Snap!...Crack!....Pop!

CRACK!! I knew it was just a matter of time. Curtis was going to need a new body.

I have been looking for a body donor for Curtis for awhile. As you can see he has suffered some cracking.

Yes, it happen on the other side too. Of course I was able to glue the pieces back in place but I decided not to attach his legs back. I was hoping to find a nice articulate body, I think he deserve one. So I will surf the net to find one from time to time.  In the meantime there was a body sitting in the doll box I decided to use.

Curtis: "Hello Everyone!. I'll blame my injuries on the wedding me and Cara attended. I can work with this body. I see no difference. Let me show you."

Curtis: "No problem doing push-ups!"

Curtis: "Even a handstand is easy."

Curtis: "Jumping jacks are a cinch!"

Curtis: "See no problem. What do you think?"

Finally arrived at the wedding...

Curtis: "Sorry Babe about taking so long to park. I was hoping not to end up in the over flow parking lot. I forgot how many friends Rod has here in Morristown. Watch your step."

Cara: "Honey it's ok. I'm so loving my new sboes Sae picked out anyway. I'm just glad we were able to make it in time. Now we will just need to get a seat. Judging from the first parking lot, I never realize how big Alfred Street Baptist Church was. The grounds are gorgeous. Shantavia is a great photographer. Sae says she is one of the best in the country."

Curtis: "Yes, she is. She has taken great photos of Sae.

Curtis: "Have I told you how great you look? You smell great too."
Cara: "Yes, you have AND you can say it as much as you like too. You look equally handsome in the suit."
Curtis: Well, I guess I better get my sugar now than huh?"
Cara: "Are you trying to mess up my make-up?"
Curtis: "Of course."

Curtis: "mmmm"
Cara: "mmm, we need to go inside."
Curtis: "mmmm, let me look at you again."

Curtis: "Perfect, just perfect. You are so beautiful."

Curtss: "This box is heavy. I know they are going to love it."
Cara: "Yes they will love it. Especially when you said money was no object."
Curtis: "You sound like your father. Money is never an object."
Cara: "I do believe I'm seeing six."
Smile!

**I'm so glad Cara and Curtis are representing me at the wedding. I was trying to RSVP with a photo like my dollie friends but today post took a different turn. Cara decided it was best to do them arriving at the church. I hope to have her re-rooted and on a new body. Same for Curtis, his joints are starting to show wear. So the hunt begins.

I have been trying to keep up with the wedding and everything else. It seems like playtime is getting shorter and shorter. Hopefully I will be able to present the rest of the families, I sitting here looking at the box they are in and it is literally falling apart. I think they are trying to bust out!! Please forgive the tape on Curtis suit. The little box is a salt and pepper shaker and it was too heavy to prop up and he was tipping over.

If you haven't had a chance to catch up on Rod and Danielle wedding over at Vanessa's blog, here's the link.I don't know how she does it either. I'm getting ready to take a nap now.

Enjoy the rest of the day. I hope the upcoming week is great for everyone.

A girl just can't get away.

Dad: "Hello Babygirl, it a beautiful day. What are you doing??"

Cara: "Hi Dad, just working on a project. Well actually trying to resolve a problem. What's going on with you?"
Dad: "It's the weekend, your suppose to be out and about. Curtis called the house before I left to see if you had stopped by. Let me guess, is he trying to put "chains" on you?"
Cara: "Hee, hee, hee. What are you talking about?"
Dad: "Girl you know chains, tabs, tether, you know whatever you hard working women call it now. You know, you're a big time money maker. Especially working this weekend. You should be hanging out not hiding out. Are you at the beach house?"
Cara: "Haaa, Haaaa. It definately not chains! It called a 3 carat. You know the one that goes on the wedding finger. Yes, I figured I come out here where it's quiet and I can get things done. I even have Chanel with me (meow). Where are you?"
Dad: "Just a 3 carat. You need to reach for 6, S-I-X. You know he likes classic cars and he sure loves that Porsche. So go for 6."
Cara: "Where are you anyway?. Now you know where I'm at. I hear alot of talking in the background."

Dad: "At the flower show. You know I like that Ms. Leo who you can find here, she is alright with me. Anyone who like to play in dirt and grow beautiful things is alright with me, yes indeed. Good thing she reminded me. I had no plans to hang out and look at textiles and stuff."
Cara: "Alrighty then. Where's Mom?"

Dad: "Where else but spending money. She went to look at rugs, linen and something else. I zoned out after she asked me for the credit card, you know the one I pay. You know I can't protest or else she won't cook AND bake for me anymore, hee, hee. I'm too old to starve, hee, hee."

