After dropping Merrick off at the airport in Detroit Chris and I decided to head over to the Twelve Oaks Mall. We have not gone on a date for 2 months, and we decided that we were way past over due. Chris had never been to Build a Bear before so we decided to stop in and make one for Arista. As we were searching through the different animals, we came across a white teddy bear with rainbows all over it. We found it perfect, since Arista is our rainbow baby. We put our recorded voices in it's hand, and a little heart that vibrates like a heartbeat. We then made our wishes and threw in a heart from both of us. After she was stuffed Chris gave her a bath (hilarious) then we picked out an outfit.
We decided that since Arista was named after Ariel's sister Arista, we would dress her like the character in the movie. We bought an Ariel outfit, and then switched out the red hair for blond. We cannot get over how stinkin cute she is. We made a birth certificate for the bear, and named her Rainbow Baby. We really feel like making this bear bonded us all together, and made us hopeful for the future.
After the bear making we went to dinner at our favorite Johnny Carinos. Whenever we have the opportunity to go there we do. We spent the remainder of the evening relaxing, and taking long bubble baths. We even went to bed at midnight, which is really early for us. I think Merrick wore us out. A great way to end a sad day.
Rainbow Baby
5 comments:
I LOVE your new heading picture it's so perfect! Especially P's cute little wings, I love it!!! I also must say that I wish there was a picture of Chris "bathing" rainbow bear :o). Glad you had a nice weekend.
PS drink some chocolate milk for me okay? I miss it so much!
I'm so glad you had such a good time with your brother! It was awesome that he could come stay with you for so long!
And I have to agree, I'd love to see a picture of Chris bathing your bear! :)
Oh, what a great idea and perfect way to end the day!!!! You have the neatest "memories"!!!! Good job ont he bear!
I love your new header. Seriously it gave me chills. Hopefully we will see you soon. It seems our trips make it so we keep missing each other. Glad you have had some fun things going on though!
Rainbow Baby is beautiful and that is so sweet the meaning behind her, and it's very wonderful that you two were able to find happiness and hope during your date :)
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