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Last Pictures from Christmas Break

One of Delaney's gifts was a trip to Build-a-Bear - something she's been wanting for a long time.  Last week, we all ventured to Wichita to drop Chelan's parents off at the airport.  Then, we headed across town to Build-a-Bear Workshop.

As we walked into the mall, Chelan and I realized we don't take the kids out much.  They were wide-eyed at all the activity, not to mention the escalators!  We had to ride an escalator up just so we could come back down!  It made me chuckle.

Delaney enjoyed picking out a pink bear, stuffing it, giving it an air bath, and then picking out clothes.  It was fun to watch how many times she changed her mind about outfits!  In fact, I was having so much fun I forgot to take many pictures!  Cambry also had fun picking out new clothes for her bear with some of her Christmas money.

Delaney and Pinkie
Build-a-Bear Family is complete:
Pinkie, Heartsy,and Drip

Our next stop was Red Robin - so good!  I think only Caiden had been there with us before.

I know it's okay that we don't go out very often, but it felt good to be out and about together as a family - even if Chelan had to endure a little shopping!

And one last picture from New Year's Day:  My new year's cookie glazer was reading on the job!

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  1. Pinkie reminds me of Teddy...Brandy's constant companion!

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