What is with American Girl?

Somewhere between stress and my anticipated tax refund,

my doll collecting interest has turned toward American Girl dolls.

I have had Josefina and her world since she was released in the fall of 1996.

I have recently sought out a direction of AG dolls for more play

and handling then I have used Josefina for.

I purchased a Julie and changed her wig.

Julie has the Josefina face mold in a fair vinyl tone.

I have now also purchased a "Truly Me" doll #28

with the Josefina face mold in the medium tone.

I purchased the following clothing on eBay:
1) The top and jeans from the Weekend Fun set.

2) The Flower Power outfit from 2001.
I once owned it and resold it. I found it recently 

listed under "Julie". Totally hippie!

3) Saige's sweater outfit and picnic outfit.

I honestly don't like the red-headed Saige.
I live in Albuquerque, and the majority of the people

are more towards Hispanic/Spanish or Pueblo.
Although there is an Anglo population (including me),

red hair is not common. However, since I do live here,

I totally get her fashions! The picnic lunch is still on my wish list.

4) The Earth Day outfit.

It was released in 1996 and retired in 1998.
I have a long time interest in this outfit.

I don't know where my interest in American Girl dolls

is going. I enjoy the tactile experience of handling them,

but I do see a limit to the clothes and accessories I will

purchase for them.

WAIT!!!!!Why are you ignoring me??

Josefina has lived here longer than I have,

but what are you doing with the others?

Hmmm....is there any fun in playing with big things?

(tip, tap, notes from Josefina's piano)

...I do like Josefina's piano,

but it has been here for awhile.

Promise me that you will not forget about me

and ignore me even if there are more bigger dolls

living with us. I am the extra special one.
Always remember to listen to me and to hear me.