Hello everyone! I've missed blogging so much! Sorry you haven't heard from me lately. Frankly, everyone else has had so much going on that I didn't feel like I had anything important enough to write about. That, and Maggie and Rachel have been on the computer a lot, researching as much as they can about the new "Captain America" movie. It's kind of hard having Maggie hang out with Rachel so much, but at the same time, I'm relieved that I don't have to hear all about her superhero movies. I'm just not into films where people are getting shot at or blown up every few minutes. I'd much rather stick to my calm, beautiful Jane Austen movies. :) And really, it's hard to be mad at someone like Rachel. She's a very sweet doll, even if we don't have much in common.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock at the side door, which is right beside the computer. We all looked at each other in puzzlement. Mama was in the other room, talking to Grandmama and Mimi, who had just come by for a visit. It seemed odd that Mama would have another visitor so soon. Besides, the knocking was coming from down lower, like it was someone our size at the door.
"We could!" Charlie replied.
"But what if it's another human, one we don't know?" I worried. "No one is supposed to know we're really alive! Except Mama, of course."
"I don't think a human would be knocking that quietly, or that far down on the door," Charlie pointed out. "I think we should answer it."
Piper looked troubled by this, but as she was the one closest to the door, she was the first to move toward it.
"I can't reach it from here," she said.
Charlie came up behind her and held onto her waist. "Now try!"
Grandmama, on the other hand, got right to the point. "Ruthie, what on earth are you doing here, young lady?"
Ruthie looked a little embarrassed, but she held her head high. "Well, you read me Emma's last blog post. What else could I do? I had to come see my sister!"
Grandmama gave her an amused look. "With the dolls I have in my house? I can't get them to stop talking!"
"This is so exciting!" Mama said happily. "I never knew you were in on the secret, too! Does Mimi know?"
Grandmama nodded. "Jo broke the news to her over a month ago."
"Wow!" Mama replied. "And to think, all this time I've been keeping it a secret, just in case..."
"Um, I hate to interrupt, but could we please get back to why Ruthie is here in the first place?" Charlie interjected, in a much more tactful manner than Maggie would have had if she had been here. ;)
Everyone turned back to Ruthie. She somewhat timidly stepped through the door and walked right up to Piper. Mama and Grandmama obligingly closed the door behind her and moved the computer chair back to its place.
"Piper," Ruthie began, "ever since Grandmama read me Emma's post, I've been wanting to come see you, too. I know you're still special to Emma and Charlie, but I just wanted you to know how excited I am to have a sister! I can't wait to get to know you better."
"You know what this means..." Mama began.
We all looked up at her.
"Photo shoot!" she said excitedly.
We all attempted to look excited. Mama and her photos...most of the time we were happy to oblige. Sometimes the photo sessions got a bit long, though. I noticed that Charlie looked suddenly weary. Mama had been taking endless photos of her for the Doll Wardrobe's photo contest. I think she would be thrilled to never have her picture taken again!
"Well, Ruthie, I wish you would have just asked me to come over," Grandmama said seriously. "I would have said yes, you know. But now that you're here, how would you like to stay for a couple of days?"
Ruthie grinned from ear to ear. "I'd love it!" she said happily. "Thanks so much!"
"You're welcome," she answered.
"Well, we'll leave all of you alone to get caught up," Mama said with a smile. She and Grandmama headed back to the living room.
"I'm so glad you're here," Piper said shyly.
"I'm glad, too!" Ruthie beamed. "Do you want to try on your outfit?"
Piper nodded, and the two of them headed off down the hallway together, keeping an eye out for Mama's girls, of course.
As promised, Mama wasted no time in taking some photos of Piper and Ruthie once Piper had changed into her matching outfit. Here are some of Mama's favorites:
After a while, Mama had Emma and Charlie join their cousins for a few family photos. :)
By the way, did you notice that Charlie took out her braid? Mama was very reluctant to let her take it out at first, because she didn't think she would be able to get it back in, and she was worried that Charlie would be disappointed once it was actually out. Charlie was so glad Mama let her, though. She's really happy with her hair now. What do you think of her new style? :)
I'll be sure to let all of you know how the rest of Ruthie's visit goes! :) And be sure to check back on Friday, August 5th, to help us celebrate our 1 Year Blogoversary! :D
8 comments:
It sounds like Piper had such a nice surprise! :) And I noticed Charlie's braid was out before you pointed it out - I had to take mine out because it got snagged on some Velcro on one of my t-shirts a few months ago. :}
And I know superheroes aren't your thing, but if you could tell Rachel that I saw a teaser poster for "The Avengers" when I went to go see Harry Potter the other day, I'd be very grateful. ;)
Glad to see more posts from you!
Mia
Hi Mia! Thanks for commenting. :)
I'll be sure to give Rachel the message. I don't mind giving messages about superhero movies, as long as I don't have to watch them. :)
We noticed that you took your braid out, too. I don't know how you feel about it, but Charlie is so relived to have more options for her hair.
Good to hear from you. :)
Tess
Mama just noticed that I had several typos in this post. I am so embarrassed! I just went through and corrected them. My goodness, you're all going to think I've lost my touch! :{
Tess
Oh I love the matching outfits!!!!!! :)
Thanks, Elliebob. We thought they were cute, too. :)
Tess
It is so much fun to wear matching outfits .. my sisters and I love to do that too .. those are really cute outfits too ..
I love that Charlie wears her boots all the time .. she looks so cute with her shorts and boots .. it is a good look for her ..
Congrats on seeing your sister .. how fun
Taryn
Thanks, Taryn. :) I'll be sure to pass your comments on to Charlie and Piper! :)
Tess
Sorry we're so late commenting! We read this when it was posted, but we had to dash out the door before we got a chance to reply, then we forget to come back.
It is so sweet that Piper got a visit from Ruthie! Beautiful photos!
It's so great to see Piper able to connect with her family members.
Love,
The Green Girls
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