Summertime in my Doll World !

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My DOLLS, enjoying the summer weather!

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I miss these two, Rory and Nemo...from the old HFIM house. 

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Max seemed to be in charge of the grill.

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Some old faces at the cookout!

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Rooftop summer buffet!

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Definitely looks delicious!

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The kids in the pool....best part about summer!

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Hope you have a great SUMMER! 

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Vickie's, Football and the Flash!

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Chris: Now, you girls be good this afternoon. We are going to exercise class and we will be back in a few hours. 

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Girl Chorus: We are always good!

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Foofie: (I'm certainly not making any promises)

Grumpy Cat:(Yep!)

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Melissa: I brought a new game to play after we eat!

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Ken and Rob are invested in the Bears Game....who are already in the playoffs.

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Barbie: Okay, make sure you clean up the table before playing your game.

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Rob: Fantastic, another Touchdown.

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Chris and Barbie try to say goodbye to the guys....no luck

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Chris: Maybe we can get their attention through the window? 

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Barbie: If it wasn't so cold, I'd strip and try and to get their attention! 

Chris: They really are hopeless! 

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After class the girls head toward Vickie's Vintage.

Trish: Hi, ladies...anything I can help you with in the Flower shop or greenhouse?

Chris: Not today, I REALLY need some boots...wow, did you clear all the snow yourself.

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Trish: It's not too bad, the concrete heats up and we haven't had that much snow this week. Good Luck shopping, Vickie's is always great. Don't forget Valentines' Day for your guys.

Barbie: Well, if you have some flowers shaped like footballs, I'll be back.

(chortling) 

Trish: My dad and brother are the same, can't pry them away from the tv this time of year.

 

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Chris: Sis, are you going to look for anything...?

Barbie: Um, maybe some shoes for Chelsea, but it is hard if she's not here to try them on.

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Barbie: I do have a coupon I could use????Hmm, lots of great things on this rack.

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Chris: This turquoise jacket is gorgeous.

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Chris: Look at these Pink boots, I don't know which I like better?

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I'll have to get some help!

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Vickie: Well, two of these are your size...do you want to try them both?

Chris: Oh Yes, Please!

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These are perfect for shoveling the driveway. But, not really great for show or going out?

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Vickie: These would be perfect at the mall, or the dance floor and in your size.

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Chris: Thanks for your help, I'll wear the galosh boots, can you wrap those up though, please.

Vickie: Of course, anything else we can show you?

Chris: No, I'm in enough trouble now.

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Zoe from upstairs: Barbie, Chris, let's do lunch this week!

Girls: Sounds Good, stunning outfits up there!!!

Meanwhile back at Chris and Rob's home.

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So, Skipper it's your turn...you have to beat six flashes.

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Skipper: Here goes!

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Melissa: Keep Going!

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Suddenly Grumpy cat reaches up and hits the keyboard 9 times in a row. 

The girls give up and go upstairs. 

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Grumpy Cat: (Sore loosers). 

Foofie: (I don't care, they left behind tasty sandwiches.)

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White Cat: (Are you going to share a little?)

Grumpy Cat: (Hrumph...maybe a little.) 

Thanks for Visiting:

Sets: remodeled Victorian Mansion and Vickie's Vintage a DIY construction.

Speaking Dolls all Mattel.

Background Doll in upstairs Vickie's--a Fresh Doll.

Couch and Chair in Living room- Sindy furniture Vintage 

Game: World's Smallest 'Flash Game' 5Below last year.

Living Room Lamp: A DIY Lamp project Here, 

https://barbieoldnewgreenredo.blogspot.com/2021/08/diy-doll-lamps.html

Most all the furniture and accessories are DIY, redone, altered, or vintage from thrift stores.

   

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Sandi

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HFIM HOUSE history...Preparing for Thanksgiving!

When I first started the HFIM house,(Home for Impoverished Millenials) in 2017,

(Here's a little history) there were 14-16 single people sharing two large homes connected together. School debt and high living costs in Chicago caused them to form a co-op of sorts with everyone investing in two adjoining old houses and making the repairs and remodeling. In 2022 it was eventually sold. The two homes were separated and totally remodeled, the Millenial gang moved on here and there, and most made a bunch of money based on what they put in funds and time working on the repairs.

