I have a new friend... his name is Eustice.

I found Eustice languishing on the clearance table at a Tuesday Morning. His mate had been stolen. He had been marked down to $4.99 and was only too happy to come home with me.

He makes me smile, and in exchange I have been taking him on adventures!

He's met the famous knitter Nancy Bush and frolicked with her socks. 

He's been to Trader Joe's for shopping...

...and has dined out with us quite a few times. Husband would rather not share his salad with Eustice but he's been a very good sport.  I'm quite convinced that he regretted some of the choices he made at one of our favorite Vietnamese places.

we even had him with us for a check up at the doctor!

He's also very good company for me when I knit or sew. I even once found him snuggling with our dog...

I expect he'll be with me for a long time. As long as I can keep my husband from hiding him from me.