Beneath the Wraps

             Glo-E Bear             I think it was the Christmas after she had turned three when Tony gave Jenna a Glo-E teddy bear for Christmas.   It came with a wand and a story book.   Jenna kept the name Glo-E and was fascinated that the bear was able to change color.   Glo-e was only a fad, however. Hi-Five had always had a special place in her heart and has always been her number one. The above is not the best picture we have of Hi-Five – the way he looks at present.   You can read more about Hi-Five in this post. On December 3, 2008 the preschool had sent home notes that they were having a teddy bear party in honor of the letter B.   Bear starts with B.   But so no child would feel left out about not having his or her own teddy bear the note said that another stuffed animal was welcome in its place. Jenna was torn.   She really wanted to take Glo-E...

This is Ernie in the middle.   I purchased him when I had worked for Snelgroves ice cream store in Salt Lake City.   He has a music box inside of him.   When wound up, he will play the tune "Teddy Bear's Picnic".   I brought Ernie into my marriage.   I think he sat on a shelf until after Jenna was born.   I would play the song for her.   She loved putting her hand on Ernie's belly when the music played.   She loved feeling the music play. This is how Hi-Five may have appeared at one time. strange name, I know.   I will explain how we got his name, but first allow me to back up to the day when Hi-Five joined our family.   Jenna and I had been visiting with Aunt Gertrude who often purchased items just because they were on sale.   It was rare that any family member would ever visit   and not be offered to walk away with some material object be it a sweatshirt, stuffed animal, collectible  doll or rocks (...