Well, on Christmas day during dinner we shared with all of our kids that we wanted to take them to Build-a-Bear. Our 15 year old has been talking about always wanting to go there (at least she has been over the last month or so). We figured it would be a fun gift from Michael and I. The kids have been asking almost daily when we would be taking this trip (into Asheville). Today was finally the day. We got everyone ready and only left the house about 30 minutes later than planned. As soon as we walked into the mall, one of our girls said, "I think I see it." Sure enough she did and the girls wasted no time. It was awesome to see how excited they were. Each kid got one stuffed animal, an outfit and a pair of shoes. It was so much fun going through the process with them and helping them. On our trip home the teen said that it was her best Christmas gift. She can't wait to go back and wants to make it an annual tradition. Like the teen, I have always wanted to go as well so Michael and I got a stuff owl for Samuel which Michael named Irving (after John Irving, the author of A Prayer for Owen Meany). It was such a blast. I am hoping to get a picture of all the dressed stuffed animals to post with the names. The kids had such a good time and were very well behaved.
Tomorrow is New Year's Eve and the kids can't wait for the food (and neither can I). I love fixing a ton of finger foods and nibbling all day long. Such a fun way to spend the day. One of our kids said she wanted to watch the fireworks. We informed her that we would be staying home and watching the ball drop on TV and she would see the fireworks from the warmth of our living room. I can't imagine spending it outside in the freezing cold (snow still on the ground and icy).
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