Preparations pending

Cara: "Ok, remember why we are here. We can do a look over in some of the stores before we head to Macy's."

Crystal: "Surely you not talking to me? I don 't plan on straying."

Shawyna: "Really Crystal? Are you throwing shade?"
Crystal: "Yup!"
Cara: "I didn't mention any names. I said WE."

Shawyna: "What exactly does Mom want us to pick up?"
Crystal: "Aunt Ann told me to check all the clearance sections first and then the sales."
Shawyna: "Sounds about right."
Cara: "She said to look for really cute items. She just said to  make sure it relates to the theme."

Crystal: "What is the theme for this year's Christmas giveaway?"

Shawyna: "Yeah, what is it? She was still tossing around themes the last time I talked to her."

Cara: "Come to think of it, she didn't say. She just said to select the best and stay within budget. Anyway we have Dad's charge card so it doesn't matter."

Crystal: "Oh, I need to stop in the bookstore. I want to see if Highlights have any new magazines outs for the twins. I'll meet you two at Macy's."

Cara: "Take your time."
Shawyna: "What about Courtney?"

Crystal: "She wants a cupcake."
Cara: "Gotta love her. She so easy to please."
Shawyna: "So I'm going to head over to the DIY section"
Cara: "What?!? DIY section?"

Shawyna: "Yes, Chica. You are not the only one that's creative."
Cara: "Really, is that your final answer."

Crystal: "Ooo, what are you going to make?"

2 hours later....

Cara: "You just had to go in Nordstrom."
Crystal: "Yeah Cousin, your busted."
Shawnya: "Hey, your look over and my look over and just different. The shoe department is my weakness. I feel in love with so many pairs, it was hard to look away, not touch them... ."
Cara: "Well you can do that on your own time."

Crystal: "Oh check it out."

Shawyna: "The Pumpkin Spice coffee is back?

Crystal: "No, Banana Republi has 50% off."

Crystal: "Sorry Cara, I HAVE to go in there."

Cara: "See what you started."

Shawyna: "Me?? Remember it just a "look over."

"Courage, determination, pride. That's what little girls are made of."

--Arthor Unknown--

No such luck shopping

Crystal: "Well hello Matoaka, Chanta."

Matoaka: "How are your Crystal. I  haven't seen you in awhile."
Crystal:  "It has been awhile and things are going good."

Matoaka: "How is everyone? Especially the twins."

Crystal: "Everyone is good and those two brings so much joy to everyone life, with their busy selves."

Matoaka: "Are you done with all the school shopping?

Crystal: "Just about. Princess Courtney gives me a list everyday."

Chanta: "Excuse Mom, Mrs. Crystal. I'll be right back."
Matoaka: "Ok. Make sure to check housewares for the organizers."
Crystal: "You shouldn't have any problem. It's not that crowded today."

Crystal: "What type of organizers is she looking for?"
Matoaka: "I dont' know. She wanted to pick them up for a friend of hers while we were here."
Crystal: "Ooohhhh, I see. Hopefully she will find them."
Matoaka: "I hope so. According to the catalog it's available in store only. Would you like to go and have coffee?"
Crystal: "Sounds good to me."

40 minutes later...

Chanta: "Hey Ollie. I have walked all around this store and couldn't find the organizers that you needed."
Oliver: "Oh wow. Thanks for checking. I guess they are out. Will I see you later?"
Chanta: "Maybe,  I am soo ready to go. I have spent to much time in this store and see a whole lot of things I could spend my money on, hee, hee. I"ll talk to you later, Bye."

Back with her mother...

Chanta: "Mom, I'm sorry I wasted your time today."
Matoaka: "I had a good time with Crystal. You did not waste my time. Sorry you didn't find what you you were looking for. Let head over to TJ Maxx or Burlington's."
Chanta: "Works for me. Although I'm getting hungry now."

Courage, determination, pride..that's what little girls are made of.
--Author Unknown--

The aftermath

(Doorbell ringing)

Diamond: "I got it, Mom."

Diamond: "It's Mrs. Reivers. Please come in."

Crystal: "Let her in."

                                      

Chandra: "I hope you don't mind me stopping by like this. I just wanted to apologize for missing the Mother Day festivities."

Diamond: "It's ok Mrs. Reivers. I gave Chad your gift. I hope you like it."

Chandra: "I haven't opened it yet. I tried to catch an earlier flight but it just wasn't happening."

Crystal: "Chandra come on in and sit down and relax for awhile. We don't get to see you much."
Chandra: "I can't stay long."

