It has been a couple of months since I have updated my blog, so instead of overwhelming you all with a very long post, I am going to post a different post for every event that has happened since Vanessa's birthday.

Let's start with Vallerie's birthday. Vallerie turned 5 this year in April. We took her and a few of her friends to the Ted E. Bear's Toy Factory. On a sidebar, we love the Ted E. Bear's Toy Factory. Vanessa has had a few birthdays there, and it is just wonderful. Anyway, back to Vallerie's party.

Vanessa chose a Panda Bear.

I love her smile!

Here are some of the guests. From L to R: Carrie, Sarah, Hannah, Linsey, Vallerie, Joyanna (she is almost hidden), Vanessa and Davis.

Then they got to pick out the eyes for their new friend. Vallerie is getting the eyes for her giraffe.

Then the eyes go in your new animal. Here Tori is getting the eyes put into her St. Bernard.

Then you have to stuff the machine.

Everyone got to help stuff the machine.

Then everyone takes a turn stepping on the special switch that turns on the machine and your animal takes shape. This is Vallerie's turn.

This is Tori's turn. She was not heavy enough, so I helped her push the switch.

After your animal is sewed closed, you give him or her a "bath." Really it is just a vacuum to get the bits of extra fuzz off.

Vanessa again. The animal has been stuffed and is a little easier to squeeze this time.

What a happy girl!

And then comes Tori's favorite time, CAKE TIME!

Where eating is a contact sport...

Tori made herself right at home...

Too cute! Altogether, it was a great day.

Blessings,

Abby

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