safari

Mason,

You went on a safari recently, in our living room.

Grammy, being the talented seamstress that she is, wanted to make you something. You have enough handmade blankets, so she went a different route: soft, pliable, pillow-pet-like jungle animals. You now have a mama hippo, a baby hippo, and an elephant.

All three animals are wearing some sort of Illinois paraphernalia, to represent the Illinois side of your family. Grammy made these pets from some old t-shirts and other materials she already had. She only had to buy the stuffing. Aren't they amazing?
 

These animals will be perfect toys once you become mobile. You can crawl and roll and fall all over them. They're big, and provide lots of cushion.

Our house and lives have become a bit zoo-like since your arrival, so these new animals should feel right at home here.

Happy playing!

Love,

Mommy