special friends

I think there are 13 of these friends.

For a long time Garrett has always loved his animals, but lately they've taken up even more of a role for him. They are like his best friends. He plays with them most often. Sometimes it is even their idea when he does something he is not supposed to. There is something so cute about this. He comes up with all kinds of pretend scenarios for these characters. They pick out books to read they've even taken to being his (or mine or dad's) partner when playing Mario Kart. And today he informed me as one animal was picking out a book that, he (said animal) did pick it out despite the fact that he hadn't talked (only pointed) and that he only talks when he is alone with Garrett and the other animals. This makes me smile!
and might I add that although Lightning McQueen is not an animal per say he is included in the group and still quite the favorite. But I tell you if the poor thing gets thrown up on and washed a few more times he may soon become even more unrecognizable. Garrett already told me a long time ago that Lightning's eye's used to be opened but are now closed, this because they've just worn off.

:)