I Knew there was a Reason I Kept this Stuff!

Today was a slow Saturday, so I finally did something Ella has been asking me to do for months-- dig out the tub of my old toys from the storage shed and crack it open for a trip down the memory lane of my childhood.  When the home I grew up in needed to be cleaned out and sold years ago, I kept a handful of my favorite toys thinking some day I would want to look back at them (very much a'la Toy Story 3).  Recently, Ella became aware of the existence of these dolls called Barbies that one could dress up in beautiful gowns.  Since Barbies made up the majority of the play I did as a kid and I logged thousands of hours building them elaborate homes and story lines with Heather and Anna, I just had to share with my so-much-like-me oldest daughter.

I didn't keep much, just a few favorite outfits, my 2 favorite girls and Ken.  Heather, you may be pleased to hear that all the most glamorous ballgowns I tricked you into trading me are bringing your niece much happiness now! :)  Ella is in Barbie love with even this meager exposure.  Anyone need a Christmas present idea for her?

Ella is pretty disturbed that his belly is exposed, but I was cracking up when I rediscovered this outfit I had saved for Ken-- complete with the sparkly glove!  Someone tell me this also brings you straight back to your own days of playing Barbies in the 80's!