The Schiess Family

We Love Build A Bear

Every year since Kylan was a baby, we have spent a weekend in Salt Lake in the month of December. We stay at a hotel, do a little shopping and spend time together. The busiest time for our business is August - December and it is so nice to leave for a few days and just enjoy eachother. A few years ago we started the tradition of taking our kids to Build A Bear - WHAT A BLAST! I really think I love it more than the boys and as much as Chloee. Going there can be expensive, but we give our kids a limit as to what they can spend and let them go. The last three years Eric's sister's family comes with us. Amy, Shawn, Jessica, Kasey, Josie and Johnny! This year Steven (Eric's little brother) and his wife Kam and daughter Ruthy met us there. It was so much fun! Kylan and Jessi have moved on and decided to spend their money somewhere else. I actually bought one this year.... The cutest Abominable Snowman. Chloee made me do it. Thankgoodness she lets him hand out with all of her furry friends. We swam at the hotel, watched movies, made our annual trip to Cabela's and ate! It is one of those traditions we will never forget. Ghavan told me this year that he looks forward to it all year. It is one of his favorite things we do as a family. It is one of mine too!!

Chloee and Johnny giving their new bears a shower. They LOVE This!!

Look at those smiles! They are best buddies! Something really great is that Tori's little boy Rilee goes to school with Johnny and they are great friends too!

This is Josie and Kylan. We eat at the food court at the Gateway. With 20 of us eating, we love going there because there is something for everyone!

Ghavan and Johnny eating! Looks like Ghavan got pizza!

Shawn & Kasey! I would have loved to get pictures of everyone, but everyone was off in a different direction getting their food!!