Ho! Ho! Ho!

For Christmas this year Stef got me something that I wasn't fully aware I needed. I say that I "needed" it because apparently some things just make me so happy that I am unaware how I ever managed to be fully complete without them! Such is the case with this new doll.

 What you are looking at is the Mattel equivalent to crack for people like me. It's a "Holiday Ball Barbie" in genuine porcelain. I say that I "needed" this doll because getting her has made me happier than a Barbie doll should rationally make anyone, especially someone my age! I really cannot explain why it is that she makes me so happy...but look at her. Isn't she beautiful! She's dressed in gorgeous red crushed velvet with gold embroidery and Swavorski crystal accents and jewelry. She even has lace bloomers on under her gown and matching high heeled shoes.

In this photo you can see her beautiful fan and her lovely green eyes. What a wonderful gift! Stef also got me some other truly beautiful gifts, but this one was just so surprising and excellent that I had to share!