She kicked off her sneakers, sat on her bed, and opened up her detective notebook. Then she began to write. . . .
Community Week was a HUGE success! I got to walk Baby AND solve a case—all in one spring break.
I’m happy that Mrs. Rutledge has a whole dollhouse back again. I guess Daddy was right when he said old toys are very, very special. Just like old—and new—friends!
Case closed!
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