Ella's best friend is "Cheese" the Christmas Mouse. He's a clunky mouse in pajamas that used to dance and sing Christmas songs. My mom bought him for me many years ago for a Christmas decoration. He no longer sings and dances and since Ella claimed him from the Christmas decoration bin last fall and pronounced him as "Cheese", he's pretty tattered and torn and beat up! Along with her yellow blankie, Ella takes Cheese everywhere. He gets to sleep in her arms at night and is always the chosen friend for play. Cheese gets to sit at the Princess table with Ella, ride in her toy stroller, order at her restaurant, and play in the Dora house. There are five coveted spots on Ella's bed for friends. Who's made the cut? "Cheese" the Christmas Mouse, "Mr. Piggers", "Lambie", "Cheeky Carmen Goo-Goo", and "Peter" the penguin from Montreal.
