Jessie is at the age where kids develop attachments.  Common attachments seem to be blankets or stuffed animals.

Our little lady has definitely developed an attachment…to man’s best friend…

It just happens to be a plastic pup!

Jessie ‘s beloved female doggy (she has informed us that her pet is a “geerl”) has been known to follow her everywhere: visiting the park, walking Balboa Island, Disneyland, the mall, restaurants, and even joining Jessie in bed (this can’t be very comfortable ).  And though Jessie calls her pooch “doggy” if you ask her the manufactured canine’s name, she will reply, “Puppy,” believing she has chosen quite an original moniker.

Maybe someday this plastic pup will become a real, furry, snuggly, little dog.  We’ll see…