"Boo!!"
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Everyone gathered round the cake on the patio....  'What do you think of your cake?"  "I think she loves it. Especially that cute little elephant on the top."  For Leona it had been a true labour of love, and she was so happy to see Sena's reaction...  "Your Mom makes the best cakes..."   "Happy birthday Sena!!"  Nyssa passed Sena back to her auntie...  "She's just so adorable.."  Steve cut a small slice from the back of the cake, for his daughter...   "She loves her cake. Vanilla is her all time favourite."   The two families had a wonderful afternoon together, and before it was all over, they wanted to take some group photos of all the children....    Holly followed her mom and aunt into Sena's room....  "Are you awake, little one?"  Yes, she was...  ....and she reached out to her Mom when she heard her voice...  'We have visitors to see you...."  "It's your aunt Leona, and your cousins...."  "Happy Birthday little one!"  "I think she recognizes you. Would you like to hold her?"  "It's so nice to come see you again..."   "I'm sure she remembers all of you..."  "She's so cute!"  "It's such a nice day today, that we are going to have her party out on the patio."  Holly was always trying to be helpful..  "Here's her shoes. She will need those."  Steve and Iris were relaxing while Sena was napping....  ..when Owen and Leona's family appeared...  "We are so glad you could all come..."  "I wouldn't miss Sena's party for the world..."  "I have the birthday cake. Where should I put it?"  'We brought presents for Sena. We picked them out ourselves."  Iris gave her sister a big hug...  "It's great to see you again bro..."  "...and I have to say, you look fantastic in my borrowed clothes..."   Iris and Steve's children had heard the commotion, and came running to welcome their cousins...  "Hey, we look like twins..."  Holly and Nyssa gave each other a big hug...   "Our daughters are certainly growing into beautiful young ladies..."   "So, where's the birthday girl?"  "I put her down for a nap, so she'd be good for her party...."  "Shall we go see if she's awake yet?"  Owen & Leona lived in a beautiful, big Victorian home. But it held a secret. Up in the master bedroom there stood an old wardrobe. It was ancient, and had been in the family for generations. It might have been hundreds of years old. No one really knew. But it was no ordinary wardrobe. With a special key, it would open a portal to times gone by. Leona and Iris knew about it from a young age, and after Iris married Steve, they decided they wanted to live a simpler life, and moved their family back to Victorian times. In fact they live in the same Victorian house as Owen and Leona, just a hundred and fifty years apart. With everyone dressed and ready to go, Owen opened the door and Leona passed him the key...
Holly wanted to go first....   She had been through the wardrobe before and was excited to go...  Coco was a little apprehensive, and watched as Holly prepared to step up... 
 Leona was making sure she hadn't forgotten anything....  "In you go..."  Lonnie was carrying one layer of Sena's cake. "I think I can take another layer..."  Then it was Coco and Lonnie's turn...  "Did I forget anything??"    Finally it was Leona's turn...  ...followed by Owen...  It was almost time for Sena's birthday party. Iris had sent some of her family's clothes, so everyone could dress up in Victorian period fashion.  Owen needed a little help tying his cravat...  Lonnie needed her hair done...   The girls were so excited to go, and were the first ones dressed, and kept admiring themselves in the mirror... 
"Let me help you with your coat..."  "This is going to be so much fun.."  Everyone was getting ready to go to the party...  ...except Coco, who was still too absorbed in his computer game....  Owen was getting a bit impatient...  "Time to put that thing away, and get dressed. We are all waiting for you..."   Lonnie picked up all the clothes he'd thrown on the floor....  ...while Holly helped tie up his bow...   "Okay, we are all ready to go now...."  |
AuthorMartha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes. Archives
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