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October 9, 2006
Josefina Montoya
I've loved the American Girls dolls since they came out in 1986, although at that time, being in my 20's didn't think I needed one. Then I was blessed with 3 boys and still did NOT need an American Girl doll. I do receive their catalogs regularly and have received two of the 'mini' dolls for various birthdays, Josefina (my favorite) and Kaya. I have read all six books for each of the 8 different historical dolls that American Girl makes.
Although now that I'm passed middle age and heading down the other side, I still would love to have an American Girl to add to my small, but growing doll collection. I have a couple dolls from my childhood that I keep out on top of the bookcases. I have a few others that are from my childhood era that I have found at Goodwills and yard sales.
On eBay last week, my dh found a used, well loved Josefina that he thought I would love and care for. He bought her. She arrived today. He gave her to me as soon as he came home for lunch today. She's beautiful. I cried. She needed quite a make-over and I've included a before and after picture here for you to see how she has transformed after I spent 3 hours trying to untangle her hair.
Her new skirt I made from a placemat that I had brought back from Mexico when we lived there. My mother had it and gave it back to me last visit with her. Her rebozo and belt I made from a scrap of Mexican cloth that I had from that same summer in Mexico. Her underthings (slip and pantiloons) I had already made for another similar sized doll I already had. Her blouse I already had too. I believe she turned out pretty good.
Much love to my dh for indulging my middle-aged whims.
~Betsy
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Blessings,
Beverly