California Visit, part 5---early Birthday/Christmas

Since we were not going to be in California for Josie's birthday or for Christmas this year, we did a bit of early celebrating while we were there.  Part of Josie's birthday gift from us was a visit to "Build-a-Bear" to make the stuffed animal of her choice.  And Josie picked.......

 

...a pink "Hello Kitty!"

Helping Daddy fill out the "adoption certificate."

Before we left the store we picked out a cute outfit for "Hello Kitty" complete with underpants and tennis shoes.

The night before we left we did a bit of early birthday and Christmas gift-opening. Josie opened one birthday present and the kids each opened one Christmas present. I didn't think Josie would be too excited about the birthday gift, which was clothes. Boy, was I wrong! 

Josie's reaction: "I LOVE it!!!

Josie opening her doctor kit.

Evan opening his toy alligator. 

I think we maybe should have switched those gifts around. Notice what Evan has in his hand in each picture, while looking at his toy---the syringe from Josie's doctor kit.  

And look who really loves the toy alligator!

 Cheryl is trying to get Dr. Josie's pager to work. 

Josie was happy to model her new outfit (which she LOVES) while making many laps around the couch pulling Evan's alligator, with Evan following (or leading).

This is the final installment of the California Visit. Next up will be a report on Christmas in Brookfield.