I think most of us have at least one special toy from our past that we will never forget. For me it was this big pink stuffed rabbit named Fluffy that had long floppy ears. A close runner up was my purple elephant, Dumbo.
Amara has lots of toys, both here and at home. 2 that I know she will always remember are Spot and Kitty.
Spot was a gift from our friend Taunia the Christmas of 2007. Spot is a wonderful stuffed dog with a spot over one eye and Velcro on all 4 paws. That means you can Velcro Spot around your leg and go for a walk, it means you can Velcro Spot around Grandpa’s head, and it means you can easily Velcro Spot into a swing. Spot has been to many tea parties. He will sit and watch as you frost cakes. Spot has also been used as a mannequin when Grandma Kc is sewing Halloween costumes. Sometimes Spot stays at Grandma Kc’s but sometime he stays at home.
The other toy Amara will never forget is Kitty who is a very overstuffed black cat with a white tummy. Kitty has a name tag on her that says Amara and was a gift from Mom and Dad that they got at the OC Fair last year. Kitty comes to visit us sometimes when Amara spends the night. There was at least one occasion when Amara forgot and left Kitty here and it was panic time!
Spot has had to endure some embarrassing moments but this weekend was probably his worst. Since Amara is starting to outgrow all of her Princess costumes this weekend she dressed up Spot and Kitty! She had a blast and I just sat back and watched! Both Kitty and Spot wore wigs and later had tea. They even slept next to her in their costumes and the party started all over again in the morning. In fact, they were having so much fun that Amara put on some of the costumes OVER her pajamas! It will all make another wonderful memory.
Amara carefully buckled Spot into her old high chair December 27, 2007
Princess Snow White Amara feeds Spot January 6, 2008
Amara and Kitty next to the giant sunflower January 25, 2009
Amara hugging Spot May 10, 2009
Amara dresses Spot and Kitty in her old costumes July 3, 2010
Dressed in costumes - Spot and Kitty stuffed in a wagon
She’s a very funny girl that one!!!
She must take after her Mother — who is not only funny but completely amazing!!!!!!!!!!
This brought tears to my eyes for some reason. Seeing her when she was younger just makes me realize how fast she’s growing up! I can’t wait to see her as a teenager, and someday as a beautiful grown up woman, but I don’t want to give her up like she is now either!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful memories with us, Kc. I love you, big sister!!!! xoxox
I am just so glad I can share her with you — even if it is through Cyber Space! xoxoxo