A quick trip?

Ann: "Ok Rita, this doesn't look like the customer service area."
Rita: "I know, I'm just taking a quick look. I just like to check out the purses and shoes. You know just to see if anything peeks my interest."

Ann: "I see right now, we are going to be in Macy's longer than we should? I just want to "check" on the shower curtains. Nothing fancy, ya know."
Rita: "This is my favorite place to come and window shop. I'm impress by you anyway, holding back keeping yourself restrained. Your not even interested in looking at shoes."

Ann: "It just takes discipline. Let's just leave the shoes behind and head over to the Books-A-Million."
Rita: "I think your trying not to whip out that charge card, hee, heee. You seem a little antsy there."

Ann: "Not at all. I know how to restrain myself, hee, heee."
Rita: "Ohh, I see. Well, you know if we go this way will will pass your favorite department."
Ann: "I have no ideal what you mean."
Rita: "Riiggghhhttt. Let's go with that."

Ann: "Rita, I must tell you something."
Rita: "Sure, is something wrong? You're looking a little flushed."
Ann: "Weeelll....yes and I'm about to do something about that right now."

Rita: "Ok, what is it? Do I need to call Nathaniel?"
Ann: "This is Macy's and they are ALL my favorite departments. Yes, I'm giving in. Look those towels are 60% off and the comforter sets were 60% plus an additional 15% with your Macy's card.
Rita: "Oh, Wow!, your super vision read the sign too? Jeez, even I didn't know that.
Ann: "Stand back!, it about to go down."
Rita: "Don't blame me for your addiction, hee. hee."
Ann: "Whatever, hold my purse."

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

-- Author Unknown

Introducing Mrs. Akira Lee Cheong

Rita: "Look Ann,  it's Akira."
Ann: "Hi Akira."

Akira: "Hello, so glad to see you two."
Paris: "ddaaa, mmm, dddDA."

 

 

Ann: "How was your trip? I hope you had time to rest."
Rita: "Yes, I hope you did get some rest."
Paris: "mmmmm, ddaasddda, hhaahaahah."

 

Akira: "Yes, I got plenty of rest. Oh, Ann can I hold her?"
Ann: "Sure, since she all in the conversation anyway."
Rita: "Hee, hee. She really is."
Paris: "DAAAAA, DAAAA, MMEEEE, HHAAHAAHAHA."

 

 

 

Ann: "She just woke up from one of her cat naps so she is ready to go. Trust me she going to be talking up a storm. She's definitely a people person."
Akira: "She is such a cutie. She just happy to hang out with her grandma and sharing her joy, hee, hee."
Paris: "mmmeeemememeemee"
Rita: "Paris is always happy."

 

 

Akira: "Me and my husband got home two days ago. Trust me I have been taking it easy. I meeting Rei for lunch so I got here a little early to do some window shopping."
Ann: "How is Raquelle and the kids doing?  I haven't seem them in awhile either."
Akira: "They are doing great. School has been keeping them very busy and you know their studies are important to Rei."
Paris: "ddaaaa,sssaaa, daaddaaa."

Rita: "That's nice, I hope we don't make you late."
Ann: "She right, don't let us make you late. Come on Baby Goo Goo!"
Akira: "Oh I won't be late."

 

Rita: "You just might. Take a few minutes and say hi to our friends."
Ann: "Yes, they will be glad to meet you."
Akira: "Oh yes, I have time to do that."

Akira: "Hello Everyone! My name is Akira Lee Cheong. I was formally Mattel Dolls of the World Thai Barbie (1998). I wore a traditional ceremonial custom that is worn performing the dance Lacon. It consist of a headdress shaped like a Thai Wat, which means temple. My dress was embroidered with traditional Thai designs which was tied with a sash and fasten with a gold belt. My jewelry consisted of yellow diamond earrings, matching yellow ring as well as gold bracelets. The bracelet were made out of gold metallic cloth. I was an Ebay find so I arrived in Dotsville with no clothes. My family consist of my husband Koji, daughter Rei (Raquelle) and Michiko. My two son in laws, Eiji and David and my grandchildren Hatsuko, who you know as Skipper, Ichino who goes by his dad's middle name Todd and my youngest Emi. I'm so happy me and my family are here in Dotsville."

"HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!!"
 

Still Hanging

 

Ann: "Ok you know we have to stay strong as we walk to the Cheesecake Factory, so lets stay focus."

Rita: "You can go with that if you want to but I can't make no promises. I can think of a few things I need to get but I will try an refrain for your sake. Hee, heee."

Ann: "We are only having lunch and nothing more. God help us!"

 



 

Ann: "I think the restaurant is this way."
Rita: "It is but we have to pass the "Big M'. Hee, hee."
Ann: "Trust me that not going to be a problem, hee, hee.."

Rita: "Ok, I'm feeling weak. You no how much I like Talbots. I just have to go and a do a quick walk thru."

 

Ann: "I know, I know. Perhaps on the way back?"

Rita: "I think I need a fix now."

  

 

Ann: "We'll stop on the way back. Since Paris is sleep we don't have to rush."
Rita: "Deal."

Rita: "Do we need to put Macy's on the list. I know you have to go in the "Big M". I mean I don't want to twist your arm. Hee, hee.
Ann: "Oh that's without question. We will be going to Macy's!. See you didn't have to twist my arm."
Rita: "lol".

 

Rita: "Houston, we have a problem. They have a line already at the door?"
Ann: "The line is long but not that long. Oh well, might as well get in it."
Rita: "Your right, your right. I will need my strength for Talbots and Macy's"


HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYBODY.

Calling on a friend

Rita: "Hi Ann, it's Rita. I'm just about to leave Jo Ann Fabrics now and thought we could have lunch today. If you are not busy."

Ann: "Hey Rita, I'm on the other side of town at Home Depot checking out fences. We could met when I get out of here."



 

Rita: "No, no that ok. I don't want to change your plans at the last minute. I will give you a call later

this week and we could try and get together."

 

Ann: "Ok, that sounds good. Say hi to my friends and I will chat with you later. Bye."

  

 

Rita: "Hi Everyone. My name is Henrietta Roberts. Please call me Rita as all my friends do. My son is Ian who is married to Barbie. Yes, my little busy granddaughter is Allison. I'm also grandmother to Ashley's girls whom I love dearly. I was a Ebay find and I was formally Mattel's Happy Family Neighborhood Grandma. I believe the Happy Birthday Nikki Grandma who arrived with great accessories. I wore gray pants with a paisley top, blue cardigan and blue flats My accessories included a blue plastic purse, gold rope necklace, glasses, books, two gift bags, two gifts, yellow plastic teddy bear wearing a party hat, pink teddy bear chair, yellow rocking horse, photo album, stickers and birthday card. I used to work at Mattel as well then I retired. I better get going so I hope to see you soon. Have a great week!"

Then there were three!

Mr. Dotson: "Tell me Shawna is all this necessary?
Mrs. Dotson: "Of course Dear."
Shawna: "Whatever do you mean Dad. This is the norm?"

Shawna: "I do this everyday.  It so normal to me to make sure I have everything needed."
Mr. Dotson: "Ok Supermom."

Mrs. Dotson: "It really isn't that much."
Shawna: "Let really get you going. Let me go get the kids."

 

Kelly: "HI GRANDPA!"

Dante: "Hi Grandpa and Grandma!"



Mr.  Dotson: "Hold up, hold up, hold up. How did we end up with an extra kid?"
Mrs. Dotson: "Let me move things around and make some room. Honey does it matter? It's is only for a short while."

Mr.. Dotson: "Did she forget what today is!? It's Super Bowl Sunday. Not stick the kids with Mom and Dad. So yes, it does matter."
Mrs. Dotson: "Hey Sweeties! Look at Dante. He's getting so big. No, it doesn't matter, hee hee."
Mr.  Dotson: "Hello, it's Super Bowl Sunday are you with me? Ok so it matter to me."

Shawna: "Mom he might be too heavy for you to pick up. He's solid as a brick."
Mrs. Dotson:  "Hi Dante, Look at you. You are getting so big! Let's get you buckled in."
Dante: "heee, hee."
Kelly: "I love you Grandpa."
Mr. Dotson: "I love you too. Shawna just a reminder it is Super bowl Sunday. You need to get come get your crew at 5pm! Let get you in the car Kelly."

