags...
for the 63rd time.

Here's some fun pictures from the party....

Anden & Birthday Girl Lucy

Taylee & her love of purses

Soooo many options!

Coloring Time

Picking out your Bear

Starting up the Bear's heart

Filling up the Bear

Washing the Bear

Finished Product

Cake Time!