When we went to Estes Park over the 4th of July, we took a ride on the Aerial Tramway. It was just a quick up and down ride because we could see storms approaching. While we were at the top we went into the little gift shop to pick up a puzzle and some shiny rocks for John and Michael as souveniers. Well, Michael found this little blue bear "with a puckery face" and wanted it. We kept steering him towards the rocks because really, the last thing the child needs is yet another stuffed animal.

But he kept mentioning it the rest of the day and I began to feel really badly that we hadn't just ponied up the $6.99 and got it for him. I know, you can't indulge their every whim but it was vacation, after all, and not an item that would break the bank. It was too late to go back up the tram and get it, so I figured I'd call from Houston and have them send it to me.

It took a few tries but we got someone who was willing to do just that. Below is what we received in the mail, and Michael's reaction upon seeing the bear with the "puckery face".