Mr. Dotson: "Remember 5pm. It is Super Bowl Sunday and I want to watch the game and enjoy my snacks like all the other grandparents out there."
Shawna: "Yes Dad I know I will be there by 5pm"
s. Dotson: "In lament terms. He doesn't want to watch the kids. He want to plop down on the couch an eat. Not snack."
Mr. Dotson: "Pretty much. I was trying to be nice. There are children in the car, hee hee."
Shawna: "Bye kids."

 Kelly: "Goodbye Mommy. Bye."
Dante: "Bye. Lets go fast Grandpa."



 

Mrs. Dotson: "Doesn't he sound so cute! It nice to have them for a few hours today."

Mr. Dotson: "Just remember, only for a few hours. I'm going to need a nap before the came even starts."

Mrs. Dotson: "As Kelly said. I love you Grandpa."

Dante "Zoom, zoom Grandpa. Go fast!"

Kelly: "hee, hee."

  

Shawna: "Hi Everyone. It's really good to see you today. Which ever team you are cheering for I hope they win. Have a great week!".

Relief finally.

Mr. Dotson: "Ok ladies let me put the bags in the car."
Mrs. Dotson: "You might want to but them in the trunk. We have to pick up Kelly and Elijah."

 Mr. Dotson: "Stacie you got you seat belt on?"
Stacie: "Yes, Grandpa I sure do."
Mrs. Dotson: "Here you mother calling now. Hey Kayla."

Kayla: "Hi Mom. Where are you?
Mrs. Dotson: "Leaving the mall. We ran into Raquelle and her kids and chatted for awhile"
Kayla: "Are you still dropping  Stacie off or do you want me to come and get her?"

Mr. Dotson: "We are dropping her off so sit tight."
Stacie: "What until you see my new purse Mom. It so pretty and it blue. Your favorite color!"
Mrs. Dotson: "You hear that don't you. This was a great date."

Mr. Dotson: "I'm glad you two had a nice time.
Stacie: "Very much Grandpa!
Mrs. Dotson: "See, just perfect. Now it Shawyna buzzing us.  Hello Dear."
Mr. Dotson: "Boy, I'm glad this date is over. Everyone trying to catch up with us. My wallet say it can't take anymore excursions."

Shawyna: "Hey Mom, where are you? I have kids packed up and ready to go."
Mr. Dotson: "We are dropping Stacie off first then we will be over to get the kids."
Mrs. Dotson: "We'll see you in a few. Bye."
Shawyna: "Ok, bye."

Stacie: "Grandma  you have to over to Aunt Shawyna house? I won't get to see baby Elijah and Kelly."
Mrs. Dotson: "Sorry Sweetie not today. Your headed  over to Ms. Rachel house where you mother is waiting for you."
Stacie: "I'm going to miss my cousins."

Mrs. Dotson: "You'll just see them another time."
Stacie: "I hope so. I had so much fun today too Grandma.

Hanging with friends.

 

Stacie: "Thanks Grandma for my new purse. Thanks Grandpa for lunch."
Mrs. Dotson: "Your very welcome, Sweetie. You know Grandpa loves us to death."

Mr. Dotson: "The jury still out on that. Let's get going, we got everything right?"
Mrs. Dotson: "Yes we have all the bags."

Stacie: "Look Grandma there is my friend Todd and his sister Skipper.

Mr. Dotson: "I wonder who they are with. Is their mother back in town?"
Stacie: "Yes, Grandpa she is but Skipper loves hanging out at the mall."
Mrs. Dotson: "I'm sure there Dad is somewhere around here."

Todd: "Hey Stacie. Hi Grandma and Grandpa?
Skipper: "You mean Mr. and Mrs. Dotson. Hi Mr. and Mrs. Dotson."

Mr. Dotson: "That's ok Skipper he can call me Grandpa too."

Todd: "That's what Stacie calls him. She thinks she my boss."
Skipper: "I am when you are with me."
Stacie: "hee, hee."
Mr. Dotson: "Ms. Boss has spoken."

