A Special Gift

While we are so excited about getting our little Ruby, part of it is also bittersweet. Her friend, little Lily, will be left behind a few months more until her family can get there. We are sad for how Lily may feel to see Ruby go, but we know she will soon have the most incredible family who is going to love her so much and make up for the losses. I wanted to get something special for her, but didn't know what. Blogging buddy, Terri Bell hit the nail on the head. She said, get them two exact dolls or stuffed animals that they each can keep. Love it! Thanks, Terri! Wanted to find two bears that hug or something, but found these instead at Pottery Barn Kids last night. 

Two pretty little princesses to represent our little princesses. They are finger puppets, too, so interactive. You can put your fingers in the legs and make them dance. Jeff actually found them and stuck his fingers in there to show me what you do. Is that cute or what? He's gonna be such a cute Daddy! I took a purple permanent marker and wrote both girls names on the leaves of both dolls. (Wish my hand writing was a bit better and my marker a bit thinner, but oh, well. You can still make it out, I think, and we parents can explain!)

When we see the girls we will give both dolls to Ruby. We will ask Anna to explain the one is for Lily and to hand it to her. Of course, cameras will be on hand to capture this moment. And tissues!