The Naynay Detective Agency

The Naynay & Family Detective Agency was happy to help Grandma B  find the Baby Doll Carole Anne. They would help "B" when no one else would. They immediately started working on the case for a fee of two (2) chocolate sundaes with sprinkles  one time a month for the rest of the  year. The reason they charged that much was that they already knew how and where Marlee was. They had an inside scoop inside the Toy Museum. The Queen Victorian Doll was a snitch!! She supplied information on missing toys for a fee of new dresses whenever she felt the need for a new outfit. Kind of like Marlee come to think of it. Marlee loves new clothes. Remember the new outfit that fairy dust in it and glowed in the dark? The Naynay Detective Agency already knew that and even had pictures of her wearing it. Boy they were good, weren't they? Those detectives were probably well worth a few ice cream sundaes.

The detectives knew that Baby Carole Anne was in Oklahoma helping a little boy named Jaxson go to sleep. She had left a bootie by his new bed to help him. Wow, we have found out just how come people get sleepy when they find a booty near by. Baby Carole Anne drops them when she hears they are having trouble or are too tired and can't fall asleep. It even works on dogs. Remember Stashia and how sleepy she was?
Well, Jaxson was four (4) years old and needed help. This is Jaxson. Jaxson is sound asleep. We will find out just why Jaxson needed help falling asleep.
In the meantime, there was a couple of dolls at the Toy Museum that were acting up and being naughty. Let's see what is happening.
Little Miss Sunshine also knew about the secret disappearance of Baby Doll Carole Anne and so did Miss Pouty Doll. Miss Pouty Doll had hidden her head and wouldn't tell. She was a good friend and could keep a secret. Miss Sunshine just kept singing, "You are my sunshine, you are my sunshine, you make me happy when skies are blue." That is an old old song that Grandma Lu sang to each of her children to help them go to sleep.
Next time we read this story we will find out how Baby Doll Carole Anne gets back to the Toy Museum.

Grandma B Hires A Private Detective

After they had eaten both Grandmas were anxious to go inside the Toy Museum.  They each thought that they probably needed to talk to the manager to see exactly what had happened. They needed to know how long Baby Carole Anne had been missing. They also needed to know exactly where the shelf was that she had been sitting on.

Grandma Lu was fascinated with the museum and kept going towards the dinosaur section. Grandma B had to keep her from getting lost every time she turned around she was gone. Finally she found her giggling when she saw a little boy and his grandma being silly. Grandma B finally got an arm around her shoulder and said, "Come on, let's find somebody that knows something around here, this place is huge."
Well they did find someone and guess what? The Toy Museum actually had six museums inside of one building. They were huge places with all different kinds of toys! Every toy you could think of.


They finally were shown how to get to the doll section. It was entirely full of dolls. Rag dolls, Elvis dolls, and Barbie dolls. Great big dolls, skinny dolls, old dolls, and new dolls. There were girl dolls and boy dolls. There were two dolls that were beautiful. Grandma Lu thought that she had seen them before somewhere.There were some dolls that were kind of scary looking. They looked and looked, but could not find a single shelf that had baby dolls on them. Then at long last they found someone that worked there. The lady remembered Baby Carole Anne. She told the Grandmas that one day she went to work and she was gone. She had just disappeared.

Well Grandma B was not having that at all. She called after that lady, and said, "Hey, I want to talk to your manager. It is really important that we find that doll. She may have left to go help a little child."
The lady that worked at the store started laughing. She thought that "B" was being silly and told her so. She said, "I'm sorry to laugh at you. I know that it is not nice to laugh at people. Dolls cannot just leave to help children. You and I both know that."
 In the old days, "B" would have agreed with her. But after hearing the legend of Baby Carole Anne she had changed her mind. She kept thinking about Marlee. What if it was Marlee that needed her help?
What was Marlee doing? Where was Marlee? Was Marlee okay? She just had a feeling that Marlee didn't feel good.
Let's check on Marlee and see how her birthday trip to the aquarium is coming along. We know that she was having a really good time with her mama and daddy or was she?
Grandma B was not always a patient person. She liked to have mysteries solved fast. She wanted the answers NOW! She had an idea. "I am going to hire a private detective. I saw an advertisement for the Naynay & Family Detective Agency when we were coming out of the restaurant. Come on Grandma Lu we are going to get this mystery solved once and for all."

