Introducing "Gene". I bought him many years ago in Michigan and, according to the papers that came with him, he was handsewn by Jennifer Reeves. He is "A Twin Lakes Bear". I bought him for my mother. As I said before, she loved bears. When I brought this one home to her, she said it looked like a German circus bear and she loved him.
With each bear that Jennifer made, she lettered a little book to tell about each one. This is Gene's story.
"Gene was born on December 12, 1992.
The entire Bear Clan moved here from Montana over two years ago. They found that the woods, near Twin Lakes, in Dowagiac, Michigan proved to be an ideal place for Mama and Papa Bear to raise their cubs.
Gene is the newest addition to the Bear Clan. Mama and Papa Bear are counting on your love and devotion to Gene and ask that you provide him with a cruel-free home and an occasional jar of wildflower honey. In return, Gene will keep any secrets safe, won't judge you for anything you might do, and will be loyal and love you forever.
If you ever get around the Twin Lakes area, maybe you will be able to catch a glimpse of Gene's brothers or sisters playing in the woods or swimming in the water. Be careful though because they will run and hide if an uprighter is near them. Each one only allows one special person into their life. Their devotion is forever. Hopefully, this means you! "
My favorite pilgrim. Julie made her years ago in grammar school. She's made from an empty paper towel roll.
Complete with her cute little wire-rimmed glasses.
A basket of apples in one hand...
and her fresh turkey in the other.
Here are the Indians. 
And the pie-baker.
Memories of Thanksgivings Past. These paper decorations were around in my house since I was a child. They are all stamped 8 cents on the back.
The beautiful pilgrims.
Getting worn over the years, but I still love them.
This is my Boyds Bear. Several years ago, I visited my cousin and her husband in Maryland. One of the days, we drove to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to see the Boyds Bears. I fell in love with this mushy one. He is so soft and he kind of just hugs you when you need it. He flew home with me, with his head sticking out of my backpack. I think I will name him "Frederick". 
Just look at those piggies!
Well, I think he looks like a grandpa bear. He is also a handmade bear. He has a beautiful vest. All he needs is his pipe and his newspaper.
I think any little boy or girl bear would love to sit on his lap to listen to his stories.
Introducing "Gene". I bought him many years ago in Michigan and, according to the papers that came with him, he was handsewn by Jennifer Reeves. He is "A Twin Lakes Bear". I bought him for my mother. As I said before, she loved bears. When I brought this one home to her, she said it looked like a German circus bear and she loved him.
With each bear that Jennifer made, she lettered a little book to tell about each one. This is Gene's story.
I seem to have aquired so many teddy bears and puppies over the years! My mom loved teddy bears, especially ones that looked like German circus bears (i will have to take a picture of him), and Danielle loves puppies (and cats and deer and bunnies and...and...and...).
Isn't this little guy just the cutest thing? Hmmm...looks like he's been into the markers!