Mrs. Dotson: Hello you two and how have you been?
Mr. Dotson: "Especially with you two hanging out at the mall."
Skipper: "My mother is here too. She over there in Macy's. We were just going to sit out here until she comes out."
Mrs. Dotson: "How is your mother doing?
Stacie: "Grandpa can we go sit down over there?"
Grandpa "Yes I can see you."

Raquelle:  "Hi Everybody!"

Mrs. Dotson: "Hey there, I just asked about you. I thought the kids were here with you husband."
Skipper: "Hey you two, not so fast."

Raquelle:  "I'm glad to be back home too. It seems like I was gone even long this time. The grand opening of the hotel went wonderful but I miss my family. I really do miss my kids."
Mrs. Dotson: "We remember those days working for Mattel. Always on the go."
Mr. Dotson: "Yes they always wanted their products to be the trend setter everyone else had to catch up with. We racked up a lot of miles. My wife alone being a graphic artist."
Raquelle: "I can imagine."
Mrs. Dotson: Well all the traveling has not affected you one bit. You are looking good."
Mr. Dotson: "I say, yes indeed, yes indeed."

Mrs. Dotson: "Really?!?
Mr. Dotson: "Uhhh.."

 

Skipper: "Excuse me Mom. can we get some ice cream?"

Todd: "Yes, can we Mom?"

Stacie: "Grandma can we get some too?"

Mrs. Dotson: "Sure Sweetie. Remember we are still on our "date".

Mr. Dotson: "I thought it was over after we left Nieman"s?
Mrs. Dotson: "Oh no Honey, not at all. Not at all."

Raquelle: "I'm sorry, I hope we aren't intruding on your date?"

Mrs. Dotson: "No, not at all."
Raquelle: "We can split the bill, it's no problem."
Mrs. Dotson: "Absolutely NOT! My husband is showing Stacie how a good date goes. He believes in spending money on his dates.  I fill you in on it later."

Mr. Dotson: "Hello Friends, I think I'm in the Twilight Zone. I keep seeing money flying out of my pocket. There are more people on this date then when it started!"

Raquelle: "That very nice of you two. I think the kids are already ordering."
Mrs. Dotson: "I feel like a Hot Fudge Sunday. How about it?"
Raquelle: "Mmmm."

Mrs. Dotson: "Honey what's wrong? You look flushed."
Mr. Dotson: I'm going to need a part-time job after this date."
Mrs. Dotson: "Hee, hee. I don't know about you but this is a great date!"

Stacie: "Say hi to my friend before you leave. So they know who everyone is."
Todd: "I'm your friend!"

 

Skipper: "Duh Peanut!, that's not what she means."

Raquelle. "Ok you two. I will do the honors. Hi Everyone! As you can see my two kids just love each other to death. My name is Raquelle. and I am one of Mattel's Fashionista Dolls. My original outfit consist of black satin pants with a silver side panels, a pink fitted top with ruffled sleeves, top stitched and edged in black. I silver glammed shoes, silver bib necklace. I carried a black and white purse that looks like keys on the piano. I have dark hair with pink streaks and I am articulated. I was an Ebay find so I'm glad to be here in Dotsville with my family. Speaking of which. This is my daughter Skipper and my son Todd.

Skipper and Todd: "HI EVERYBODY!"

Skipper: "My name is Skipper and I was part of the Mattel's Skipper and Chelsea set. I am wearing light blue top with plaid strips and black stars with knee length pants that shimmer. Pink gladiator sandals to match the pink streaks in my hair. I also came with a orange and yellow lei was well as a grass skirt. Like my mother I am articulated as well. I also come with a violin that I love to play."

Todd: "My turn. Move over. Hi I'm Stacie friend Todd. I am Mattel's original Party n' Play Todd. I was marketed as the Twin brother of Stacie. As you can see Skipper is my sister. I come with a soccer ball which I love. I'm wearing my original stonewashed jeans, black sneakers, teal and blue shirt, jacket and hat. I also have a teal and white soccer uniform that is trimmed in black. Yeah, that pretty much it about me.

Raquelle: "Have a great week everybody!!