***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** My daughter has recently become obsessed with dolls. (So has her little brother, but you'll see the adorable evidence of that if you keep reading.) I have noticed that so many fashion dolls are a lot more....mature looking than they need to be. Barbie has unrealistic proportions, and could not even survive as a living, breathing human being. (This has been proven. Google it for a real eye-opener!) If an overdeveloped physical physique isn't enough, most fashion dolls are also dressed in outfits that are nowhere near age appropriate for the girls that play with them. Shoot, many of the wardrobe choices for dolls are almost sexual in nature and wouldn't even appear outside of a gentleman's club. Fashion dolls can really influence the way a girl looks at herself. Women and girls are hard enough on themselves, so having unrealistic standards of beauty everywhere can be damaging to body image and self-esteem. I know this for an absolute fact...I am kind of an expert here, as an eating disorder survivor. As the mom of a beautiful little girl, these are not the messages I want to convey to her. I want her to feel beautiful just the way she is, and I don't ever want her to feel like she needs to wear something skimpy or revealing to get attention. So when I discovered Lottie Dolls, I was absolutely thrilled. These dolls are a huge hit abroad, and have even won some great awards. You see, Lottie Dolls are designed to look like an average, normal, REAL 9 year old girl. Refreshing, isn't it? About Lottie Dolls : Imagine a childhood with no stereotype genders. Boys enjoy cooking and ballet while girls pursue the toughest math classes. Adjectives like pretty, popular and princess are erased and replaced with strong, smart and a bit bold. The rethinking of how boys and girls are "supposed" to act, think and behave starts with their toys. One British company, Arklu, has put the power of girlhood into a 7½" doll collection called Lottie™ that's aimed at ages 3 and up. Here, a fashion doll can be fervent, feisty and of course fun -- just like little girls. Lottie dolls have already received praise by the likes of The Guardian and The Huffington Post as an antidote to unrealistically proportioned dolls. In fact, all Lottie dolls are modeled on the dimensions of a real 9-year-old girl. Award agencies have taken notice as well, with Oppenheim Toy Portfolio judges bestowing their rare Platinum Best Toy Award three times in 2012 to various dolls in the line. Who can blame them with great options like these (all dolls priced $19.99)? New for 2013 are dolls and accessories that embody the strength of women. For parents hoping their daughters will study S.T.E.M. - science, math, technology and engineering - playing with Butterfly Protector Lottie may inspire a love for nature, experiments and science. For a strong mind and strong body, girls will find intrigue with Kawaii Karate Lottie. Unconventional career paths can be found in Pirate Queen Lottie, not a current career track but a path that shows that women can do anything men can do! Right matey? And Robot Girl Lottie is a whiz at the science fair. An interest in robotics could happen by playing with this adorable toy! Our Review : When our Pirate Queen Lottie Doll arrived along with her special accessory kit, my kids were really excited. I think the timing was absolutely perfect, since we just took them to Disney Junior Live: Princesses and Pirates a week or so ago. Lottie comes all decked out in her best sea-faring outfit, complete with a sword! In her accessory kit, there is a flag, a treasure map, and a chest full of loot. I absolutely love the detail in Lottie's face and clothing. As you can see, this is no ordinary pirate outfit...There are buttons and bows and even a spooky skull! Here's where the fun started....When I allowed the little ones to play with their new doll, I explained that Lottie is a pirate girl. My teen, who likes to instigate and upset his little siblings declared that girls cannot be pirates. I used this as a teachable moment and actually pulled up the Lottie Doll website. Here, I showed my kids Lottie as a Robot Girl and even a Karate master! I explained to my kids that boys and girls can do the same things, and there is nothing wrong with it. Well....This prompted my 2 year old, Xander, to want to be a princess. After the conversation we just had, I couldn't exactly say no, could I? Saying no to his request would completely contradict the entire conversation we had about gender equality. So here are Sophie and "Xanderella" playing with their Pirate Queen Lottie Doll. Yep. We're breaking all the gender stereotypes here in my house! Sophie and Xander have been playing with their Lottie Doll for the past 2 hours. Playing together. Playing nicely together. They're still