Welcome to the Paris Fashion Doll convention. Tonight's surprise guest is Jane wearing Shakespeare in the Park.

Randy, Joanne, Larry and Edith at the start of the Friday evening dinner

The same group, with an additional guests - me and Jane in the lower right.

Part of our table: Derek, Randy, Larry and Joanne

Joanne, Edith and her sister Ann

Marsha was there too!

Jane looking trés chic in herringbone trousers and jacket from Market Week

Our centerpiece doll, which was lucky enough to come home with me!

The Saturday luncheon was a bit, shall we say, long? This is what happens when the mind wanders.

Or you can sit and read the paper! Or take a nap.

Checking out the special edition Barbie

"A fine enemble, lovely hair, undamaged box. I give it a 9.5"

Some of the lovely Madame Alexander girls

Despite the long lunch in a crowded room, having friends surround you makes it worthwhile!

One way to tell the convention's in Paris

This lovely woman was our table mate. She's an American who has lived in France for years and years and has collected dolls all her life.