Tammi

When the retail store "Build A Bear Workshop" opened 10 years ago, I was intrigued with the concept. Create your own bear and make it your own. As time went on, Build A Bear added to the concept by not limiting the choices to just bears. When they added the pink poodle to their line of stuffed animals, I couldn't resist.

Let me introduce Tammi, my adopted stuffed animal from Build A Bear.

Here she is in her new Christmas outfit. She thought the red might clash with her pink fur tone, but after she put it on, she knew she looked terrific.

For Melanie's wedding, she celebrated with her own version of the wedding gown.

When I go to our local mall I will oftentimes walk into the Build A Bear Workshop just to browse. It is such a bright and colorful store, almost a Disney type setting. Most times young children are there choosing their bears and having such a good time.

If you've never been in a store, I recommend a visit. I promise, you will be a kid again.