Elizabeth has been counting down, and was so excited that it was finally time for Hailee's Birthday Party! A couple of weeks ago, when we received the invitation and discovered that Hailee's party was at Build-A-Bear, Elizabeth almost died from excitement!
When we arrived, the cute Build-A-Bear party host escorted the children to gather in a corner of the store. She made a big fuss over the birthday girl and explained how things were going to go while we were there. She then escorted the children to the front of the store, where each child was able to pick out their own stuffed animal.
Elizabeth immediately picked this darling confetti teddy bear. She said she loved him because he was so colorful!
Elizabeth and Hailee waiting patiently for each child to pick their stuffed animal before we all headed to the stuffing station.
The party host had each of the children pick two hearts from a jar. The children then proceeded to do the cutest thing I have ever seen in my life! They all took the hearts and rubbed them on their foreheads so that their animals would be smart. They rubbed the hearts on their feet so their animals would be able to run fast. They rubbed them on their eyes so they would be able to see well, and on their hearts so that they would be able to love. Lastly each child gave their hearts a kiss and made a wish! Then they each placed one heart in their own animal and one heart in Hailee's animal. I love that Hailee's little bear had a heart from each of her friends that attended the party! Seriously, the cutest thing ever!
Once Elizabeth's little bear was sewn up, she was able to head off to the washing station. Elizabeth did a great job of cleaning her and fluffing all of her fur.
Next, it was off to decide on an outfit. After looking at everything in the store multiple times, she picked a Princess tank top, a denim skirt and two beautiful bows!
As the kids waiting for everyone to be done, the party host had each of them sign their name on a darling little birthday bear. It was so cute too see the way each of them signed their names. What an amazing keepsake for her fourth birthday!
After posing for a group shot, we headed to a lounge area for cake and presents.
I loved watching Hailee open all of her gifts. She got some really nice things. Elizabeth gave Hailee a Journey Girls Doll, just like her own Lily. As we went shopping, Elizabeth said that she loved her doll so much and knew that Hailee would love one too!
Judging from her reaction, I think Elizabeth was right! Hailee seemed really excited about her new doll!
Look at these darling cupcakes! Melissa, Hailee's mom, is the most incredible person. She is so creative and talented.
As if a trip to Build-A-Bear, a new stuffed animal and accessories was not enough, Elizabeth also received a fun Build-A-Bear backpack filled with more treasures. There was even a matching backpack for her bear! The backpack was filled with a Care Bears coloring book, crayons, a Build-A-Bear paw brush and tutu socks, a homemade teddy-bear shaped Rice Krispie treat, Build-A-Bear fruit snacks and Teddy Grahams!
Elizabeth had so much fun today. We are so glad that we were able to help Hailee celebrate her special day. Elizabeth is so lucky to call Hailee a friend. Happy Birthday Hailee!
