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Chris,Rob, and the Kids' Winter plans

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Chris,Rob, and the Kids' Winter plans


Chris: I almost have all the decorations down. I suppose this one tree won't matter if we make sure the lights are off.

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I really like this tree...here...should I leave it up all YEAR long?

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Skipper: I don't think so Mom. It would look icky with Easter Bunnies on it.

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Grumpy: I just want them to leave so I can demolish that cake thing on the table.


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Scooter: Shamrocks wouldn 't look so bad. Will the kitties be okay when we are gone?

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Puss: Hoomans gone....what?????

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Rob: They'll be fine. Auntie Barbie is right next door and they will love having the whole place to themselves. Is everyone packed?

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We need to leave for the airport by 9:00 PM for the red-eye to LA.

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(The stockings are gone---but the fire is cozy.)

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The girls in unison: We're packed and everything is a go-!

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Scooter: I brought two swimsuits will it be warm in California?

Rob: Grandma and Garmpa have a heated pool, so yes...it will be warm enough.

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(Decorations still Up, but wash is done)

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Chris: I'm packed, I'm hoping to buy some new clothes in LA. People dress so dreary here.

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Rob: Your closet is always full...!

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Chris: We've been here almost six years, and I haven't adjusted yet...can't wait for sun!


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Rob: How about one more Christmas photo here:

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Skipper: But, what about the kitties????

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It's really hard to get them to all be still.


Happy New Year 
from Chris, Rob, Scooter and Skipper and the 
KITTIES!

Diorama:

Mattel Victorian home original extended floor: HERE

and the new second floor remodel: HERE

Dolls shown here are All thrifted

Critters are All thrifted

Sindy sofa and chair thrifted.

DIY Chris' Desk in bedroom: DESK HERE

Bunkbeds custom made by hubby 

Lamps: HERE

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Misplaced Miscellaneous photos...from this year and my AA dolls.

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Grand Intentions, or, I took photos for a reason and then didn't use them. I have lots of senior moments. 

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Remember the days when You were YOUNG...like pre-teen, and you all piled into a friends house and had an impromptu lunch...probably sandwiches and tomato soup...but it wasn't planned, and it was great.

Piles of kids clothes in the livingroom.

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Chelsea is hostess and next to her Auntie Chris.

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Sister Barbie, friend Mellissa, Skipper and Scooter (cousins).

Not enough photos for a story---but still cute....don't know what I was thinking?


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Portrait unnamed?

Random photo of my early TNT...don't know if I have shown her here before or not. I have quite a few pieces of clothes that were for TNT's...and I paired the vintage jeans with a new shirt..FAB! I think she is. She's lost a click in one leg, but that's it and is in very good condition otherwise. 

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I also worked on some new dolls. This is Rainbow...she has the crazy cheetah head on the side, but she is cute and well, we do have all kinds in my doll world and she is different.

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Another new guy, Walter, or Walt. He has clicks, but will set him aside for maybe a new body. Bodies and faces from the past leave a lot to be desired, but he isn't too bad. Besides, the female to male ratio is definitely out of whack!


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This handsome dude has been named Mark---reminds me of someone from high school. He's one of the shorter GIJoes, so he will have have to find a short girl...lol. He may need a toe trim...as his feet are huge. otherwise, he is in excellent condition and fully articulated. Upside he will fit short slacks with the short legs.

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I named the BTS doll on the left---BOWIE..someone messed with his hair for sure, then I added, and I may fool around with it more. This is the third one of the group I've found in his original suit for under $3.00 each. Rainbow, on the right, was new Extra doll and she will be fun to dress Hippie style...!

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This gal is going to be Cherilyn...been picking up these Extra dolls for under $12.00 here and there...which is cheaper than ordering MTMoves for bodies. But, I get them home and get charmed by their faces, not to mention the crazy clothes and long hair.
Cherilyn, will be repainted to CHER...I don't think it will take much, maybe some cheek shadow, and eyes/ deep dark red/brown lipstick. She will also have a hippie vibe, which will be a nice addition to my doll neighborhood. I can't wait to get her into some yellow bell bottoms! 

During Black history month, I decided to go through my dolls and eliminate duplicates and let some go. 
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Here are theAA's/Black dolls I'm keeping.
Some are duplicates, mostly because there is a mjor hair/ or makeup difference. 
Left to Right back row-Whitney, Kathryn, Shyla.

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Zara, Dee-Dee, Carmel

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Cece, Jacquie, Carly

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Carly got cut off in the last photo.

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Darla, Vanessa or Vanny (Jacquie's daughter), and Lanise(short hair)

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I know these three gals are the 'same-ish' The first one is Marly---Carly's first cousin, the gal in the middle is Nikki---the original Nikki from  "In the Dreamhouse", so this is the only shot you will ever see them all together. Hair and makeup styles are different, Marly is streaked wiry hair and has eyelashes, Niki has very soft Dark hair, and Carly has an orange tinge to her medium brown locks. These girls are all fully articulated except for feet, which is fine.

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Opal, who is Colette/Callie's nemesis cousin.

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Of course, Colette and her mom, Ella. Both Divas and lots of fun to work with.

Added in My Black history post for the Billie Holliday special was Jennifer---loosely disguised as a Chicago local girl made really good in the music world.
She definitely put Colette's nose out of joint, which maybe good for future story fodder.

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Jennifer....hmmm-mmmh! We will have to see more of her!

