Build-a-Bear

Last Saturday we took Jantzen to Build-a-Bear to pick out a new friend. Jaron got to go when he was four, so we thought it was time that Jantzen got one. He was so excited all week long. Every day he would wake up and ask if it was Saturday, finally the big day came.

When we got there he quickly picked out the animal he wanted, it was a dog. That was no surprise to us, he loves dogs.


After he picked out his dog, he got to push the pedal to stuff it. The girl asked him if he wanted him soft and squishy or hard, Jantzen chose soft. When that was done he got to pick out a heart that says, "I Love You" on it and make a wish. He rubbed the heart on his nose and made his wish. His wish was for a little Gresh (it's a green Bionicle action figure). Then he stuffed the heart inside his dog.




Then Jantzen got to give his new friend his first bath, with Jaron's help. Jaron was very eager and willing to help Jantzen through the whole process. Jantzen thought this was really cool. He didn't use real water, there was a blower that made noise like running water and they used brushes on him...it was too cute! Next came the outfit. We already knew that he wanted a Star Wars one, but wasn't sure which ones they had. They only had Darth Vadar and Captain Rex...he chose Captain Rex, they love the Clone Wars a lot. Josh mentioned that he wanted a Darth Vadar animal so I told him I would bring him here for his birthday and get him one.



Here is Jantzen with his new buddy. He made his birth certificate and tried to figure out what he was going to name him. At first it was going to be "Bob", not sure where he got that from, but after a few suggestions from Jaron, he named him "Rex". He was so happy with Rex the rest of the day. It was so cute to see how careful he was, just like with a baby.


When we got home the boys went to their room to play with their animals. Jaron hasn't played with his in a while, but that night "Spider-Bear" got some much needed attention. I think they played with them for about two hours straight.


I love to see Jaron and Jantzen play so well together and it makes me happy that Jantzen had such a wonderful day. I can't wait to take Jaedyn there and pick out something girly.