Grandmas, Marlee, And A Toy Museum

Grandma B and Grandma Lu had not been on a road trip for years and years. In fact I don't think that they ever did go on one. Most of the time the two visited in "B"'s beauty shop and at the store, but they really liked each other and were friends and lived close by each other in a small town.
The trip to the Toy Museum was over a hundred miles. Of course, they needed gas, they needed drinks, and had to set the GPS for directions. They made sure that Marlee and her mama and daddy knew where they were going. No, they didn't tell them why they were going to the Toy Museum

and what they were going to do when they got there.
They didn't know for sure themselves. They just knew that Baby Carole Anne was missing and had to get her back to the museum.
 While the ladies were visiting and laughing and joking just like the old days there was something else going on in Marlee's life. She and her mama and daddy were celebrating their little girl's second birthday. The three of them were going to have a really good time. They were going to go to Kansas City to the Crown Center. They had it all planned out.  They too were laughing and joking and even Marlee belted out a few verses of  Baa baa Black Sheep. If you remember that is her specialty.




When the Grandmas went through a big town, "B" was going too fast, not wearing a seat belt and perhaps talking on her cell phone and realized that there were red lights flashing behind her. Oh, Oh. Grandma B got stopped by a policeman. I don't know how she did it, but she did not get a ticket!! I wonder if Grandma Lu gave her a scolding. About an hour later they arrived in Branson, Missouri the home of the big Toy Museum. They needed to eat something before they started the search so they stopped for a hamburger and fries.

In Kansas City, things were exciting. Marlee and her mama and daddy visited an aquarium. They saw lots of fish and pretty rocks and plants. They got to go in a little train and see all around them like they were under water too. Wouldn't that be fun? Pretty soon they, too, were getting hungry so they stopped to eat about the same time that the Grandmas stopped to eat.
Marlee ate a yummy meal and topped it off with ice cream.
About the time that the Grandmas were going into the Toy Museum Marlee started to not feel just right.
Oh Marlee, don't get sick on your birthday!
 Have you ever been sick? Have you ever had a temperature? What did your mama do for you? Lots of questions and lots of answers.
Next time let's see what those Grandmas are up to at the Toy Museum.

The Legend Of Carole Anne's Baby Doll

Grandma B needed to talk to Grandma Lu in the worst way! So she took the Ranger over to her house. She walked up the steps and for some reason she didn't knock on the door, but instead she looked through the screen door and saw Grandma Lu sound asleep in a rocking chair with a smile on her face.
You usually don't wake old people up from a nap, but today was an exception. So "B" went into the living room and said, "Grandma Lu, wake up I need to talk to you." Grandma Lu woke up and saw "B". She said, "B, why didn't you call me? I would have baked some cookies. Do you have Marlee with you today?"
Grandma B said, "No, I don't have Marlee. I need to ask you some questions please. I need to know all about Carole's Baby Carole Anne Doll.
Grandma Lu sighed and said, "I figured I was going to have to break my promise someday. I just hate to break a promise. A promise is my word that I will keep a secret if I possibly can. But it seems that after all these years, I cannot keep this promise any longer."
Grandma Lu looked sad, but she walked out to the kitchen and asked Grandma B to follow her. She fixed them each something cool to drink and said to B. "Now I am going to talk and I don't want you to interrupt me until I am finished. Do you understand, "B"? No talking, just quiet." Grandma B nodded her head and took a sip of her drink and sat quietly in her chair. She listened and did not say a word while she heard the most extraordinary story ever!