Chandra: "I really wished I could of been there."
Crystal: "I'm sure everyone missed you. We sat around and just relaxed all day."
Diamond: "Trust me when she said she relaxed all day. My mother had her spot in the pool and that where she stayed, hee, hee. She had folks worried."

Crystal: "I didn't see any reason to move. You made sure everything was catered to your every needs."
Chandra: "You really stayed in one spot?
Crystal: "Sure did!"

Diamond: "Trust me Mrs. Reivers, I am feeling the aftermath too. It really was worth it. Everyone was smiling from ear to ear. There was plenty of everything."
Crystal: "Yes, her team did a great job."
Chandra: "I won't miss the next one. I better get going."

Chandra: "I really want to apologize to you in person. I really didn't mean to stop by unannounced."

Diamond: It's no biggie."

Crystal: "Don't worry about that. You can stop by anytime."

Chandra: "Thanks. Take care ladies."

Have a great week everybody!

Finally made it.

BEEP!!!, BEEP!!

Crystal: "lt took you entirely to long to get here."
Cara: "Tell me about it."
Stacie: "Hi Cousin Crystal, where everybody at."
Crystal: :Hey Stac, some are here some are gone."

Diamond: "Hey Couz, what's up?
Stacie: "Me! I sent you a text you but you didn't respond back."
Diamond: "Oh, sorry. I was helping Courtney. She always takes so long to get ready. She is such a Prima Donna."
Stacie: "Hee, hee. what's that?"

Crystal: "What is this I'm hearing?"
Cara: "I know my niece is over talking about someone being picky. As much as you boss your Grandpa around."

Stacie: "I don't do that Aunt Cara. I just make requests. Grandpa loves doing things for and with me."

Diamond: "Notice how she says, "doing for and with me". Sounds bossy to me."
Stacie: "Hee, hee. I'm not. I love my grandpa."
Diamond: "Hmm, everyone is texting me today."

Courtney: "Mommy!. Mommy!

Crystal: "Yeesss."

Cara: "Well look at you. You are just as cute as you can be! Come give me a hug."

Diamond: "Watch out, don't wrinkle Queen Courtney clothes. She will have a fit."
Crystal: "Diamond!"
Stacie: "Hi Courtney, I hear you are the Queen, hee, hee."
Courtney: "Hi Stacie I miss you."
Stacie: "Cousin Crystal where are the twins?"
Cara: "Yes, were are they?"

Diamond: "Excuse me for a moment, Hi Chad."

Crystal: "Alex took them to the mall to get new shoes."
Cara: 'Who is this Chad? How long as Diamond been talking to him."

Stacie: "Is he cute?"
Crystal: "Your cousin thinks so."

Cara: "Uh, Missy. What do you know about cute?"

Diamond: "Mom is it ok if I go with Chad to the mall."
Crystal: "How are you going to ditch your cousins for your boyfriend?"
Diamond: "I'm just be gone for a little while. Gosh Mom, put my business all out there."

Crystal: "Did you forget the rule? Your business is my business."
Cara: "Yeah, your mother runs this house, hee, hee."
Diamond: "I'm just going for the ride, you know, to keep him company."
Cara: "It ok with me if she want to ditch us."
Diamond: "Girl, that's Miss Busy Body! She is always on the move. Chad is a nice young man. He's polite and he is crazy about Diamond."

Courtney: "Mommy Diamond is ready to go."
Cara: "Girl, let her go. It's fine."
Crystal: "You two just got here. Diamond helped cook a great dinner for us to enjoy."
Cara: "We will enjoying it too!. We love good food. Don't we Stacie?"
Stacie: "Sure do! Hey, let "The Queen" decide, hee. hee."
Diamond: "Thanks Stacie, thanks."
Crystal: "Good ideal, hee, hee."

 

Crystal: "Sweetie, do you want your sister to leave and hang out with her friend at the mall. Stacie and Cara finally made it over here. You think she should leave?"



 

 

Diamond: "Remember who spoils you the most."

Diamond: "Don't try and con her, he he, hehee."

Courtney: "BYE!!"

 

Stacie: "Well, The Queen" has spoken. Hee, hee."

Cara: "Yes she has, hee, hee."

 

 

Diamond: "On that note, I'M OUT!, BYE."

 

 

Cara: "That means we can have Courtney all to ourselves."

Courtney: "YEA, YEA!!!!

Crystal: "My own baby sold me out. My little baby, hee, hee."

Cara: "She really did! HA HA, HHAA. Let's introduce Courtney to our friends and go in and eat that great food you cooked."

