Oh Dear.

There's a building in the area that used to function as kind of a mini strip mall. I can't even tell you what stores were in there - a money lending place, an Hispanic grocery store - there were other stores that came and went throughout the years that we've been here. But one day they boarded up the windows, took down all the signs and abandoned the building. 

When you look closely at the boards covering the store fronts, several things are apparent: first, I'm hoping that these were done by different people; and second, English is not their native language. There is one sign that says "Keep Out!" and that's really what they should have gone with on all windows. 

Attempt 1: "No Tresspass" 

Close, very close. 

Attempt 2: "No Treasping"

I think perhaps the person that did this one had no clue what they were actually supposed to write and were just winging it. It actually appears that the "NO" is correcting the first attempt. The first attempt at what, I have no idea. 

Attempt 3: "No Tresspassing" 

Closer yet! But still not correct. Unless they don't want you going any further with your tresses! 

Attempt 4: "No Trespassion" 

This means you can't go in there to make out! 

Attempt 5:  "No Trust Passion" 

This one is so far off the mark I am surprised that no one has crossed this out and tried to put something closer to "no trespassing." I mean, if I didn't see all the other windows I really would have no inkling about what this was supposed to convey. Other than the fact that the tagger had a bitter heart. 

My parents were visiting when we first saw how differently they were all spelled and we found a new one to laugh about each time we drove by.

They really should have just stuck with "Keep Out!" There is a reason for the saying "keep it simple, stupid!"

Awesome Gift From Daddy

Bree got a special gift in the e-mail this week from her Daddy. He sent her a Build-A-Bear Workshop gift certificate with the message "Because your Daddy loves and misses you." Very sweet, very thoughtful! And I kept it a surprise for Bree until today. 

As expected, the hardest part was picking out which animal/character form she wanted to start with. I was wondering if she'd pick Smurfette, Hello Kitty or even Brittney (from Alvin & The Chipmunks). She ended up picking a teddy bear with purple stars on her paws, and some kind of glittery purple armband.  

This is where Bree kind of got what the "Build-A-Bear" part was all about. :) "Oh! I get to help fill it!" 

This was Bree's first experience with Build-A-Bear, and it was very sweet that you get to add a heart to the bear. They had her rub it over her heart to make sure the bear had love, they had her rub it over her forehead to give it "smarts," over her ears to help it listen, and then Bree made a wish on it. 

The heart was inserted into the bear and then they sewed up the back.

AND THEN Bree had to give it a bath. This was so cute. The "sprayers" forced air onto the table's bathing area.  And there were two little scrubbers that Bree used to give her bear a bath. 

Bree took this part VERY seriously. 

Bree was very thorough in washing her bear. 

She spent a fair amount of time at the bath station. :) 

Here is Bree with her new bear! Which has been named "Sweetie Pie." 

Bree was able to get an outfit for Sweetie Pie and we even got her her own bed. Seriously. Of all accessories that Bree could choose from, she needed a bed for her bear. Because Bree is ALL ABOUT naps and sleeping. (as I roll my eyes)

Bree had a fantastic time today and she loves her new Sweetie Pie.

We both think that her Daddy is THE BEST. :)