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Their dresses came with matching doll dresses. H put her mini dress on a doll, and I put Bitty in the other. Z still loves that old cat. He's tattered and torn, smelly and worn.

We are going to the States this week. We'll be flying stand-by, so there is an extra element of suspense. I think we're up for the fun. Anyway, because Nanny-o's luggage was "lost" on her way here, H was very concerned that Bitty might be lost and then Z would be crazy upset. Z doesn't think about it, maybe because it's just too hard to face? I told her Bitty will be in our carry on safe and sound the whole time...she's not sure that's good enough : )

By the way, Nanny-o's luggage was never really "lost." It just had it's own itinerary and left Cleveland much later with a stop off in Rome. I think it had a pleasant journey and got here before Christmas.

We'll see you soon!

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mimi and papa said…
LOVELY dresses! Please keep Bitty safe. I don't think I could handle the grief. Have a fun journey. We await your arrival with open arms! Love, Mimi

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