I hope you love your monkey

This is a birthday present Jo got from our nephew Derek, whom she refers to as "Monkey", and it may very well be her favorite birthday present of all time. He's pictured with Louis Jr., who used to have a different name, but I've forgotten what it was.

Probably the best thing about the monkey is that when you squeeze his hand, you he plays a recording of Derek saying, "Happy birthday. I love you, I miss you, and I hope you love your monkey."

More pics of "Monkey" (who just turned 5) and his Mom are below the fold.

This is from last summer when Derek (among others) was helping me pack up our stuff to move it to storage.

This is Derek and Erin falling asleep on the couch.