Slowing Down for Build-A-Bear
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 10:49PM I should have learned this lesson by now, but I haven’t. I keep thinking that things will eventually slow down—just a little—and I’ll be able to sneak in a few “not burning hot” things into my schedule. (sigh)
The last few weeks have been enjoyably hectic. Getting ready for convention, then attending convention, then spending a couple days with Leslie, then heading down to Kanab. Plus I need to pack for the Australia incentive trip! I’m thrilled—incentive trips are some of my favorite events because it feels wonderful to reward our top-achieving demonstrators for all their hard work—but it feels like it’s been one thing after another.
When I got home from convention earlier this week, I had managed to grab a few Build-A-Bear bears for my grandchildren. My grandson Sam, while grateful for the gift, did mention that the Stampin’ Up! apron wouldn’t be his first choice for clothing for his new BOY bear. Without thinking, I said, “Oh, Sam, I’ll take you to the store and you can buy a boy outfit for your bear.”
As soon as the words popped out, I thought, “Great, Shelli! When are you going to fit that in?” But when I saw his eyes light up and his big smile, I knew I’d make the time.
And, it couldn’t be just Sam! So most of the grandchildren and I (along with dads and moms, because I knew I’d need help!) headed for Build-A-Bear and a crazy hour picking out clothes. And I thought shopping for human clothes was an adventure!
Now the bears (which are incredibly soft!) are also incredibly adorable, and we all have a great memory of a beary good time!
Reader Comments (30)
I'm so glad that you're heading down for the Incentive trip this coming week. I'm really looking forward to seeing you again, and meet Stirling too?
I hope that you don't have to spend too much of the trip working, and you'll get to have some time to relax too.
See you soon - just 4 more sleeps until I get on the plane!
Rachael
this story is so funny to read. Well, not really FUNNY, but you'll know what I mean when I tell you that my youngest of 4 just turned 9 last week, and wished for the scruffy puppy from BaB. And so I have a lot of the same pics from our own trip to this magical store. He picked the soccer outfit, although I liked the oh-so-cool Harley Davidson clothes better... I've talked so much about it, it may actually be under the Christmas tree this year... for ME :) Shelli, we need some Harley Davidson clothes dies:)
PS, what a great grandmother you are!
((()))reen
Please please please offer at least the SU! apron to us to purchase. My team's BAB mascot...Ms. ByYOU...has been pouting since she and I couldn't go to convention. She said to tell you that all of her demo bear friends have one and she wants one too. She understands that the stamp and bear were special for those attending convention...but ohhhh...the apron would make both of us so happy!
Many prayers for quick good health for your sister.
I am so glad that you are able to have a few special moments here and there to lift your spirits! The children and the bears look like they all had a great time!
So glad that Leslie was able to escape from the hospital for a little while! God bless you and your family
Kim
{{{hugs}}}
PS> will that BAB with the SU apron be available for demos who couldn't attend covention??? IhopeIhopeIhope!!!! ;)
I am a proud owner of SU!s Build a Bear - as I stood in line for a long time to claim my own and she sits proudly in my stampin' studio.
I saw the potential at convention...so many possibilities, especially for our troops, as their request is for cards to send to their children. "From Our Hearts" will be using the stamps, dies & I can only imagine what adorable creations will be donated to our effort... our troops will have awesome cards on hand to send to their children.
I love it! Thank you, Stampin' Up! has given us the opportunity to bring smiles to not only our servicemen and women, but to their children as well!
Have fun on the Australia trip and take in some me time for yourself. You deserve it!
Love
Debi Pippin
http://bizestampin.blogspot.com
Please know that our prayers are with your sister and the entire family during this time as well. My mom is also battling cancer and it's been tough living so far away from her. Thankfully, she is in a sort of remission right now and won't need Chemo again until December. Take care!
What an awesome Grandma you are and what fun it must have been to see the enjoyment on their faces while they picked out what outfits they thought should be on their special bear. Cherish these moments, it goes by sooooooo FAST!
By the age of 2 all my grandparents were gone and I lost that connection so your grandchildren are very lucky to have you too!
Thank you for sharing another part of your family outings with us.
Stampingly yours,
Terry~~
What fun you guys must have had. I have a grown-up friend and fellow demo that got me hooked on BAB a couple of years ago. I have two BAB animals, 1 bear and 1 VERY SOFT bunny. Often they wear their New England Patriots uniforms...one football for Rodney and one cheerleader for Gwen. I am sure that Gwen would love an SU! apron if I could get one on a demo order!!!
My continued thoughts and prayers for your sister Leslie (great name!! ;-))
Have a great trip and thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us!!
What a great time you must of had with your grandkids. I can't wait until I become a grandma. Will the bear be available for purchase in the future. I wasn't able to make convention this year and it was heartbreaking for me. I would love to see what was available in memento mall. The hoodie sounds nice also.
May God be with You and Your family.,