a girl and her bunny.

If you know Reagan, you probably know about her side kick "Bun Bun." He, or sometimes She, is a white bunny made from socks that I bought at a local farmer's market 2 years ago. I originally bought him for Easton and a pink cat (also made from socks) for her. But Easton wanted nothing to do with the bunny or cat, so the relationship between a girl and her bunny began.

Bun Bun is Reagan's constant companion. He loves to celebrate holidays with her. Like Christmas.

And Easter.

He travels with her everywhere. From visits with great grandmom,

to playtime outside,

to dinners at Cracker Barrel.

And it was at the Craker Barrel that we had our first (and I hope only) incident with leaving Bun Bun behind. After eating, we were playing out on the front porch, rocking in chairs and playing checkers...just some good ole' Southern time after stuffing our faces with meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

Since it was getting close to bedtime, we get the kids and get into the van and head home. As we are getting baths done and pajamas on, we are soon asked by Reagan, "where's my Bun Bun." So, we search and search and then remember that we don't remember her carrying him in. My mom then jumps in her car to go back to Cracker Barrel to search for the lost bunny. She arrives at the restaurant, and lo' and behold, he's just waiting patiently on the porch deciding on his next move in a checkers game. ;  )

Bun Bun is Reagan's best friend (as much as a stuffed animal can be).

She finds so much comfort in him being there always for her to snuggle with. It's kind of gross and cute at the same time, but when she's sleepy, she presses her nose to Bun Bun's nose...pratically smothering herself...so that's why Bun Bun is not quite as white as he once was; he gets washed a lot, because hey, a two year old's face is not always the cleanest!

I know this is a whole post about a stuffed animal, but he's part of our life and I always want to remember the little things like this that bring such joy to my children's lives.

"The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense." ~Proverbs 27:9