The story of Jasper and why we take him everywhere

Once upon a time, in the charming town of Banff, nestled amidst the majestic Canadian Rockies, Marc and I was on holiday. We are deeply in love and shared a passion for travel and adventure. One sunny afternoon, while exploring the picturesque streets of Banff, we stumbled upon a quaint little shop called "Teddy's Treasures."

As they stepped into the shop, their eyes were immediately drawn to a shelf adorned with an array of adorable teddy bears. Among them, a plush bear with soft, caramel-colored fur and twinkling eyes caught their attention. Instantly, they both knew that this bear was meant to be a part of their lives.

The bear had a T-shirt with Lake Louise on it and the locals told us Jasper was the best place to see bears in Banff, and that’s what we called him "Jasper," and it seemed to radiate a magical aura. Marc and myself carefully held Jasper in their hands, feeling an instant connection with the little bear. We knew that Jasper would become much more than just a toy; he would be a symbol of love and a messenger of joy for their future children.

With hearts full of excitement, Marc and I decided to adopt Jasper and bring him into their loving home. From that moment on, Jasper became an integral part of their lives. He accompanied them us on our travels, sharing in our adventures and collecting memories along the way.

As Marc and I explored the world together, they discovered countless treasures, both in the form of experiences and new teddy bears. Inspired by their love for Jasper and the joy he brought to their lives, they decided to start a unique tradition.

In each new city/town they visited, Marc and myself sought out a local teddy bear store to find a new bear to add to their growing collection. We carefully selected each bear, considering its unique characteristics and personality we would name them after people who touched our hearts on our travels. These bears would become gifts our future children—symbols of love, memories, and the adventures their parents had experienced together.

And so, the tradition of collecting teddy bears continued, adding new bears to the family's ever-growing collection. The bears to give to our future children.