playing pirates even as I type this! They really love making Lottie defend her treasure from Truffles, Noodles, Pringles and Havarti, our kitties. It's adorable to watch! They're even saying "Ahoy matey", "Yo-ho-ho" and "Aaaarrrrrr". I can't help but giggle seeing my little Xander sound like a big, burly pirate in his princess gown. Overall, I am definitely loving Lottie Dolls. These are a wonderful way to teach girls to be strong, independent and proud of who they are. Does your little one want to be a rocket scientist? Maybe a race car driver? Well, Lottie Dolls can help give her the confidence to realize that with girl power, she can do anything that boys usually do, maybe even better! I would definitely recommend checking them out as you shop this Holiday season! How to Connect : You can see the entire Lottie Dolls collection and all the available accessories on their website. You can also connect on Facebook, on twitter, and on Pinterest to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! Enter to WIN : I am thrilled to announce that one lucky reader will receive their choice of Lottie Doll and their choice of accessory from the list below:
Dolls: Robot Girl Lottie Butterfly Protector Lottie Kawaii Karate Lottie Pirate Queen Lottie Accessories: Busy Lizzie the Robot Accessory Set Pirate Queen Accessory Set Girls United Outfit Set Blue Velvet Outfit Set Raspberry Ripple Outfit Set Raising the Bar Outfit Set Sweet Dreams Outfit Set How cool is that?! Simply enter on the Rafflecopter form below! This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ until 11:59PM on December 10, 2013. No PO Boxes. Winner will be drawn using Rafflecopter's Random Number Generator. All entries will be verified, so play fair! I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook in any way. Thanks for entering, and Good Luck!
106 Comments
Mari
11/8/2013 09:36:17 am
She wants to be a ballerina
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kim burnett
11/8/2013 10:10:54 am
she wants to be a doctor!
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Sherry Compton
11/8/2013 09:13:17 pm
My grandson wants to be a turtleologist...studying turtles.
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Jackie
11/8/2013 09:51:57 pm
She wants to be a writer
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amy pugmire
11/8/2013 11:04:56 pm
My daughter wants to be a doctor and a singer :)
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Terri Egelund
11/9/2013 03:19:17 am
My granddaughter wants to be a Mommy and have lots of babies.
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lisa
11/9/2013 08:31:41 am
ballerina!
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harolde
11/9/2013 02:26:05 pm
She wants to be a dog sitter!?
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Sherry Compton
11/9/2013 09:17:11 pm
My granddaughter isn't sure but she loves animals...maybe a vet.
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Audra O'Hara
11/9/2013 09:54:44 pm
Sometimes my daughter says she wants to be a doctor and sometimes a fireman. :-)
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Kristen
11/9/2013 11:44:28 pm
She wants to be a marine biologist.
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Melissa
11/10/2013 12:37:47 am
My girl wants to be a princess! :)
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Mia
11/10/2013 09:24:38 am
A princess, ballerina and doctor all in one
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Sherry Compton
11/10/2013 09:09:03 pm
My grandson would like to be a scientist.
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Ben G
11/11/2013 06:43:37 am
One of my girls wants to be a farmer!
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Sandy Cain
11/11/2013 06:44:06 pm
She wants to be a vet and help sick animals.
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Sherry Compton
11/11/2013 11:56:50 pm
I think my granddaughter would like to be a princess. :)
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Kristen
11/12/2013 02:47:11 am
maybe a teacher :)
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11/12/2013 04:46:19 am
It changes but I've heard scientist, fireman or crafter like Mom:)
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Sherry Compton
11/12/2013 10:34:36 pm
An inventor.
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Dorothy Teel
11/12/2013 11:00:35 pm
One of my granddaughters want to be a nature explorer and a scientist, she loves nature and what goes on the others have not really said what they want to be yet, but I think at times they are thinking and they love to explore nature
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brandy g.
11/13/2013 02:13:58 am
My daughter says she wants to be a animal sitter. She wants to watch puppies and kittens when the owners are at work.