I have a few more dolls that are in the transition pile, needing bodies or may be leaving. I would love to find older AA's, or even repro's, and AA guys are even harder! 

That's all that was still lingering in my photos---and now they are neatly filed away and used.



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Tale of Two HOUSES--SOLD!

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The Townhouse and the Victorian are SOLD!


Chelsea: Wow, this is the coolest ROOM! I can see everybody from here!


Barbie: Chelsea, how about this great closet?
Ken: This addition is really amazing.



Chelsea: Can we keep the big bed, I love the colors, too!
Barbie: We will see, okay?


Lara: I think this will be perfect for you, and your bid won!


(later downstairs!)
Chelsea: Oops I tipped over the dishes.


Ken: I've signed the papers, so I really need to get to the hospital.


Lara: Well, we just have to go over the details, on what stays or leaves in the furnishings.
Ken: Anything Barbie decides on is fine with me---except leave out the flowering plants, I couldn't stop sneezing upstairs, and we will need a bigger bed in the big bedroom.
Barbie: (giggle)


Lara: No problem, we work all the details out!


Ken: Great I'll leave it to all, you ladies!


Now, I just have to sell the condo at the GrandView...


Ken: I can see the hospital, a quick jog across the park!


Lara: So, lets get down to the druthers and others....
Barbie: Well, Chelsea is happy with the second floor. I love everything down here. And having two work areas is perfect! I imagine a sectional here someday, but these couches are fine.


(Meanwhile, Chelsea samples some snacks in HER new room!)


Barbie: I do love that Chicago print and the dishes, could we keep those? We never had anything that matched in the HFIM house.
Lara: Sure, and the desk was originally from the HFIM house...Richelle had it painted, but I'm sure that will be just a bit of cost for that.


Lara: What about everything outside? 
Barbie: Everything is fine for now, I'm sure Ken will want a grill back there. We may need a gate to the street, since Foofie won't have her old pen.
Lara: Yes, it's hard to believe we are sitting where the dog area was, isn't it!
Barbie: I know, it's hard to even remember what it looked like before---this is really incredible.

Next Door a similar scene. 
Barbie's sister, Chris and her husband, Rob, are signing papers for the Victorian.


Rob: We've been here for over two years, and sure are ready to be out of the rental.
Vanessa: I'm so glad you two, finally won out on this house.
Chris: We are too, it will be great living next to Barbie. The girls will LOVE it, being so close.



Rob: How about the renters, will they be staying on?
Vanessa: I can have new rental agreements signed and ready for you at closing. We can't do anything about that until then. How about what you want to keep, leave or even change in the house?


Chris: Well, that bedroom set in the Master has to go. It's just not my style, even though it's adorable. I won't need the plants or anything in the kitchen, we have all that. Except for the plant behind me. I'll need to put it on a stand, or the cats will dig in it. 


Vanessa: Okay---making notes. Anything else? 
Chris: Rob, what about this table and chairs?


Rob: Well, it's a bit too fancy for us...the furniture in the living room is okay, but the clock can go. I'd like a big TV on that wall. The girls loved their bedroom the way it is.


Chris: I'm good with that, when can we close and move in?
Vanessa: Sure, we can do all that and we can close next week. So congratulations, you are officially Chicagoans!

(While the grown-ups are working out details, the girls are visiting in the townhouse)

Chelsea: This will be soooo cool being right next door!


Skipper: Yes, and we are right across from the park!
Scooter: And, we can walk to school. 
Chelsea: How, about we go to the park now?


Can we go to the Park?????


(Waving at their mom and dad at the windows, they get permission to go to the park)


Chelsea: I hope the weather gets better soon!


Chris: Thanks, Vanessa. Everything should be great, we can't wait to move in to OUR home!
Vanessa: It's BMR Ltd.'s pleasure, even better when our customers are happy.

(Walking next door, they visit with Barbie and Lara!)



Lara: I hope Vanessa took good care of you?


Chris: Everything went great, we're so excited!
Barbie: We are too, I can't believe what they did to these houses. It's hard to even visualize what it looked like before!


Lara: Well, thank you---I will pass that on to the contractor and Richelle, too, for the fantastic decor.


Robb: We're going to love that open floor plan 
Chris: ...and the great kitchen and having Barbie right next door! We always dreamed of living next to each other when we were growing up!

Outside the family gathers in the yard.

Chris: I wish we had more yard, it's more like a parking lot for the renters.
Barbie: Well, you can always come over here.
(kids) Yay!!!!!


Rob: Even though I'm outnumbered, who is up for a Pizza Date, girls? 

(Back next door)


Lara: Congratulations, Vanessa,  on your first BMR Ltd. sale. Your clients were thrilled.
Vanessa: Phew, thanks. I'm glad they were happy. Now we have to clear these places out!


Lara: Two projects down, and new ones to start. How about dinner, my treat?

Vanessa: I'd love to, but, we have two condo's getting ready to list at the GrandView. Ken's and Alan White's. Problem with all these sales, there seems to be a domino effect.

Lara: That's the beauty of working within a neighborhood---continuous commissions and referrals! I'm glad you are on top of it. Say, put a hold on Ken's, I think I have a buyer already. We can save $$$ on all the listing costs.


BZZZZZZZ-ZZZZZZZ.

Lara: Oops, I have a text from Mr. Pittman, there's a problem at the Magnolia project, I have to meet him. See you tomorrow, Vanessa. And, thanks for your great work!

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