Zach and Tucker...

Today, for his 3rd birthday Uncle Nick and Aunt Cheryl took Zach to Build A Bear. I am not sure he really understood what was going to happen once he got there, but we looked online at all the choices and he was ready to get a "horsie" when we went.

My Mom came with the boys and I and we meet Uncle Nick and Aunt CC there. By the time they arrived Zach was on overload. He wanted one of every stuffed animal. Here is a photo of him moments after we arrived...see that little boy running madly through the store behind them....that was Zach about 1 minute later!
When Uncle Nick and Aunt CC arrived, Zach was so thrilled to get started:

He did take a minute to try to explain to Matt that while he was glad Mattie was there, this was his birthday present, so try not to get jealous...his day would come!
Then it was decision time...Zach was between a camo bear, a white owl, and a fluffy puppy. I was secretly rooting for the cute puppy, Aunt CC liked the monkey, but Zach made up his mind...camo bear! I think Uncle Nick thought it was a solid choice because when we tried to show him more, he insisted that Zach had made his selection.

Here Z is showing off his bear:Then Uncle Nick and Aunt CC helped Zach pick out just the right sound effect. Zach got a "giggle" sound for his bear, because he loves to laugh and tell jokes!

After that we headed off to the "fill" station, where Zach got to push a pedal to fill up his bear. He loved that part, and made sure to press the love, friendship, joy, and care buttons while he did it:He even took care in selecting the perfect heart for his bear:

After a series of instructions from jumping to spinning, to giving his bear muscles, Zach's bear was ready for his heart. Zach kissed the heart and made a wish:

After his bear was all laced up, we headed off to the washing station. Zach loved giving his new friend a bath, and Matt was also really entertained:

Aunt CC helped him finish up beautifying the bear:

Uncle Nick help him dress his bear in the outfit that took forever to pick...a karate outfit!

Here is the final product:

Then Uncle Nick and Zach were off to name the bear and my usually very decisive 3 yr old who makes up names for everything drew a blank. It was Aunt CC who suggested Tucker, and it seemed to fit. So Zach named his new camo bear Tucker, and the two friends lived happily ever after.

Oh and here they are...Zach and Tucker:

Well gotta run, Tucker and Zach are ready for bed!

Thanks Uncle Nick and Aunt CC for spoiling Zach with Tucker and accessories and for the great memory!