Crystal: "Yes. let's do that."

 

 

Crystal: 'Hello Everyone. This is my daughter Courtney. She is the original S.I.S. Little Friends doll Courtney. She IN NOT articulate. She is wearing her original outfit that consist of pink and yellow dropped hem skirt accented with a bow, pink and yellow layer top, white socks with a yellow stripe at the top, pink and white shoes and pink earrings. Her accessories included a yellow plastic "backpack", cardboard cutouts of school supply and a blow horn. She is the big sister to two adorable twins. Perhaps that where she gets her "Queen" complex. Don't let her fool you, she loves her big sister Diamond a lot! I hope you get to met my husband soon."

 

 

Courtney: "I love everyone, Mommy!"
Crystal: "I know you do, honey."
Cara: 'Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving and I hope to see you soon."
Stacie: "Have a great week everyone!"




**Sorry for the blurry pictures. I'm using my son's camera and I'm still trying to get the hang of it.**

 

Catching up with Crystal

RIIIINNNNGGGG, RIIINNNGGGG.

 

Crystal: "Hey couz, what's going on? I'm just finishing up on the last minute changes for the DNC party. Due to the weather we had to move to the Charlotte Convention Center. I spoke with Kayla and she said they are holding it down in Charlotte, snipers and all."

Cara: "She is on duty until Saturday. I decided to blow some things off. My brain has had enough. So now it time to do something else. You know refresh my brain.. I'm going to pick up Stacie this weekend. If you are not busy we should get together."

Diamond: "Hi Cara!!!"
Crystal: "That sounds like a plan. The kids should be back by then and they would love to see their cousins too. Girl, I dropped them off at my mother-in-laws. Me and Diamond have been to busy the past few weeks. I had both the press and the delegates luncheons to cater. Diamond is truly a gem, she has been wonderful being my assistant."

Diamond: "Thanks Mom, I love working with you."
Crystal: How is Aunt Ann and Uncle Nate doing?"

Cara: "Don't even get me started! They are off on the motorcycle hitting the open road."
Crystal: "Heee, heee. Now that's funny. They know they got it going on!"
Cara: "Yes she do! My mother was rushing and counting down whatever that was about. My father on the other hand had the nerve to hang up on me."

Crystal: HAA, HAHAHAH!. I can just see your face!. HAHAHAAA!"
Cara: "Not funny, girl. Hold on for a minute Stacie calling."
Crystal: Hee, heee ok, ok. HAHAHAHAA."

Cara: "Hello Stacie, what's up?" I was just talking about you."

Stacie: "Hi Aunt Cara! Can I come over!. I'm at Mrs. Clark's house."
Cara: "How about this. I'll call you mother and tell her that I'm going to pick you up this weekend and we can go hang out with Crystal."
Stacie: "Ooh, that sounds like fun. I can see  my cousins!! I like playing with the twins!"
Cara: "Ok, that's what we will do. I'm talking to cousin Crystal now. I will call your mother when I get done."
Stacie: "OK! Thanks Aunt Cara. I can't wait! I love you, bye."
Cara: "Bye Sweetie. Sorry about that Crystal."

Crystal: "Is she ok?"
Cara: "Yes she is fine. Stacie is just like her grandmother. She is always making plans. I won't keep you any longer. I'll give you a call later this week."
Crystal: "Ok, talk with you later."

Diamond: "Hey Mom, got everything loaded in the car. Did you introduce yourself to our friends."
Crystal: "No honey I didn't. I was too busy thinking about Uncle Nate handing up on Cara. She talks about Stacie being like grandmother but she is just like her father!"
Diamond.: "Yes she is. Mom please say hi so we can get going. I'm hoping to see Chad at the convention. He said he would be one of the servers if we needed him."
Crystal: "Hmm, you sound like your in love with Chad!"

Diamond: "Mom!, take care of the business at hand, please."
Crystal: "Don't leave now, please share the details. Hee, he."

Crystal: "Hello everyone and nice to meet you. As  you can see I just love my daughter Diamond who you already met."
Diamond: "They met the twins too!"
Crystal: "Really?, wow I've been busy! Anyway I am the original Crystal Barbie but on a articulate body. I wore a metallic ball gown. It had a square neckline and spaghetti straps. The bodice was fitted and it had a full ruffle skirt with ruffled netting. It included a ruffle stole that matched the dress. I wore crystal ring and dropped earring as well as a pendant necklace and sparkling shoes. My accessories included a comb, brush and necklace for a child to wear. It was nice to meet you."