This is Eepee Eepee, my childhood bear. When you squeeze his belly he makes a squeaking noise, which is how he got his name. I'm so happy that I still have this bear, as you can see, he was well loved:
Poor Eepee Eepee's eyes fell out a long time ago, but mom fixed him up with a marker:
Here is a photo of when I received him; my first Christmas:
I love this photo. My grandfather sitting in his favorite chair behind me; watching the next generation. Meeting my bear for the first time; it looks like love at first sight. We lost many things through the years due to floods and moving, but for some reason this bear has stayed with me. We should all have such a special friend.
Here's the list of others participating in toy week. If you are interested in joining in at any point, please leave a comment and I will add you to the list:
Wow! Look at the Snoopy jack in the box! And the Busy Box! And the wooden pull-dog...
That bear is really sweet looking. He looks pensive.
Posted by: Visty | April 13, 2008 at 11:40 PM
What a sweet teddy bear! And the photo of you getting him is adorable :)
I'd love to join your toy week!
Posted by: Hege | April 14, 2008 at 12:41 AM
I have just posted a picture of my son's best friend and then come across and find it is toy week. Talk about good timing!
Posted by: trashalou | April 14, 2008 at 07:04 AM
What a cute little bear! Oh, it's toy week!!! I'm a bit under the weather today so I'll start tomorrow and do two toys to make up for my missed day.
Posted by: Jade | April 14, 2008 at 01:13 PM
That picture is great. The funny thing is, I was going through some old pictures and I was contemplating some that were blurry but had sentimental significance. So, even ones that we think aren't perfect may have important meaning someday.
Off to post my toy day! Thanks, Anne :)
Posted by: Marjorie | April 14, 2008 at 02:45 PM
I love that picture of you receiving your bear - and I'd love to join-in on Toy Week! I'll start with a post tomorrow...
Posted by: Paige | April 14, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Eepee Eepee is as adorable as his name. :)
Posted by: Janet Rhoads | April 14, 2008 at 09:47 PM
ah. the look on your little face is priceless! what a wonderful photo. i can't wait to see the rest this week.
(i might try to get one or two in this week, but the way it's going already, i can't promise anything.)
Posted by: sarah | April 15, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Ah, the old favorite bear. I remember mine. His name was Oliver. He was almost as threadbare as your Eepee Eepee.
Posted by: Tracy | April 23, 2008 at 08:50 AM