Build-A-Cat

For Charlie's birthday he received a Build-A-Bear gift card. We finally had the opportunity for him to go to the store and make his bear (or in this case cat).

If you have never been to Build-A-Bear they have a wall of "animal shells" where you can select the animal you want to build. They range from bears, cats, & frogs to Alvin (from the Chipmunks) and Hello Kitty. They also range in cost from $10 to $25. We went down the wall three times before Charlie decided on a gray cat.

Next step is choosing a sound. This is optional but Charlie wanted a sound for his cat. As luck would have it they were out of "cat" sounds so he decided on "magic." Not sure what the sound is but he liked it!! The sounds range from $3 to $8.

Next step the machine that fills the cat with fluff. The next 2 pictures show Charlie in front of that machine (I'm sure it has a name but I don't know it). In the second picture Charlie is stepping on a black pedal which is the control for "filling" the cat with fluff. Also, notice there is a bucket of hearts beside Charlie. He selected a heart, gave it a kiss and made a wish.

Charlie making a silly face!

After the cat was all stitched up the next step was to give her a bath. Basically, the yellow shower heads are blowing stray threads and fluff off of her.

And here is Charlie and his new buddy.....Cutie Pie.

They also have clothing & accessories that range from $5 and up. Why on earth did I not think of this concept??? We choose not to buy clothes and use some of the baby clothes we have at home. Cutie Pie has a cardboard box that the store gave us that she stays in during the day and she sleeps with Charlie at night. We took old baby blankets to make it soft and comfy for her & Charlie gave her a stuffed animal to keep her company while he is at preschool.