A long long time ago, a young man and his wife had a baby girl. Her name was Carole Anne Rogers. They loved her very much and dressed her up so cute. But she didn't have a toy. They were very poor and didn't have money for toys like Marlee has.  Her daddy was a soldier and soldiers didn't make very much money. Not near enough money for defending our country with his life. At the end of his life it was apparent that was exactly what he did do.
So Carole's mama and daddy talked about getting her a doll. They decided that every little girl needed a doll so her daddy went to the store. He got her the softest, prettiest doll you ever saw. She had big blue eyes and wore a bonnet and booties. But it was her dress that was so special. It was lace. Oh, it was just beautiful. Her bonnet and booties matched her dress. She was such a pretty doll.
Because Carole's daddy had to leave home to go to work in the Army Carole's mama was left by herself to care for her baby. The story goes that whenever Carole got tired her mama would give her her doll and she would go sound asleep.
As Carole got older all her mama would have to do is put one of her doll's booties close by her and she would fall asleep. Sometimes she would fall asleep too. Carole's doll had a soothing affect on people. Sometimes visitors would get drowsy when they came to visit.
"The problem is a big one, Grandma B. When I gave Carole's doll to the Toy Museum, I thought that was the best thing to do since I was getting old. I thought it would be safe. But I got a call two (2) weeks ago, that Carole's doll is missing. I just know that a small person is in trouble. Since you are my dearest friend, could you help me find her?"
Grandma B's eyes were big and round. She had not touched her drink, but had sat very still and listened just like Grandma Lu had asked her to do. "Well, of course, I will help you. That story just answered all my questions. That's why when I was so tired I would see the doll booties. Marlee even had one in her crib! Okay, what do we do first?"
Grandma Lu said, "We go to Branson, Missouri to the Toy Museum. I need some answers."
B said, "Get your purse, my friend, we are about to go on an adventure."
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The picture of the doll in this story is Baby Doll Carole Anne the last time she was seen. Note: She has no booties on her feet.

Marlee Has A Birthday Party

Grandma B had help from her friend, Sandy, and Marlee's mama getting food and decorations for Marlee's birthday party, but she was tired today. She decided to have a cup of coffee and talk to Grandma Lu on her cell phone. She told her that things had been a bit strange at her house lately.

"Grandma Lu, do you remember when we came over to your house yesterday for coffee and Marlee yelled 'Oh no, oh no!'. What was that all about do you think.?The only thing I could see different at your house is that your china cupboard door was open. I don't know why she seemed upset except she was really tired. When I took her home it had started to rain so she got a little damp, but I dried her off and put her down for a nap. She was fine. But somehow your doll's booties got over here. Marlee must have taken them off when she was looking at your doll, I will bring them back on the way to the party this afternoon."
Grandma Lu chuckled and said, "I have no idea what you are talking about B, I gave Carole Anne's doll to a  museum years ago. I wanted it to be safe. Because it was so old  they wanted to display her on a shelf so other people could enjoy looking at her. I don't have her anymore." Grandma B felt a shiver go down her back....

The party was wonderful. B and her friends and family had decorated a church hall especially for a two year old. It was a barn yard theme. Even the snacks and cupcakes looked fun. There were hay bales (Rice Krispie bars) and carrots and ears of corn. (cheese puffs and Rice Krispies) and presents! There were all kinds of things to eat for their dinner, salads, and ribs, and sandwiches and guess what, hot dogs! Remember Stashia smelled hotdogs? That's strange isn't it?
After the party was over there was a lot of food left over so everybody got to take some home with them. Wasn't that nice? Then, of course, the hall had to be cleaned up  so that the next people that wanted to use it could have a nice clean place for a party like Marlee's family did.
It was time for Grandma B to go home. She hadn't slept much the night before. She had been too excited about Marlee's party. Sometimes grown ups are like that. (Big grin) So when B got home her recliner looked pretty good to her for a nice long nap. That was strange; she hadn't been sleepy on the way home. In fact just the opposite. She had still been singing and grinning about Marlee and her special party; not sleepy at all. Then when she got home she was sleepy? "Oh well, I might as well sit for awhile I guess. I have lots of things to put away from the party. I'll do that in a minute."
When B woke up about an hour later this is what she saw. But...it couldn't be. Baby Carole Anne was in a museum. Grandma Lu said....

