Building a Bear with Aaron

You have probably noticed that I refer

to my grandson Aaron as the

stuffed animal boy.

He loves any and all

stuffed animals.

So I knew that a visit to

Build a Bear was a perfect 

birthday present.

He was such a little trooper.

The lady who was helping us told
him to stand on the pedal
which would fill his bear with fur.

He intently watched as
the fur came out of the little machine.

Next, it was time to put
the heart in his bear.
First he held it to his face.

Then he kissed it.

He was very interested in
watching the lady sew up his bear
(with the heart inside).

He even helped pull the string.

Then it was time to bathe and
fluff up his bear.

He really enjoyed this part.
(Sorry for the blurry picture.
He was working fast).

Although he had trouble
picking out the exact animal
he wanted, he had no trouble
picking out his clothing.
However, Bear still doesn't
have a name.  He said
he needed to ask his
mom and dad.

Unfortunately, you cannot see the
roller skates attached to
the bottom of his tennis shoes.
They were what he wanted
the most.

Holding his bear tightly
on the way home, he said,
"This is a HAPPY bear!"

Happy Birthday Dear Aaron.
You make me a HAPPY Nana!