Em was almost finished this one

when she gasped "Oh no! I forgot

to include a cougar!!" And at the last

second: "I have to have a deer in there!"

It's always been about animals with

Emily. Her "Barbie Stage" was almost solely

about the little pets you can get

as accessories. A few years ago she

wanted to stay up late evening after

evening discussing whether it

was possible for her to really

become a tiger trainer one day.

I don't want to disclose too much

about her current aspirations but

do find it hard to imagine her not

working with animals or perhaps for

people. Something that allows her to put her compassion where it's

needed. You know, like caring for her elderly mother and father!