Cara: "Hee, hee, you sure would starve. I thought Alan was stopping by today?"
Dad: "If I don't have your mother with me, what makes you think I want him with me today? Don't get me wrong I love my first born son but the planting and gardening is my thing. No way!! I love the grandkids but not today."

Cara: "Oh no, what was I thinking, right! Your just the added break I needed. After I finish my lunch I will get back into the grind. I think I'll be staying here tonight anyway. Hold on Dad, Sae calling me. Hey Sae what's going on?"

Vanessa: "You! Where are you? Me and Curtis are heading out to enjoy the day. You need to get out today and enjoy this weather."
Curtis: "Hey Baby!"
Cara; "Hold on Sae, my Dad is on he other line. Dad, it's Sae and Curtis on the other line. Tell Mom I said hello and I will talk with you later."
Dad: " Hey, I'm the important one, hee hee. I see they found you. Don't work to hard, honey. Remember 6 carats!! Just let go, let God, he will make everything right. Bye."
Cara: "Sorry Sae, I was talking to my Dad or better yet he was talking. I'm at the beach house trying to resolve a design problem. I wish..."
Curtis: "Hey Babe, look me and Sae are on our way over. Perhaps if you just get away for a awhile you have a fresh prospective."
Sae: "Hear, hear. Say it again!"
Cara: "Ok come on by. See you when you get here."

Vanessa: "She really like the beach house huh?. She always there working. Does she ever just go and enjoy it. I would be out playing in the ocean, collecting shells, riding the jet ski. Just having fun."
Curtis: "She loves it there and it's quiet. She must have a problem if she went there. She didn't say anything about it the last time I talked to her so it gotta be serious. Hopefully we can change her mind."
Vanessa: "The coast line is so pretty. You should of let me drive."

Curtis: "HAAAsaaa, really you want to drive? I thought you didn't like this car."
Vanessa: "I never said that. I said I didn't want to drive the car with YOU in it. I look good standing next to the car so I can just imagine how I look behind the wheel, zipping around town. Remember this gorgeous face has graced many fashion magazines."
Curtis: "Ok player I feel you. I can't argue about that. I never thought it would go to your head but I guess so, huh. Hee, heee, hee."

Curits: "Watch out for sand Sae. I would hate for your boots to get all dusty."

Sae: "You let me worry about my boots. You're mission is to get Cara to join us."

Sae: "Hello!, Hello!, coming in. Cara?"
Curtis: "Hey Baby, we're here."

Cara: "Hey, come on in. How are you? Hey baby."

Sae: "How are you? Please tell me you're not working hard."
Cara: "I know I can tell you I love those boots!"
Curtis: "Excuse me Sae, you are in the way."

Cara: "Hee, Hee. Hello my sweet."

Sae: "Yikes, you do have a lot going on. What changed?"
Curtis: "I see why you're tucked away. How far have they gotten on the project before this was discovered?"
Cara: "Well, let see. There is a new issue regarding the property. I am waiting to hear back from the attorney now. Because the land is part of trust, there are exact spec for the building, which is no problem. Making sure it is now green is another story."
Curits: "I see."

Sae: "Oh I know you got this, you are one of the best real estate developers I know when it comes to green (meow). Isn't that right, Chanel?"

Chanel: "meow, purr."

Curtis: "I have faith in you too. In my eyes you are the best real estate developer. How long have you been waiting on the attorney to call you back?"
Cara: "Almost an hour. I can tell he is tough too, but I'm not worried."
Sae: "Excuse me."

Sae: "Hello, yes this is Vanessa Hawthorne."

Curtis: "What's up?"
Sae: "I have a photo shoot tomorrow so we need to get going. I want to stop by a few store, especially Gucci while the day is still nice."
Cara: "I understand. So you know I wear a size 8."
Curtis: "You know your are not in Milan. What are you looking for in Gucci? Never mind, ok we will get going."

Sae: "Ok Cara, we won't take up anymore of your time. I just wished we could of hit Nieman Marcus together. I can see all the shoes now."
Curtis: "On that note, we will skip Neiman all together, hee hee."
Cara: "Whatever Babe, you know my shoe size and what type of purses I like."

Cara: "Sae, I will call you later and see what you picked up."
Sae: "Ok. I talk with you later. Curtis, I'll be in the car."

Cara: "Make sure Sae has some fun today. Sorry I can't get away."
Curtis: "Of course I will. Although she is grown, I still love her enough to spoil her. But first, I need to spoil you."

Cara: "mmmm"

Curtis: "Ok honey, I'll see you later."
Curtis: "Ohh, I like the way you spoil me. Thanks for checking on me."

Sae: "I was hoping we had all day to be together. Sorry to have to cut it short. I was hoping to do alot of shopping."
Curtis: "That's ok. We can always hang out when you have time. I don't think Cara will be available for awhile. She is good and what she does."
Sae: "I really wanted to spend some time with her."
Curtis: "Everything is ok with you right?."
Sae: "Yes!, we just have alot of fun when we are together."