Grandma B Goes To The Mailbox

While Marlee was taking a nap Grandma B decided to go to the mailbox. It seemed like everybody at her house was sleepy today. She had taken Marlee to Grandma Lu's house this morning, but she had acted so strangely and kept rubbing her eyes, that she had finally told Grandma Lu she was sorry, but she needed to go home and have Marlee take a nap. Even Stashia was an old sleepyhead today. She was laying out on the porch whining in her sleep.

When Grandma B opened up her mailbox she was so surprised. There was a letter in it for Marlee. Why would anyone send mail to a little two year old girl? It was from Texas! "No, it couldn't be, could it? Do you supposed this is from one of those Texas cowboys that helped her be safe when she was prospectin' for gold?"
Grandma B grinned to herself and actually couldn't wait to give it to Marlee when she woke up from her nap.
When Marlee woke up from her nap Grandma B gave her her letter. It was a message that said, "Dear Marlee, it is your birthday today and I wanted to wish you happy birthday!" Plus he had sent her a picture that he had colored. He colored one just like it for his Great great grandmother, Marie. It was from one of those Texas cowboys; Orion.
Grandma B loved his picture and told Marlee that she could put it up on her refrigerator at home. Orion also sent Marlee a picture of a birthday party he had had when he was young. He hoped she liked it and would be his friend.

Marlee was always cuddly when she woke up from a nap. She liked to sit on B's lap and and they would talk about stuff. She was getting older now and could understand some grown up stuff and talk a lot herself. Marlee said, "B, what is a birthday? Have I ever had one before? What do I do on my birthday? Why did I get a picture for my birthday? Orion wants to be my friend. What is a friend, Grandma B?"
Grandma B smiled and hugged Marlee and answered her questions right away.  "A birthday is the same time every year. It is the day that you were born and went home to live with your mama and daddy; August 21, 2016. On that day last year we celebrated your first birthday and this year we will celebrate your second birthday. You got a picture from a friend that just happened to know that your birthday was coming soon. Wasn't that nice of him? A friend is a person, boy or girl that you like and like to talk to. If you are lucky, you get to do fun things with. Some people have lots of friends and some people have just one or two. It doesn't make any difference how many friends that you have. It does make a difference if they are good friends and are nice to you. Of course, you have to be nice to them right back." All that her Grandma B was telling her sounded good. She was pretty little and didn't have any friends yet. Marlee thought she would like to give it a try.

"On your birthday you will probably get a birthday cake. Do you like cake?" Grandma B didn't wait for an answer, she knew that Marlee loved cake. "You will probably get some presents if you are very lucky. Would you like your family to all get together and help you celebrate your special day?" Of course, Marlee nodded her head and giggled and started to think that birthdays could be fun.
 What do you think, are birthdays fun? Orion had a fun birthday party when he was 4 years old so he sent a picture of him and his Grandma Rhonda and Aunt Jennifer. He had lots of cousins and friends there to help him celebrate his special day.
 Maybe Grandma B will take pictures of Marlee's second birthday party. See you soon!

Stashia Can't Bark!

Stashia had seen dogs all around the place while Marlee was in Grandma B's old porch swing. It was raining and she knew all the dogs. She had to do something. Stashia was Marlee's friend and had always protected her whether she liked Marlee's adventures or not. More often not as of late. That little girl kept getting her and herself into trouble.
Well Stashia did not have enough time to chase all those dogs away and that one out on the porch! She looked like she had taken up residency out there. "I wonder if Grandma Lu is here. That could be why that little dog is out there. I'm going to go look, but I have to be fast because Marlee is getting soaked!"

