This is Big Bear. He's a Vermont Terry Bear. He's been in our family for just about as long as Austen' s been alive. Yep, almost 16 years. Shawn gave him to me for Valentine's Day when Austen was 1 month old. When Austen was a little guy, he kind of took him over and he became Austen's for quite a while. A few years back, he was put into storage and there he stayed until a few months ago, when I saw an magazine ad that talked about the fact that Vermont Teddy Bears are guaranteed for life, etc. We pulled out this dude and he was kind of in bad shape. His arm had fallen off, and his head was wobbly and loose. His fur was kind of matted and nasty looking. So, I boxed him up and shipped him to the Vermont Teddy Bear Hospital (how cute is that?) And he spent about 3 weeks there. He came back looking fabulous and now sits on the little futon in our room. Pretty neat. Austen asked if he could sleep with him, but I had to put my foot down and tell him no (hahaha. Just kidding!)
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Meet Big Bear
This is Big Bear. He's a Vermont Terry Bear. He's been in our family for just about as long as Austen' s been alive. Yep, almost 16 years. Shawn gave him to me for Valentine's Day when Austen was 1 month old. When Austen was a little guy, he kind of took him over and he became Austen's for quite a while. A few years back, he was put into storage and there he stayed until a few months ago, when I saw an magazine ad that talked about the fact that Vermont Teddy Bears are guaranteed for life, etc. We pulled out this dude and he was kind of in bad shape. His arm had fallen off, and his head was wobbly and loose. His fur was kind of matted and nasty looking. So, I boxed him up and shipped him to the Vermont Teddy Bear Hospital (how cute is that?) And he spent about 3 weeks there. He came back looking fabulous and now sits on the little futon in our room. Pretty neat. Austen asked if he could sleep with him, but I had to put my foot down and tell him no (hahaha. Just kidding!)
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Hey guys,
I remember that bear. How great that the company can restore them. Too bad we didn't have a company to repair a certain persons horse. Who could that be??? Off to spend some time with the girls. Talk to you soon.
Love Mom
I remember when Shawn bought that for you.....if I remember correctly (and I usually do), he also gave you a couple dozen roses too. You know Shawn cant do it "small" - hahahaha!! I also recall Austen loving that bear. I never knew that they would fix them up - that is so awesome!! I love it. Its very cool that you held onto it for all these years even tho it was kinda messed up. Love you guys!
Darc
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