The Thunells have come from Santa Barbara for a short visit.

Our girls, and their dolls, are making the most of every minute they're here. I suspect there will be giggling and whispering into the wee hours. There's a year's worth of catch-up and elementary-school gossip to talk through. They're just getting started.

While David and I set up the bedroom for a proper sleepover, the girls took care of the most important thing...dressing the dolls for bed. They found enough nightgowns and stylish headbands for everyone.

I suspect there may be quite a bit of giggling and whispering going on between these six as well.