Over a year ago I bought AGT11. When she arrived and I opened the box, all of a sudden I discovered she was French. [img]wink.gif[/img] So I didn't know her name for some time and she couldn't communicate with my other dolls.

Well that little French surprise is turning into a rather extensive education. I've become fascinated with all things French. I'm slowly learning French, discovering French cuisine, and finding out that France is a perfect homeland for Violette.

Violette was born in America to a French father and American mother and grew up in France with her parents. Her father's job brought the family to America when Violette was 9 years old. She is learning English and introducing her new friends to all sorts of French delights. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Have any of you found a doll's history triggered a greater interest in you that grew bigger than just playing with AG dolls? Whether or not my dolls get into a French story, I really am fascinated with all things French now. Fun! And today a little package arrived with Violette's little stuffed fox and sheep from her favorite book - Le Petit Prince. And later today we'll enjoy the Claissons (almond and lemon nougats) and Biscuit Rose (rose and almond cookies) with tea.

Tomorrow a package is arriving with a couple french lavender products (soap, lavender chocolate and lavendar biscotti). Violette's family markets lavender products made from their own lavender fields in France. Violette's parents just opened up a little boutique in America that sells lavender and other French items.

Julia