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Here's the original setup---minus three rooms in the basement that were the guys quarters along with the penthouse floor left upper.

The two houses are a Mattel Townhouse 2004  and a Victorian mansion (1992)

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Portrait of most of the girls.

The 8 girls Back LtoR: Monnie, Zoe, Raquel(changed to Richelle),Rory,Barbie, 

Vickie-close friend, Sindy, 

Bottom LtoR; Mulan, Lara-friend, and Belle

Missing: Elsa, Anna and Chelsea.

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The guys Back LtoR; Dr Ken, Patrick, Ken's twin brotherKevin-visiting,Danny, Aiden, 

Lower Ryan and Stewart. Missing is Nemo.

Residents were fluid as some left and new people came, always room for someone needing a place to stay.

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Main computer workstation where Sindy plans  menus and food costs. Dinners and Breakfasts, while everyone was responsible for their own lunch.

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Early Original Layout of townhouse and conjoined Victorian mansion before the new second  floor with the original cast in 2017. Three rooms on another lower level were the boys bedrooms and bath and storage.

 

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Many changes happened, here Monnie and Chelsea help Nemo install the new main room flooring.

November 11, 2025

 Story for the Year--2017. 15 Millennials ages 20-27 share a huge house and yard. Elsa is an exchange teacher from Sweden with her little sister, Anna. 

Dr. Ken, Barbie,(with little sister, Chelsea)  Raquel(now Richelle), and Ryan are the primary investors, the rest each put in their share of rent which covers living expenses and the repairs and everyone does clean up and assists in construction.

It is a few days before Thanksgiving and Sindy(a baker and in Culinary School) directs the kitchen.

The HFIM house was a-bustle. With lousy weather forecasted for the holiday weekend, these Chicago millennials were either working or sticking close to what was now their home in the HFIM house. 

Anyway...they are ALL family ----sort of. 

Only a few days away and the girl's are getting a 

heads-up on the prep for Thanksgiving.

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Barbie: I'm  using  the new mixer for cornbread muffins, (Sindy gave her tips and  encouragement.)

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Chelsea: We have plenty of butter and fresh corn for the muffins.

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Chelsea: I'll cut the apples for pies.

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Rory asked, "What else do you need from the fridge besides cream and eggs?"

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Sindy: "Just more butter for the extra stuffing. This is the last Turkey dish; a rolled Turkey breast with stuffing inside.We just need the veggies for the guys to roast."

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Doctor Ken: I'm getting ready to 'operate' on the grill. I'm in charge of roasting vegetables. What's that, Monnie? 

Monnie: Just the vegetables and some stock for gravy. I'm suppose to chill it outside before we make the stuffing.

Doctor Ken: It's really a bit balmy, you can use the ice in cooler over there. Hard to believe it is supposed to snow this weekend.

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Inside-Sindy: Thanks Monnie, I really needed the stock cool. Is Ken working on the veggies?

Monnie: He's got them on the grill right now.

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Later--Sindy: "There! The last turkey is  in the oven. We will be in great shape for Thursday, since everyone has to work the day before. You can never make big dinners too far ahead."

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Raquel and Belle folded napkins for the table. 

Raquel: If everyone extra comes Thursday, we will be over 22? Maybe we will have to eat in shifts.

Belle: I think the boys are working on that...a long table and adding an extension of some sort? Maybe we could use the picnic table? 

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Elsa: The centerpiece is lovely, Mulan. Lovely using wild things from the park and yard. In Sweden we use wheat, cranberries and apples for seasonal decorations, with many candles. At home, by today this three o'clock it is almost dark. They say, we have two seasons-Light and mostly Dark.

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Mulan: We have same, in Northern China, dark long time at night. This table needs some order, I mean organizing. Maybe we should wait for the party on Thursday to know how many?  Meanwhile, where will we eat?

(NOISE from the living room---another fumble or bad call?)

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Nemo:NOT FAIR! Bad call ref, bad call! 

Danny: HORRIBLE CALL, it was in! 

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What a crappy game....I smell food.

Ryan: The girls are cooking for Thanksgiving...all we have tonight is cold Pizza.

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Anyone up for Pizza?

A blown field goal, and the BOYS all groan! 

(to be continued )

The dolls shown were from my own collection or the Grand's collection as are the clothes, which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, I falter and buy something new. (2017 remember). 

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