Build-a-Bear

Auntie Kristin, Uncle Rick, Olivia, and Owen recently gave Madelyn a gift certificate for Build-a-Bear, which was one of the top items on Madelyn's birthday list! Madelyn was SUPER excited to finally build her own bear (or puppy, as it turned out)!

Madelyn chose a golden retriever (go figure)! 

She named her Julia.

Then she stuffed her so she'd be nice and snuggly.

Then she added friendship, love, and kindness.

Time to warm her heart...

...and put it by her ear so she will listen to all her secrets.

Now it's time to add the heart.

And give her a bath!

Then brush her fur.

Dressed and ready to go!