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A Letter to Kira

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Andi called to Mommy from the bedroom. ‘Mommy, there’s no signal, I can’t get one on my phone or my tablet.  I want to write to Kira!’ Mommy called back, ‘Go use the computer, Andi, the wifi is slow and isn’t reaching my devices either.  The computer should be alright.’ Andi made her way to the back room that housed Mommy and Daddy’s computers.  She climbed onto the chair and lifted the lid.  She loaded her mail and started a new email to Kira. Dear Kira , It’s been a while since I’ve written and I hope this email finds you well.  I am missing Australia but I really like it here.  Everyone has made me welcome and they are all so nice.  Since we last spoke, two more dolls have come to live here.  Alex and Rhapsody.  They are fitting in perfectly. Mommy has decided that some of us dolls should have middle names.  I’m not sure if that includes me, but you should have seen Aria.  Mommy told her about ...

Welcoming the New Girls & Surprise Gifts

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'The new girls are here!' cried Aria from her perch on the dresser. Andi threw up her hands and whooped from her spot on the shelf. Aria hopped off the dresser and went to join her. They huddled together, chatting when Mommy put the first girl on the shelf with them. The pretty doll with the pink hair waved in greeting.  'I'm Aria,' said her greeter. She reached out and they shook hands. Andi hovered behind her, suddenly shy. 'I'm Rhapsody,' said the new doll. 'What a beautiful name!,' Andi said quietly. .  Climbing up on the shelf, Sophie chattered to her doll, anxious to meet the new girl. She stood in from of her and stared. Sophie reached out and gently took one of Rhapsody's hands. She looked at their hands together. 'Your vinyl looks like Mommy's hazelnut cookies' she said. 'Geez, Soph,' said Aria, shaking her head in disbelief. 'Can I see your hair? Asked Sophie.' Sure,...