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Becky
11/13/2013 01:00:15 pm
My oldest wants to be a singer/songwriter!
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Sherry Compton
11/13/2013 08:58:17 pm
We think my granddaughter should be a gymnast...She loves showing off somersaults.
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Della Taraska
11/14/2013 11:33:59 pm
My Niece wants to be an expert archer because of Brave. She is too cute! :)
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Jeanna
11/15/2013 04:12:53 am
Right now my daughter wants to be a a gymnastics star!
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Linda G.
11/15/2013 10:59:40 am
she wants to be a ballet dancer
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Mia
11/16/2013 07:38:56 am
It changes almost daily for my 4 year old niece
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stephanie mcfarland
11/16/2013 02:05:59 pm
right now its a super hero
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Sherry Compton
11/16/2013 09:34:35 pm
My grandson wants to be a scientist like his parents.
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Daniel M
11/17/2013 03:36:03 am
she wants to be a vet
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Rebecca Parsons
11/17/2013 06:42:36 am
The Pirate Queen Lottie
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STEPHEN
11/17/2013 10:56:17 am
To meet God
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stephanie mcfarland
11/17/2013 01:28:24 pm
great dolls for boys and girls. my son loves pirates
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STEPHEN
11/18/2013 01:40:16 am
A golfer!
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STEPHEN
11/18/2013 01:40:28 am
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Sherry Compton
11/18/2013 02:15:27 am
To be a writer actually.
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Amber L.
11/18/2013 11:38:52 pm
My oldest daughter wants to be Ariel...lol.
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STEPHEN
11/19/2013 01:05:30 am
Tiger woods, the good side.
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STEPHEN
11/19/2013 09:07:56 pm
A golfer who has fun!
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Mia
11/20/2013 08:09:07 am
My nephew wants to be a knight who saves a princess
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Tara O.
11/20/2013 03:07:21 pm
My 3 year old daughter wants to be a performer for Disney On Ice!
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STEPHEN
11/21/2013 12:16:46 am
Today he wants to be a TV watcher!
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Miranda Welle
11/21/2013 09:14:37 pm
Our daughter wants to be a ballerina :)
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STEPHEN
11/22/2013 02:08:36 am
He just wants to be loved!
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Gina H.
11/22/2013 05:51:42 pm
Famous singer.
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STEPHEN
11/23/2013 01:46:21 am
He wants to be a golfer and loved? Is that possible?
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Michele P
11/23/2013 09:08:19 am
both my grandsons want to be super heroes... my daughter wants to be a teacher.
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Athena S
11/23/2013 11:51:54 am
The other day I asked my daughter what she wanted to be when she grew up and her response was " a mommy" oddly enough that was my answer when I was little lol shes only 4 so im sure she will add more to her occupation soon
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Dawn
11/23/2013 02:03:53 pm
My daughter wants to be an artist (and probably will be) and my son currently wants to be a US SEAL (which he might be) :)
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Edita
11/23/2013 05:38:13 pm
My daughter wants to be a ballerina.
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Sherry Compton
11/23/2013 09:07:19 pm
A ballerina for my granddaughter
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Mia
11/24/2013 04:31:56 am
After a trip to the aquarium, marine biologist is at the top of the list
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Miranda Welle
11/24/2013 06:58:28 am
I just asked my daughter again and now she wants to be a pet shop owner!
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Dawn Forbes
11/25/2013 12:57:21 pm
She wants to be a Manga artist
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Gina H.
11/25/2013 05:50:44 pm
A baby doctor.
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STEPHEN
11/26/2013 11:04:28 am
He wants to be smart!
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Gianna
11/26/2013 02:30:39 pm
To be a chef.
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Jessamine D.
11/26/2013 05:49:08 pm
My daughters said they both want to be doctors. :)
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STEPHEN
11/27/2013 02:18:03 am
A lego engineer right now!
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Miranda Welle
11/27/2013 09:32:50 pm
Our oldest son wants to be a builder.
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Dawn
11/28/2013 12:53:03 pm
My daughter wants to be an artist and my son is interested in survivalist training - possibly using it in the military
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Sherry Compton
11/28/2013 08:20:42 pm
My grandson is thinking about writing.
