Build a bear, cookie decoration and light parade OH MY!

In November,Will and Erin asked permission to take Mackenzie with Olivia to Build a Bear and lunch. I was so tickled by the idea because it would be a great opportunity for Mack to spend time with her godparents! When I told her about it, Mackenzie was most excited to ride in the car with them!

Mackenzie has a great time though, due to her sensitivity to loud noises, she choose to pick out a pre-made kitty instead of making a friend of her own. After almost an hour of singing songs and playing in the play area at the mall, the quartet headed to California Pizza Kitchen for lunch. Mackenzie still talks about that day and it makes me feel warm and cozy to think of it, too.

Mack with her kitty:

Later that day, our church hosted a cookie/ornament/hot chocolate party last week. It was a pretty happen' place since fellowship has was nearly packed to the gills. We met our friend, Lynn along with Jillian and Gage there and then headed over to the light parade after words:

Mackenzie did well to actually finish decorating her cookie before she tasted it.

Now on to the light parade:

I never have to worry about trying to pick Mike out of a crowd in that hat:
Snuggling in to stay warm:

Mack had a great seat. Here she is waving to Santa, who was in the fire truck:
After the parade, we headed to Alexander's for some dill pickle soup ( YUM!). Mack couldn't resist trying on Mike's hat:


What a wonderfully memorable day!