A Star Is Born

Okay, so the truth is that this star was born a long time ago.  Like 6 years and 4 months ago, "long."  Emily Rose.  Star of the Week in kindergarten.  She was SO excited and came right home and shared lunch with "Bono" the monkey - her friend for the week.

Emily LOVED Bono and, in keeping with her teacher's instructions, she took him everywhere.  He had breakfast with us on Saturday morning,

drove the cart around at Home Depot,

and went with us to Disneyland!  He wore the funny 3D glasses...

AND pulled the trigger on Midway Mania!

He also had a chance to meet our cousins whom we totally randomly ran into in line...

and hitched a ride with Daddy when free hands were required.

Bono was so lucky, in fact, that he was able to join us at Disney TWO days in a row!  Emily was very attentive to him always and made sure he had a clear view of every ride and show.

Once home on Sunday evening, we put together Emily's "Star of the Week" poster - on which she put a lot of pictures of her favorite things.  (The back side had a few more.)

Unfortunately, Bono's time with us was not ALL rosy though and he did have a bit of a health scare.

He was rushed into emergency surgery after a run in with battery acid.  (It was inside of him, old battery.)

But, thankfully, he came through with flying colors!

It was a bit lucky though that he was left open after surgery (and the contaminant was extracted) because Emily was able to choose a heart for him,

and fill it with love...

before putting it in his chest forever.

When Bono returned to school he went with lots of great memories, a full heart, and just a couple of minor scars.
Emily was very, VERY sad to return him though and is really hoping that Santa's elves can make her a Bono to keep since they can make anything... which is especially important when what you want is not new and easily purchased.