Macey's Special Day

February 17:  So our plan was to take each kid to Build-a-Bear for their 4th birthday... plans change!  As Macey's birthday approached we struggled with what to do for her gift.  Kinnick and Sadie both got their first bike but Macey didn't need a bike because we already have a princess bike for her to use this summer.  We had also been having bedtime battles because she wanted to sleep with Sadie's Build-a-Bear, Emma every night.  Part of me wanted to wait but another part of me thought "What if she is over "build-a-bear" by next year?"  After much debate we decided to make a family day of it and take Macey to get her first Build-a-Bear!

We Wrapped a Build-a-Bear Giftcard and let Macey Open it in the Car

 We ended up going on a Sunday.  We left after church and stopped at Panda Express for lunch.  After lunch we headed to the mall...

It didn't take Macey long to choose this Dog with Pink Hearts

Waiting Her Turn

Filling Up her Bear with Fluff

Adding a Heart

Giving her New Friend a Bath

Getting "Lovey" Dressed

We spent awhile searching for the perfect outfit.  The first outfit she chose was a spandex shirt & shorts (maybe for gymnastics... not really sure!)  After trying it on, we convinced Macey that it was a little too tight and she opted for a pink sequin shirt with white shirts instead.  She also chose a make-up kit and cell phone for her dog.  (She had her heart set on the cell phone and Sadie talked her into the make-up kit.)

Macey wanted to name her "Doggy Dog" (just like Kinnick's) but Daddy helped her decide on "Lovey"

Enjoying a Cookie Before we Left

We all had such a fun day with Macey... I think Kinnick and Sadie had just as much fun as they did when it was their turn!  Not sure what's in store for her 4th birthday, but I do know that I am enjoying each moment in time before that day comes!