Teddy Bear Picnic

Last Sunday, Bradyn and I went to the annual Teddy Bear Parade and Picnic with our friends Diane and Jack. What a difference two years makes. Although the excitement and enthusiasm levels were the same (very high), it was neat to be able to participate in the craft tables and activities this time. We decorated cookies (yummy!), made paper bag bear puppets, went in the bouncy castle and slide, and had a hot-dog picnic.

Thanks to Diane, we spotted a much better face-painter than the one we were in line for, and Bradyn's wish to be a beautiful blue butterfly was granted.

Best buddies. I just can't believe these two have literally known each other since Bradyn was 2 weeks old. Despite her bossiness ("Jack, do you want to go in the bouncy castle, yes or no? Yes or no?"), Jack tolerates her, and they have fun together. I really hope Jack will always be her surrogate brother.

"Oh, do I have to leave?"

"Bye bye teddy bears. See you next year."