Ladybug Creek: Bonnie Braids, Dick Tracy dolls for Christmas 1952

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Bonnie Braids, Dick Tracy dolls for Christmas 1952

Christmas 1952

My sister and I are showing off our Bonnie Braids, Dick Tracy dolls. What a Christmas that was! I remember it so well. This was in Midland, Texas.

Today I am linking to Vintage Thingy Thursday where The Colorado Lady highlights her vintage treasures and invites us to do the same! http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

12 comments:

Deb said...: adorable....; December 23, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Susan Freeman said...: Hi Karen! What a precious pic! Are you the adorable little girl on the left? I remember so well wanting a certain doll or toy and then finding it under the tree. Our childhood memories are so dear. I wish you and your family a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo; December 23, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...: Merry Merry Christmas! May your stocking be filled with blessings!

Hugs, Carrie; December 23, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Sarah said...: So sweet! Merry Christmas! :-); December 23, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Sally Annie Magundy said...: Hi Karen!
What an adorable photo, such a treasure, filled with memories!

Wishing you the merriest of Christmases and much joy in 2011!
Sally; December 23, 2010 at 3:27 PM
LV said...: A nice blog filled with great holiday memories.; December 23, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Theresa said...: Love that picture! Precious memories, how they linger... thankfully:) Merry Christmas dear Karen! HUGS!; December 23, 2010 at 4:49 PM
Postcardy said...: That's a cute photo. I didn't have a Bonnie Braids doll, but I remember that name.; December 23, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Anna said...: Very cute, and that tree looks gorgeous. Merry Christmas!; December 24, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Rita said...: Karen, I too have thought of you this season. I hope one of these days we can meet. I've so enjoyed getting to know you through blogging and after all, we're in the same state. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your kiddos being there. I know you are excited for them to come. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.; December 24, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Hearts Turned said...: Such an adorable photo, Karen!

Thanks for becoming such a dear friend to me here in this bloggy land of ours! It's wonderful to have a family history friend!

Wishing you and your family a most wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year, my friend!

With love,

Julie; December 24, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Margie said...: Oh my! You are both soooo adorable! I collected dolls for years, but I've never heard of "Bonnie Braids" ... now I'm curious about her, I'll have to do some digging and find out more! Thanks for sharing!

Have a lovely week!
Margie :); December 27, 2010 at 5:18 PM