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STEPHEN
11/28/2013 11:20:25 pm
An artist today!
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lisa
11/29/2013 10:27:17 am
ballerina
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laurie Nykaza
11/29/2013 05:46:35 pm
a nurse helping people
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STEPHEN
11/29/2013 08:17:16 pm
He wants to be a golfer
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Sherry Compton
11/29/2013 09:12:05 pm
A writer.
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STEPHEN
11/30/2013 08:53:38 pm
Tiger Woods the good guy!
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Sherry Compton
11/30/2013 09:16:15 pm
My grandson likes to write.
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Xty Cruz
12/1/2013 03:26:09 am
They want to be a doctor who helps people who dont have money
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Mia
12/1/2013 06:34:40 am
She would love to be a storyteller
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tara jensen
12/1/2013 12:30:24 pm
she wants to be a princess right now!
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STEPHEN
12/1/2013 11:43:34 pm
He wants to play golf!
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polly
12/2/2013 11:52:33 am
My grandson wants to be a fireman
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Sherry Compton
12/2/2013 09:06:25 pm
My grandson enjoys nature and science so something with that.
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STEPHEN
12/2/2013 10:36:59 pm
He wants to build legos!
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Gail
12/3/2013 07:33:10 pm
I love Pirate Queen! Shes the only Lottie with beautiful red hair!
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Gail
12/3/2013 07:34:10 pm
The little one in my home wants to be a writer!
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12/4/2013 01:19:19 am
My little ones are big, but my niece wants to be a princess!
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Sara Wagner
12/5/2013 12:07:37 am
My daughter wants to be a veterinarian.
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STEPHEN
12/5/2013 04:00:31 am
To become a golfer!
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Kerry G.
12/5/2013 08:58:06 pm
My daughter wants to be an animal doctor
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STEPHEN
12/6/2013 03:26:17 am
He likes golf!
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Jessamine D.
12/6/2013 05:45:05 am
They both want to be doctors because of the Doc McStuffins show. :)
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Mia
12/6/2013 08:01:41 am
A rider of horses and unicorns
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Sherry Compton
12/6/2013 08:47:47 pm
My grandson would like to be an inventor.
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STEPHEN
12/7/2013 04:08:21 am
He's definitely not a painter of buildings! He flunked today!
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Karen Drake
12/7/2013 06:23:32 am
My grandson wants to be Batman when he grows up.
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Rebecca Parsons
12/7/2013 09:56:55 am
She wants to be a veterinarian
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Sherry Compton
12/7/2013 08:59:01 pm
My grandson likes to create things so maybe an inventor.
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STEPHEN
12/8/2013 03:20:45 am
We went out to hit golf balls again today!
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Karen
12/8/2013 08:18:11 am
Just asked her and she says she wants to be Tinkerbell or a SnowFairy when she grows up.
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Misty Battle
12/8/2013 02:29:51 pm
My oldest daughter wants to be an artist. She is awesome at drawng!
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nickie
12/9/2013 12:40:52 am
My son wants to be a ninja
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Rebecca Peters
12/9/2013 02:03:14 am
My son wants to be a cop.. my daughter wants to be elmo
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STEPHEN
12/9/2013 09:33:52 am
He wants to be a golfer!
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eyshon salahuddin
12/9/2013 09:36:47 am
She wants to grow up to be a princess.
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Sonya Neal
12/9/2013 02:36:07 pm
Mine wants to be a firefighter and a marine biologist!
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Sherry Compton
12/9/2013 08:54:00 pm
My grandson likes science and wants to be a scientist.
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Teresa Thompson
12/10/2013 12:43:52 am
She wants to be a paleontologist.
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Lorayne Gothard
12/10/2013 09:21:42 am
My daughter Mia wants to be a princess AND paint cows for a living..lol
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Allison
12/10/2013 10:42:38 am
My daughter wants to be a fire woman!
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Hollie Jahnke
12/10/2013 12:18:31 pm
My daughter wants to be a teacher.
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