Stashia looked all over the house as fast as she could go. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find Grandma B. "Okay, that does it, I guess I am in charge of that little rascal today so I am going to bark and bark as loud as I can and scare them all off!"

So that is exactly what Stashia did. She ran out to the porch where she and Marlee always played and ate snacks.

 No, no, no it can't be, but sure enough there was Marlee's dog, LaRue. That dog was laying on the porch floor big as you please where Stashia usually sits waiting for Marlee to give her one of her snacks. And right beside her was Marlee's other dog, Mia!  Stashia was usually queen of the house as far as dogs go. Zoe stayed outside most of the time because she was so big. So when Stashia saw this dog and that little dog in her porch she was not going to have it. As Stashia was ready to bark her head off she looked out into the yard. There sat Chief, Naynay's dog. He looked like he was on neighborhood watch. That was her job. So she barked and barked and ran around in circles and growled warning them to go home. The only problem was, no sound came out of her mouth.
She just could not bark. They did not pay any attention to her. What was going on? She was amazed. She was a really good barker. She scared squirrels and cats and all kinds of people that came to the mini farm. But today she couldn't make a sound except for a very soft whine.

Oh, look, I think those booties belong to Baby Carole Anne. What does that mean?
 Stashia was so confused and besides that she smelled hot dogs! Why would she smell hot dogs?

Marlee Decided To Drive The Ranger

Marlee was not happy when she saw that Carole Anne Baby in Grandma Lu's china cupboard. She had never been to Grandma Lu's house before. How did that beautiful Baby get in Grandma Lu's china cupboard and why would she keep a doll in her cupboard anyway? Also she started to think that seeing that pretty doll meant that she was going to have to take a nap. She didn't want to take a nap. She was going to have a birthday pretty soon. Marlee was going to be two (2) years old. She shouldn't have to be tired. She shouldn't have to take a nap!  She and her Grandma B were going on a Ranger ride. Wait, they already had taken a Ranger ride. What was going on? Marlee started to rub her eyes. She was so confused.
She had decided to wait for Grandma B out on the porch swing instead of going back into the kitchen for a snack. She was worn out. She loved a porch swing; her B had a swing. It was out in her yard though. She could see the horses play when she sat on it.  It was white and it was going back and forth with a nice cool breeze.
Marlee had quietly fallen asleep on Grandma Lu's porch swing. Suddenly, she woke up and she was all wet! What? Why was she sleeping out in the rain? She had just had enough for one day and decided that she was going to drive the Ranger back to B's herself. It would be just fine. B had let her drive lots of times. Well, not really drive, but she knew how...
Marlee was doing a good job of driving. She knew she could do it. "Oh, isn't my bracelet pretty? I just love my bracelet." She looked down to see it better. That was the wrong thing to do.
When Marlee woke up she was in the country. She could see that same rooster that was in the shed during the fairy uproar at the mini farm. Where was she? Her Grandma B didn't have any chickens. Whoa, there were ears of corn and carrots. They looked good enough to eat! She was getting hungry. She hadn't had a snack at Grandma Lu's for some reason. She wanted one of her oatmeal cookies. Grandma B makes good oatmeal cookies. "Yum, Grandma B says you got to cook 'em in the stove, but I think they are good before they are cooked."
All of a sudden her stomach growled. No, that was not her stomach growling. Something else was growling, "Oh, where am I? I don't like this dream!"
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Where was Marlee? Why did she hear growling, I wonder....

