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Old 09-11-2006, 04:38 PM   #196
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I'm glad Alexa enjoyed her experience at BBB. She looked adorable! The pictures of her making Colin up are the cutest ever, what a fun time!
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Wow - thank you for the terrific report of the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique! You've just made it a must-do!

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Great update. And I loved to read about Alexa's experience at the BBB. She's a perfect age for it (wisdom of hindsight- Kat was a bit young). I think her pictures are gorgeous.

The pictures of Colin being made up are great. He's just going to love you for those when he's older!
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Alexa will have a great time with those photos of Colin I can promise you! My sister and I still give our brother a very hard time for some of the same things - and we don't even have pictures! They both look beautiful all done up!

Just out of curiosity, about how long did it take for them to get Alexa all done up???
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Yeah...more wonderful pix! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/thanx.gif[/img]
I love the updo on Alexa and Colin's makeover! Looks like maybe I should add BBB onto our already hectic November trip? I am curious, too...how long did her transformation take?
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Oh, that made-up picture of Gary Glitter (uh... I mean Colin) is just too priceless. Alexa is going to love having that ammo to use against her DB someday!!

More, more, more!!
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Great update Marnie!! I'm so glad Alexa was able to go to BBB, my daughters absolutely loved it!!!! Those pictures of Colin are so hilarious!!! Keep those tucked away for when he is older!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Can't wait for more!!!!
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I love the photos of Alexa at BBB and her giving Colin the make over. They both look marvelous darling!
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Great updates and wonderful pictures. Sounds like you're having a great relaxing day so far. Hope you don't get drenched at the MK!
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Just out of curiosity, about how long did it take for them to get Alexa all done up???

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I don't recall exactly, but I'm guessing it wasn't more than half an hour.

I just went back to look at the timestamp on the pictures. She started at 12:26, and ended at 12:50. About 25 minutes for the nails and makeup/hairdo.
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Omg, the pics of Alexa giving Colin his makeover are precious! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Looking forward to more Marnie!
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Love the makeover! Those pictures of Alexa giving Colin his own makeover may take the cake! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Your children are not only gorgeous -- they are fun loving! That's the stuff that memories of made of! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Great pictures! Alexa looks beautiful and I love the ones where she's giving Colin his own makeover - especially where he's wearing the sash.
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I believe those are the first BBB photos I've seen, thanks so much for sharing them, Marnie! Nice blackmail footage for future Colin as well. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] Too cute!!!
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Alexa looks beautiful. And Colin getting his make over is priceless. And I agree, great blackmail material for future use! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Other than going to BBB, I wasn't too excited about going to DTD again. It has been almost two years since we have made it there and now after reading all about your adventures, I can't wait!
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