Cara: "Goodness Chanel, this was suppose to be a quiet day. Hmm, let's see what's going on with Alan. Hello Alan."

Alan: "Hey Cara how are you? Let me quess. Mom is out shopping and Dad is out and about not anwering his phone. I have tried calling him twice. I was going to bring the chairs over and see if he needed me to help with anything else. I'll just wait until I hear from him.
Paris: "mmm dadaada daa. MMM ddaa."
Cara: "I spoke with him earlier. He went to the flower show. You know he never misses it. I'm just waiting on a call, trying to make things happen.
Alan: "Oh ok. I just couldn't reach him. Call me back when you get a chance."
Cara: "Ok I will. Take care. Kiss the kids for me, bye."

Cara: "Hello, yes this is Cara."

20/20 is hindsight

It did not dawn on me until today to start stating who my dolls used to be. So please accept my apologizes. So from now on when the dolls are introducing themselves to you, they'll get a chance to tell you who they where before. I don't know why it did not occur to me especially when I read blackdollcollecting.blogspot.com like my morning newspaper! Just a wealth of information on all dolls!! Thank you Debbie, you are so loved over here.

On that note, Ann & Nathaniel are the Happy Family Grandparents. They were part of the giftset that included a great kitchen with really fun accessories (Hey Vanessa of Van Doll Treasures, stored in the attic, there is absolutely no room in the basement!) I just had to get them, the dolls finally had parents, I mean Cara had parents!!

Free Moving Cara and Free Moving Curtis have kept their names respectfully. There was no way I would change their names. They were perfect.

What can I say about Barbie Basic #08. As soon as I opened the box I knew her name would be Vanessa! She just stunning and in my opinion a great addition to the family.

Of course, the real spoiled one of the bunch is Beauty, which is her original name.

Curtis and sis finally arrive!

Now that Cara has gotten dress and she hears Beauty barking it can only mean one thing. They're here!! Quick look in the mirror, bathroom check and everything looks good.

The tea is ready...

The table is set and the flowers are fresh out the garden and beautiful...

Dad: "Cara you look as pretty as my wife. Honey the flowers from the garden are beautiful."
Cara: "Had to check my make-up Daddy".
Beauty: "Woof!, Woof!."
Mom: "Hush Beauty and sit, gosh you are noisy. Thanks Dear."
Cara: "Oh my goodness, look at you!"
Beauty: "Woof!, Woof!, Woof!"
Mom: "Beauty out!"
Dad: " Come on in, come on in."

Cara: "Sae, look at you with your tall self! I'm glad you had a safe trip and made it here."
Sae: "It really nice to see you Cara. The flight wasn't that bad."
Cara: "Look at you!, you look fabulous.'
Sae: "Stop, you're making me blush."

Curtis: "How are you Mrs. Dotson? Good to see you Mr. Dotson."
Mom: "Hey sugar, you didn't realize it would take so long did you?"
Curtis: "I know, Sae DOES NOT travel light, ha, ha, ha."

Sae: "Hi Mr. Dotson, good to see you."
Dad: "Sae you were a cute little girl and now your a stunning beauty. Well, you know after my wife, heh, heh."
Mom: "I hear your Honey, clean it up, clean it up."

Cara: "Hey handsome."
Curtis: "Hey babe, you are sure looking sweet."

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Mrs. Dotson: "Hello everyone. This is Sae and she took time out to come visit. My husband cooked a faboulous meal and we will be having dinner soon."
Sae: "Hi everyone, nice to meet you."

Mr. Dotson: "Hey friends, how's everyone today? I just wanted to pop in and say it time to sit down for dinner and visit. Didn't mean to interrupt."
Sae: "Mmmm, it does smell good"
Cara: "Mmmmm, I think Daddy out did himself this time."
Mrs. Dotson: "It was nice for you to stop in for a visit. Especially with Sae being here."
Curtis: "Ok ladies, dinner is ready."

Curtis: "Mr. Dotson cooked all your favorites. He even made your favorite dessert."
Sae: "He told me and I am so ready to eat."
Curtis: "You did introduce yourself didn't you?"
Sae: "I did say hello."
Curtis: "Sae now you know better."
Sae: " I know, I'm sorry."

Curtis: "Hi everyone this is my sister Vanessa."
Sae: "Hi everyone I'm Vanessa. As you can see everyone calls me Sae. My brother gave me that nickname when I was little. I am currently a model and I have Mr & Mrs. Dotson to thank for that. They have always encourage me to be the best and to open more doors wherever I go so I kick them open! My big brother is the best, always there for me.
Curtis: "Ok, ok let eat."