The Case Of The Disappearing Doll Series: Epilogue

Marlee told not a soul about her dream/adventure. It was too much to tell. She didn't think that anyone would understand it because she didn't understand it. Anyway she went about her life with her cat, her mom and dad and her overnight fun stays with her Grandma B and of course her friends, Stashia and Zoe, her Grandma B's big dogs.
On one such overnight Marlee was having a good time with her toys and Stashia and Zoe out on the porch.
Grandma B's porch was a place where Marlee and her imagination had a good time. It seemed like every time that Marlee was out on that porch a new adventure would begin to take shape.
Grandma B came out on the porch and asked Marlee if she would like to go for a ride in the Ranger. Grandma B smiled to herself because she knew what the answer would be. She loved to go for Ranger rides. She told Marlee that her friend Grandma Lu had invited them over for something cool to drink and some home made cookies. She had given Grandma B the recipe for her oatmeal cookies that Marlee liked so much. Well, Marlee was ready to go in a flash.
When they got to Grandma Lu's house, the two (2) ladies were out in the kitchen visiting and getting things together for their snacks when they heard a horrible scream!! It was Marlee yelling, "Oh no, oh no!" as she ran out the door.
Before the ladies got outside to Marlee they saw that the door to Grandma Lu's china cupboard was open. Everything seemed to be in place. Neither one of them could imagine what had upset Marlee so much. But Marlee knew. This is what she saw in Grandma Lu's china cupboard: What is missing? Why would she be in Grandma Lu's china cupboard? Do you see two (2) Carole Anne dolls or is that MY imagination? Hmm until next time.

Marlee Gets Help From Her Daddy

Marlee's daddy went to Grandma B's house to pick up his little girl to take her home. Did you know that Grandma B was his mama? He loves her to the moon and back. He found Grandma B and showed her the doll. She said, "Oh dear, I guess I got carried away and almost threw Marlee's Baby away. Good thing you came in the back door and saw that." She took the doll and went in to the bedroom where Marlee was sleeping and put it in the crib with her. Marlee did not wake up so they got a chance to visit. Marlee's daddy saw the old photo book on the floor and started to look at the pictures. He laughed and said, "I had no clue you still had these old pictures, Mom. They were fun times weren't they?"

 In the meantime Marlie and Smokey were having a time getting the Baby Carole Anne down the stairs. Suddenly there was a little girl that was dressed about the same way that those other people were at the bottom of the stairs. Only she had a beautiful dress and hat. Immediately Marlee thought, "Oh, I think I will ask my Mama to get me an outfit like she has on. Who are you and will you help us get Baby Carole Anne down the stairs?"
The little girl smiled and said, "Sure I will, I am family of Smokey's Charlie and my name is Talia. We were always taught to help our family when they need it." So the three of them did get the beautiful doll down the stairs.
Now they had to have a plan to get back home. For some reason Marlee and Smokey got a little mixed up. The map had a road written on it that said, "Road to Grandma B's house, but Marlee had dropped it and left it in the closet. She absolutely did not want to go back up stairs. It was too strange!
Well, the two of them looked around and saw a beautiful river and a whole lot of trees and a beautiful deer. Marlee said, "Oh look, there's the wilderness I went through on the way here. Isn't that the river that is right outside of town by Grandma B's house, Smokey?"

Smokey didn't think so. For some reason he had lost his direction also. That was strange because he was a very very smart dog. He could even add and subtract. He could open and close doors for Charlie and his kids. But he was lost!
Marlee's daddy heard her stirring in her new big girl bed and started to go get her....
He did go get her in Marlee's dream too. He was riding a horse, picked her up and took her right back to her Grandma B's house. Or was that just a picture also? Is the mystery solved? Let's see.

When Marlee woke up she was holding her Baby and her daddy and Grandma B were both smiling at her. Grandma B said, "Hello there, Marlee, did you have a good nap?" There was no way that Marlee could answer that question if she lived to be a hundred!
Then Grandma B said, "How would you like a snack before you go home to your house with your mama and daddy?" I think you all know the answer to that question. Marlee and Baby were right back where they started.

Marlee Gets Help From A Stranger

Marlee could hardly catch her breath she was laughing so hard. A dog with a baseball cap on and glasses? That was the funniest thing she had ever seen. Once again Marlee could talk with this silly looking dog. This is how the conversation went.
"What is your name and why are you in my dream?, asked Marlee. The dog told Marlee that his name was Smokey and I am here to help you find your doll."

