Build A Bear

This morning, Jackson and I traveled to North Point Mall for a birthday party at the Build-A-Bear store. Hunter, a friend of Jackson's, turned 2 today and all the kids celebrated by making their own bear.

I had never been inside a Build-A-Bear store so it was a new experience for both Jackson and me. Mr. Social was actually a little timid in the store. He loved the songs at the beginning and when they stuffed his puppy, but other than that, he was content observing the party from his stroller. That is not like him at all, but there was a lot going on inside the store.

Since we have been home, Jackson has carried "Puppy" everywhere with him. He already has "Stuffed Flash" in his crib, but for nap, Puppy had to climb in too. When I went to go get him up, he was cracking himself up by making Stuffed Flash kiss Puppy. I guess he as a new best friend, at least for a day or two.

Jackson loved the song time at the beginning of the party - doesn't he look so grown up standing in the circle by himself? That's a big step for me because usually I am right behind him no matter what he is doing!

Here is Jackson waiting patiently for them to stuff Puppy. It was a little difficult for him to comprehend the process. He picked out Puppy from a group of already stuffed animals, and then I handed him this un-stuffed dog. He didn't get why his new toy wasn't as much fun as the other one.

After they stuffed Puppy, all was right with the world. He loves his new friend. Here they are chilling in the stroller.

And of course, puppies get thirsty too!