Gum Drop!

That's her name!
She's by EFFANBEE
and marked 1962.

For some reason,
perhaps because she
reminds me so much of
my niece, I brought her
home from the doll show.

I went to a doll show
& forgot to take pictures!

Just a Taste

I took some pictures
but haven't had much
time to play with my
newest little darling. :)

Esmerelda

"No more dolls!"
Oh, yeah?
What if I find an Esmerelda
at Goodwill for one dollar?

"Well..."  :)

Could I Have Resisted?

OK, so..
yesterday, we stopped so that
one of our number could use
the restroom at Goodwill.
I had an errand at a nearby store.

When I got back
the others were still in the store,
so I made a quick run through
while they stood in line.

Sprawled across the stuffed animals
Was a large porcelain doll in a purple dress,
white tights and black patent Mary Janes

Her price tag read $2.99.
I guess I could have resisted.

When I got her home, removed her
animal hair covered dress,
her ruffled baby tights
and her shiny shoes,
I found that she's a kneeler
with flat little palms, 

so she can pray.

Look Who Just Showed up on my Doorstep

A traveling Waif!
A dear friend I have not met
(but sure would like to)
sent me a surprise package.
I just found out she was coming,
this morning.
An hour or two later
there was a knock on the door.
I was not only surprised,
I was still in my thinnest nightgown!
This little sweetie
popped out of the bubble wrap.
She hasn't said much, yet.
She's still looking around.

(Sorry about the quality.
I took my photos in too much of a hurry.)