TEDDY BEARS -

My daughter Joan came by to spend the late afternoon and evening with me yesterday. Her husband takes a class , in the evenings, on Tuesday's and Thursday's. We use it as an opportunity to get together and go out to dinner. With her work schedule we cannot get together as often as we would like. She is not a rug hooker but her skill is in making Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals. She has asked for my help with dyeing some materials that she would like to use for embellishments on the bears. (More on this in my next blog.)

After talking with her and reading Pamela and Edward's blog I thought it would be fun to share some of my bears with you. (http://www.from/ The House of Edward.blogspot.com) Pamela and Edward believe that everyone should have a Teddy Bear and I agree. These two fellows are Rikes Bears. They have the carved wooden

faces and live in the living room by the

display cabinet.

This young lady is also a Rikes. She sits in a

bent willow childs high chair. The chair is about 75 years

old and was probably hand made by a

loving grandfather.

The bigger of these 3 is also a Rikes. The two small bears

are Boyds. The little

Red Riding Hood is a

special favorite of mine since I have a

soft spot for Red Riding Hood and have a collection

of porcelain Red Riding Hood's.

This bear sits on the poster of my bed. The star

says "When in Doubt, Look Up"

This is my Angel bear that watches over me.

And this bear is the most important

of them all -

He was gifted to me several years ago as I left

the hospital. His elongated body is perfect

for holding against your chest. It was important

not to jar my chest since it was wired together.

On very cold days the wires still cause me some pain. That's

when I hold him to my chest, he eases my pain and

comforts me.

How could you not love that face?

Yes, Pamela and Edward, I agree, everyone should have a Teddy Bear!

Doris