Marlee being Marlee, said, "Why?" Smokey said, "You want to find your doll or not? If you don't care about finding her, you can just wake up and get a stuffed toy or another doll to cuddle up with. I don't care one way or the other."
Marlee thought that was kind of a mean thing to say and she told him so. He just laughed at her. He said, "Well, Grandma Lu thought that I should help you, but that's ok, I think I will just go outside and take a nap myself."
Marlee only took about two seconds to think about it. "Yes, yes, I want you to help. Grandma Lu is my Grandma B's friend. If she says its ok, it's ok."
Smokey said, "Alright let's get to it then. Did you bring the map?"
Marlee had been so amused she forgot about the map. She got it out of her back pocket and showed it to Smokey.
Smokey made a low noise in his throat. He said, "Ok, little girl. This leads you to the secret room upstairs. Do you think you will be scared or do you trust me to protect you.?" Marlee just laughed. "I'm not scared of any old upstairs room. I learned a long time ago that a dog is my friend. I have three dog friends. Let's go, Smokey."
So they climbed the stairs slowly. They did hear people talking. First they saw a man and a lady all dressed up funny. They looked just like the pictures in Grandma B's photo book. Then there was a lady that looked familiar, but she just couldn't remember who Grandma B said who she was. Grandma B knows her though.
Smokey led Marlee to the back of the room. He motioned for her to open a little door that was partially open. Marlee opened the door and it squeaked! That made her jump. Smokey laughed. He said, "They can't hear you they are just pictures out of your Grandma B's photo book.
Look inside the closet, Marlee." It was dark and dusty in there, but clear in the back she saw a little trunk. Much smaller than her Grandma B's big one. She crawled in there on her hands and knees and pulled the little trunk out and there was Baby. Baby Carole Anne from the photo book.
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Well, now Smokey and Marlee are going to have to figure out how to get the beautiful Carole Anne Baby out of that house and back to Grandma B's house. That will take some doing because both of them are very short. How do you think they will get this done. And how will Marlee get back to Grandma B's house. Will Smokey go with her? Or is he just a picture too.....

Marlee Knows No Fear

Marlee continued her quest to find the beautiful Baby in the picture that she had taken with her for her nap. The doll was so beautiful, but Marlee did not see the lace and beauty of the old doll. She saw her Baby when she looked at the photo. That is also another lesson that Marlee will learn along her way in life. Beautiful clothes do not make people love you. They are fun, but not necessary.
The map was written to let Marlee know that she should leave that old house to find the doll. It showed Marlee that she should walk straight ahead and not turn. Marlee grinned and thought, "Boy, this is so simple. I will find her easy beans, and be home in a jiffy."
 Little did Marlee know that things were seldom simple. Life seems to add its own twists and turns without a thought to little Marlee .
As Marlee followed the map she felt like she was being followed. She didn't know  who could be in her dream. She wasn't scared, in fact she felt very safe. She continued on down the road unaware that she was in fact being followed. The people that were behind her were her Great Grandfather and her Uncle Danny. They were riding horses very quietly making sure that their little Marlee did not get into any trouble that she couldn't get out of by herself. They had been watching her antics for almost two years and realized that she was a bubbly little girl that was anxious to get a head start in life regardless of the consequences at times. Poor Grandma B and her Mama and Daddy.
As Marlee continued her journey she saw a really big house at the end of the road. Again, Marlee giggled. "I knew this was going to be easy, My Baby is in that house." She started walking a little faster, eager to get her Baby.
As she got to the big house she realized that too seemed familiar. The house was really big. She climbed up the stairs and she burst out laughing. This is what Marlee found that she laughed at. She had never seen anything like it in her life! "Stashia would not approve that's for sure. She probably wouldn't even want to be friends with him. But I do. What fun we will have." She walked in the door without knocking. (Are you supposed to do that, Marlee?) This is what she saw. A dog with a hat and glasses on his face.