Ching's First Dora Doll

My little girl is in love with Dora. I made her watch a few episodes on Nick Toons back when she was still six months old and I must say, she remembers Dora pretty well up to this day. I am amazed at how keen she is whenever Dora items are around. She  can even recognize the cartoon from afar.

And since I know how much it will make her happy, I started looking for a beautiful Dora doll at  toy stores in Manila. Sad to say, my efforts were futile. They don't sell Nicks stuff here unlike in the States, so I had to look for it online.

Thankfully enough, my friend Suyen (who owns House of Flair) helped me get these items for me. I also ordered a beautiful dress from Sew Purple Couture, a specialty shop owned by my cousin Eyelyn Enerio who designs and sews the dresses herself. I found her designs too pretty, I had her customize a beautiful plaid dress for Chingching.

All these items came in after months of waiting. May I say, the wait was worth it. I was just as excited when I got the box filled with Ching's Dora doll, plaid dress, and ribbons. The doll was so pretty, I knew my little girl will like it.
 And so she did!!! I couldn't begin to describe how ecstatic she was upon touching her very first Dora Doll... All afternoon, she carried it with her, kissing it from time to time, and even talking to her.. It did cost me a few dollars but I don't really mind, not anymore after seeing my little girl's beautiful smile...

Kids are just the most appreciative of all...