Build a Bear Dog

 When Nick and Krystal brought the boys to visit, it was a cold weekend.  But we wanted to get out and do something fun, so we decided to make a trip at build-a-bear!  We managed to fit four carseats and four adults in the van and made the trek to Louisville together.  

Bryce got along so well with Sophi.  Since he is older, I didn't expect him to enjoy playing with her so much.  But I guess his big brother skills came out, because he was so great to her.  He sat by her in the car and enjoyed talking to her and entertaining her during the drive.  And they played well at the house too.  It is special to think of my big brother's boys filling that big brother role for my girl.  We love cousins!

  

Anyhoo, this was the first time any of my little family had been to build-a-bear and it was a lot of fun!  Some of it went over Sophi's head, but she was still at a fun age for it. 

  

Thanks for a family pic, Krystal!  

 

We picked out a dog because Sophi is really into "doggie" right now.  

 

She enjoyed carrying it around the store.

 

She picked a heart out of the bin and gave it a kiss before slipping it in to her dog.

 

We were a little stumped for a name (since build-a-bear also includes a birth certificate for your animal).  Nick had the great idea to use Sophi's middle name, so now she sleeps at night with her "Gracie Dog".

 

The whole gang having fun!

 

The boys had already made their animal friends on a previous trip, so they were making a special friend for their baby brother, Blake.

 

They each got to choose a heart to add, so Blake's dog would be full of love.

 

It was cute to see them excited to do something special for their baby brother. 

 

Washing up!

  

Blake Nick couldn't resist the Red's uniform.

 

We had a great time!  It was so much fun to share this memory with their family.