build a bear and gingerbread houses

We have another favorite tradition of visiting the Build A Bear Store on Christmas Eve. Well, we are nothing if not flexible around here. I received a coupon for 50% off but it expired on the 19th. We quickly changed our plans to take advantage of the deal and off we went to the store. 
I thought I could talk them in to these Grinches, but it was not to be. 
They decided on matching pink teddy bears

Love these girls together and our traditions. I asked them how old they would be when they grew out of this one and they said “never. never ever”.  I guess we’ll just have to wait and see but we sure do have our fun together.

We were invited to a gingerbread house party at a friend’s house this evening. We gathered up our supplies and headed over. Gwyneth ran around with her friends for a while, but Annabelle wanted to get right to work. She did a great job building a gingerbread tree, but we didn’t give it enough time to settle before decorating. It crumbled as she started adding the candy. She was a really good sport and had a good laugh over the mess!

Gwyneth made a train which she let us help her finish after Annabelle’s tree crumbled . It turned out great and we had fun decorating this sucker together. Notice our family initials on the wheels? That was Gwyneth’s extra special touch.

Gwyneth and her buddy Ruby. 
Ruby’s mom set out super photo booth props and we got a little silly snapping photos. 

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