Build-A-Bear

Special thank you to Uncle Zach and Aunt Lesley who introduced my children to this wonderful store.

I think we can count them as officially obsessed. I can't think of anything they consider more special than their furry friends.

And recently they have added buildabearville.com which is an online interactive game. A young version of a role playing game. I thought they were in love with the bears before, but even more so now. If they aren't online playing with their bears, they are in their playroom playing with them. We just can't get enough of the bears!

This is their stash to date:

From left ro right we have "Fluffy" Eliana's white bear with pink nose, "Monk-Monk" Sasha's super monkey, "Yellow" the boxer, "Apple Cider" Eliana's Autumn bear who goes by Windy for some reason, "Hip-Hop" Eliana's Bunny, "Maya" Malia's Dino, "Poodlia" Malia's poodle, "Flower" Malia's purple bear- pretty much her most prized bear, "Yuna" Malia's Unicorn, "Katya" Malia's kitty, and "Hip-Hip" Sasha's Hippo. (Sasha was to busy in another game to be bothered by a picture)

Home Grown Lemons!

When we were in Florida back in May my Grandpa had some wonderful lemonade that they had made from the lemons on their own tree. The girls loved it so much, he told them he would send them some lemons when they came in season. I believe he also showed them the lemon tree outside.

Well, the lemons just got here and they are BEAUTIFUL! I've never seen lemons this big! They are so delicious, and full of juice. way more than your average supermarket lemon. We'll be making lemonade within days!

Must Get Your Protein!

Funny conversastion at breakfast the other day:

Sasha- "This for you, Dad, a peanut... so you can get your protein"
Mom to Dad- "hmmm.... I don't know where she got that!" (playfully referring to her knowledge of protein sources)
Sasha (as Dad chews said peanut)- "From the floor!"

If you know how much Daddy despises food that has been messed with in any way, you will likely find that story as funny as I did. haha.

During the same meal she starts wiping her hand on Dathan's shirt and mumbling about "hmmm... I'm dirty on my hand" Poor Daddy, a human vacuum AND napkin.

The Results

I like it, didn't get as much layering/shag as I'd like to have seen... but she officially has short hair now :)