"Baby"

Before the start of the holiday season, Matt and I had decided that one of Patty's Christmas gifts would be a baby doll. Of course, the baby would need to be the right size and weight (so that Patty, only 19 lbs herself, could actually play with her). Also, she would need to have brown skin. Now, I realize the color of a toy baby isn't important to lots of moms, but I grew up with a red-headed Cabbage Patch Doll and always wished that she looked more like me.

After trips to several stores, I found a doll that fit our criteria. I was so excited about it, I wasn't able to wait until Christmas to give her to Patty. "Baby" was a big hit! Patty immediately knew what to do with her and now takes her everywhere!