Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple. She filled my childhood with such happiness and joy! My sister, Beckie and I would watch her movies over and over. Yes, we thought we could tap dance and no, we couldn't! In 1957 my parents gave me the 12 inch Shirley Temple in her Heidi dress plus the outfit from Baby Takes a Bow and Stow Away. I still have her and the ourfits! They are almost perfect. When Don and I were first married, he bought me the 1933 Sirley Temple. She is 21 inch made of composition and is wearing her Little Miss Broadway dress! Fast forward to 2012. I bought a set of Shirley Temple movies at Sams. I didn't know if Anna and Brooke would like them. After all, it is a world of computer games and the like. We started with Heidi! They loved it! Brookie thought she could tap dance. I don't know where she got that idea! It turned out that she really loves Shirley and started taking tap! She is in her third year and is a natural! Anna and Brookie play with my 1957 Shirley Temple, along with a few of my other childhood dolls. I do remember that I had to choose between Shirley and Mary Heartline. I'm still looking for the right Mary Heartline doll. Shirley was my favorite though. I will tell you that I have dreaded this day. Shirley Temple Black gave generations of children joy and hope for better days. Remember, her movies were new during the Great Depression. Adults and children went to her movies and for a hour or two, they could escape from their troubles for awhile. God Bless you, Shirley and thanks for laughter,love and memories that you brought to my life. You are now bringing it to a new generation. Remember: "YOU'VE GOT TO S-M-I-L-E TO BE H-A-double-P- P-Y!"