When Ella was 9 months old, we bought her a pink sock monkey from our summer vacation to Rehoboth Beach. We didn't realize how much she would love him! This has been her favorite stuffed animal and her go-to toy when she is upset and needs comfort. Pinkie has come with us so many places and has really taken a beating. He has been sewn so many times that he doesn't have any more fabric to sew together and he is no longer pink--he's gray (don't worry--he is clean as he does go in the washer at least weekly)! Sometimes we forget how bad he looks until someone else points it out.
Here are a couple of pictures of him:
the original version of Pinkie from the Paul Frank website
Pinkie, today (after he was sewn for, yet, another time)
This is not a washed out photo--this is his actual color
She still loves him!
the original version of Pinkie from the Paul Frank website
She still loves him!
When I look at Ella with Pinkie, I think about her Pappy with his Monkey. Love that picture with Ella holding Pinkie.
ReplyDeletewow...pinkie was on a massive weight loss program~!
ReplyDeleteAfter Ella I am Pinkies biggest fan. I just love that thing. Really because it represents so much love and care that was taken to maintain him. Pinky is one lucky, and very special monkey!
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